In a candid Apple Music interview, Miley Cyrus disclosed she has Reinke’s edema and a vocal cord polyp that have permanently deepened her voice. While the condition makes singing challenging—”like running a marathon with ankle weights”—she credits it for creating her signature rasp. Cyrus refuses surgery despite risks, fearing she might lose her distinctive sound. The revelation comes after her 2024 Grammy win for “Flowers,” marking a career high despite her vocal struggles.
The singer also explained her retreat from touring, citing the physical demands and her preference for intimate performances over stadium shows. In a heartfelt social media post, Cyrus emphasized prioritizing wellbeing over constant visibility, reflecting on past controversies: “I carried guilt for years, but now I understand how harshly I was judged as a child.” Her journey reveals an artist embracing both her physical limitations and hard-won maturity.
