In a recent letter to Miley Cyrus, the late singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor expressed her concerns about the direction Cyrus was taking in her career. The letter, written in 2013 and recently resurfaced after O’Connor’s death, addressed Cyrus’ controversial music video for “Wrecking Ball,” which drew inspiration from O’Connor’s iconic video for “Nothing Compares 2U.”

In the letter, O’Connor expressed her disappointment in Cyrus’ decision to use nudity and 𝓈ℯ𝓍ualized imagery in her video, stating that it only served as a distraction from her talent. O’Connor warned Cyrus about the music industry’s exploitative nature, noting that it would only lead to harm in the long run.

O’Connor emphasized that being 𝓈ℯ𝓍ualized does not empower women and urged Cyrus to focus on her talent rather than her image. She cautioned Cyrus about the dangers of valuing oneself based on 𝓈ℯ𝓍 appeal and the importance of maintaining integrity in the industry.

While Cyrus initially responded to the letter by mocking O’Connor and comparing her to another troubled actress, Amanda Bynes, O’Connor was deeply offended and threatened legal action. She accused Cyrus of deliberately misrepresenting her tweets and causing damage to her career.

Since O’Connor’s death, Cyrus has not commented on the letter or addressed the controversy. O’Connor’s untimely passing has brought renewed attention to this particular chapter in her life and sparked discussions about the pressures and challenges faced by young artists in the music industry.

In addition to the controversy surrounding the letter, O’Connor was also in the process of preparing a new album before her death, adding another layer of sadness to the news of her passing. The iconic singer-songwriter will be remembered not only for her hauntingly beautiful music but also for her unwavering dedication to her art and her outspoken nature.