Billy Ray Cyrus' son, Trace Cyrus, has revealed that his father threatened legal action against him after a plea for the country music star to get help.
The family drama has been unfolding on social media, culminating in Trace reaching out to his father on Instagram again on Saturday.
"Dad my message was beyond loving," his son wrote in reference to an earlier post regarding his father's health. "I could have been extremely honest about a lot more but I don't want to put your business out there like that."
All eyes have been on Billy Ray Cyrus after his awkward performance at President Donald Trump's recent inauguration. The 63-year-old "Achy Breaky Heart" singer's appearance, gruff voice and seemingly hostile reactions after experiencing several audio technical issues raised eyebrows.
"You're not healthy Dad and everyone is noticing it," his adopted son Trace Cyrus initially wrote in a heartfelt open letter to his father last week.
"You may be upset with me for posting this but I really could care less at this point," he wrote. "As I write this with tears in my eyes I hope you realize this message only comes from a place of love and also fear that the world may lose you far too soon."
Concluding that post, the son wrote, "I'd love to help you if you would open up and receive the help."
Writing in his Saturday post, he explained that his father had threatened legal action against him "for wanting you to get help," calling the move "a disgrace."
"Pappy is looking down at you with such disappointment I can assure you. You should be ashamed of yourself. I will always love you but I no longer respect you as a man. Everyone close to you is terrified to tell you how they really feel. I'm not. Get help," he wrote.
Billy Ray Cyrus hasn't publicly responded to his family's pleas but did address his controversial performance at Trump's inauguration.
"I wouldn't have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not. I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me," he said in a statement to People. "I had a ball at the Liberty Ball last night and I've learned through all these years when the producer says, 'You're on,' you go entertain the folks even if the equipment goes to hell. I was there for the people and we had a blast. That's called rock 'n roll!!!"
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