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Trace Cyrus Lambasts Katy Perry Over Space Flight and Career Trajectory
Pop star Katy Perry has become the target of a scathing online tirade from Trace Cyrus, brother of Miley Cyrus. In a blistering Instagram outburst this Friday, Trace Cyrus unleashed harsh criticism against Perry amidst ongoing controversy surrounding her recent Blue Origin space flight and her career choices.
Cyrus’s Criticism Follows Space Flight Backlash
The verbal assault from Trace Cyrus comes after a week of intense scrutiny and mockery directed at Katy Perry, 40. Perry’s participation in Jeff Bezos’ all-female Blue Origin space excursion has sparked widespread debate, largely due to its exorbitant cost and potential environmental consequences.
As a passenger on the brief, 11-minute journey, Perry faced particular derision for actions captured on camera, including serenading fellow space travelers mid-flight and passionately kissing the ground upon return. These moments were deemed by many as overly sentimental and performative.
Trace Cyrus Accuses Perry of Career Imitation
However, the latest wave of censure for the “Roar” singer shifts focus to her career path over recent years. Trace Cyrus alleges that Perry’s artistic decisions have been imitative of his sister, Miley Cyrus.
He pointedly remarked that Perry’s 2017 decision to adopt a blonde pixie haircut seemed to directly mirror Miley Cyrus’s similar hairstyle change four years prior, in 2013.
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In his Instagram video, Trace Cyrus vehemently attacked Perry, suggesting her attempts to maintain relevance have been unsuccessful. He quipped, “Didn’t f***ing work, and now theyâre going to send your a** to space. Didnât f***ing work! Itâs not working. Itâs backfiring. Stop!”
Allegations of Copying Miley Cyrus’s Musical Style
Trace Cyrus elaborated on his accusations, claiming Perry’s team sought to emulate Miley Cyrus’s career reinvention. He implied Perry’s adoption of a blonde pixie cut was a calculated move to replicate Miley’s image change that “broke the internet.”
He further asserted that Katy Perry’s 2017 song “Bon appĂ©tit,” featuring Migos, was another instance of imitation. Cyrus suggested this track was an attempt to mimic Miley’s earlier foray into “more hip-hop stuff” through collaborations with artists like Mike WiLL Made-It, Wiz Khalifa, and Juicy J.
Notably absent from Trace Cyrus’s critique was the fact that Katy Perry collaborated with Kanye West on the hit single “E.T.” in 2011. This predates Miley Cyrus’s collaborations with Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Mike WiLL Made-It on the song “23” by two years.
Cyrus’s Scathing Remarks on Perry’s Career Moves
Continuing his tirade, Trace Cyrus emphatically stated that Katy Perry tried to “do exactly what the f*** Miley did and blow up.” He reiterated his claim that these attempts “didnât f***ing work!”
He further mocked Perry’s musical direction, stating, “And then they just tried some EDM song and some s***, because EDMâs hot. Didnât f***ing work! Now weâre gonna send your a** to space. Didn’t f***ing work! Itâs not working. Itâs backfiring. Stop!”
Space Mission Controversy Intensifies
Trace Cyrusâs post surfaces amidst continued controversy surrounding Katy Perry’s space mission. The Blue Origin flight has drawn heavy criticism for its staggering cost, questionable environmental impact, and the perceived theatrical behavior of its six-person crew following their return to Earth.
The all-female passenger list included Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sanchez, NASA scientist Aisha Bowe, film producer Kerianne Flynn, and activist Amanda Nguyen. Despite intentions perceived by some as benign, the public perception of the mission has largely been labeled as insensitive and embarrassing.
Perry Reportedly Regrets “Public Spectacle” of Space Flight
Amidst growing backlash, sources suggest Katy Perry is experiencing second thoughts about her participation in the Blue Origin flight, spearheaded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. An insider revealed that the criticism was unexpected for the former “American Idol” judge and “disheartening” for the entire crew.
According to a DailyMail.com exclusive, the source stated, “Katy doesn’t regret going to space. It was life changing. What she does regret is making a public spectacle out of it.”
Post-Flight Antics Draw Ridicule
Perhaps the most heavily mocked moment following Monday’s space event was Katy Perry’s emergence from the Blue Origin capsule. Upon exiting, she paused to display a daisy to the sky before descending, kneeling and kissing the ground.
Subsequently, Perry expressed sentiments about feeling “super connected to love,” thanked a reporter for calling her an astronaut, and asserted that the all-female journey “has always been about love and belonging.”
In a post-flight interview, she stated, “It’s not about singing my songs. It’s about a collective energy in there. It’s about us. It’s about making space for future women and taking up space and belonging… And it’s about this wonderful world that we see right out there and appreciating it. This is all for the benefit of Earth.”
Public Criticism Mounts Against Perry’s Behavior
Public reaction swiftly condemned Perry’s behavior as overly dramatic and exaggerated, particularly in light of the recent situation involving NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were recently stranded in space for over nine months.
The source conceded that Perry now regrets “kissing the ground” and her “close-up camera moments” inside the capsule. These moments included displaying a daisy to the camera, promoting her upcoming tour setlist, and singing “What a Wonderful World” while experiencing microgravity.
Daisy Tribute and Daughter’s Presence at Launch
It was previously reported that Perry intended to bring the daisy into space as a “beautiful tribute” to her four-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, whom she shares with fiancĂ© Orlando Bloom.
In a rare public appearance, Daisy Dove Bloom was present on Monday,Costumed as an astronaut, to witness her mother’s space flight.
The parents reportedly made a “difficult decision” to allow Daisy to be seen publicly because Perry wanted her daughter to be “proud of her and show her daughter that she can do anything.â
However, the insider now reveals the pop star “regrets sharing the daisy with the world” and “wishes the video footage from inside the pod was never shown.”
Celebrity and Brand Backlash Against Blue Origin Mission
Criticism of the all-female Blue Origin space mission extended beyond social media users.
Numerous celebrities, including Emily Ratajkowski, Olivia Wilde, Olivia Munn, and Amy Schumer, have openly criticized the spectacle as a frivolous publicity stunt for Bezosâ space tourism venture.
Wendy’s and Kesha Join the Criticism
Adding to the chorus of disapproval, fast food chain Wendy’s surprisingly joined the criticism. The company posted a sarcastic comment under a picture of Perry in her spacesuit, inquiring whether she could be “sent back” to space.
Perry’s long-standing pop music rival, Kesha, seemingly added fuel to the fire by posting a photo of herself enjoying a Wendyâs beverage, a move that the source claimed Perry viewed as deliberately provocative.
Environmental Concerns Raised About Space Tourism
Beyond the crew’s post-flight behavior, social media activists also voiced concerns about the environmental impact of such space missions.
While Bezos’ rocket does release water vapor as a byproduct, resulting in minimal direct carbon emissions, experts caution against dismissing environmental consequences entirely. Eloise Marais, a professor of Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Quality at University College London, clarified to the BBC that water vapor remains an ozone-depleting greenhouse gas potentially contributing to global warming.
This aspect is particularly noteworthy given Perryâs long-standing public advocacy regarding climate change, evident in a resurfaced 2015 UNICEF video. Perry also became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2013 to highlight the effects of climate change on vulnerable populations, especially children.
Crew Members Defend Space Flight Mission
As criticism continued to proliferate online, Gayle King responded to detractors during a CBS Mornings appearance with fellow crewmember Aisha Bowe.
The journalist addressed accusations that the suborbital flight lacked genuine scientific purpose, stating during Tuesdayâs broadcast, “This is what bothers me, I’ve certainly read some of the stuff being said online and it’s coming from people I know, people I consider friends.”
King continued, “They call it a ride, which I find very irritating because they never say men went for a ride. It’s called a flight or a journey. A ride implies it’s something frivolous or light hearted. There’s nothing frivolous about what we did.”
“I’m very disappointed and saddened by [the hate]. What it’s doing to inspire other women and young girls – please don’t ignore that.”
Lauren Sanchez Responds to “Gluttonous” Criticism
Jeff Bezosâ fiancĂ©, Lauren Sanchez, also addressed criticism of the space mission in a post-flight interview. Responding to Olivia Munn’s comment that the Blue Origin flight appeared “gluttonous,” Sanchez stated to People, “I get really fired up.”
She further added, “I would love to have them come to Blue Origin and see the thousands of employees that don’t just work here but they put their heart and soul into this vehicle. They love their work and they love the mission and it’s a big deal for them.”
“So when we hear comments like that, I just say, ‘Trust me. Come with me. I’ll show you what this is about, and it’s, it’s really eye-opening,'” Sanchez concluded.
Perry “Disheartened” by Backlash, Source Claims
Similar to her crewmates, the source indicated that Katy Perry “never expected this backlash” and is equally “disheartened” by the âuncalled for and upsettingâ response to their Blue Origin voyage.
“And despite the accusations she is still an environmentalist,” they added, defending Perry’s prior advocacy.
The Grammy-nominated artist has yet to publicly address the criticism surrounding her Blue Origin space mission in interviews or on social media platforms.
However, Perry has continued to promote her upcoming “Lifetimes” tour, including a recent Instagram post, mirroring her promotional activity during her brief period in microgravity.