Miley Cyrus Says She 'Lost Everything' Due to 'Bangerz'-Era Persona

The era (2012–2014) was a prolific period for Miley Cyrus

Miley has stated in interviews (e.g., Billboard 2014, Zach Sang Show 2019) that:

As of 2025, a dedicated group of users on SoundCloud and the Kingdom Leaks forum continue to remaster and restore these files. Occasionally, a producer will quietly upload a forgotten instrumental to BeatStars, and the fandom will pounce, stitching Miley’s leaked a cappella vocals over it to create a "fan-final" version.

: A ballad that remained in the vault until fans leaked it years later.

The unreleased material reflects an era where Cyrus was willing to sacrifice everything for creative freedom. In recent reflections, she revealed that the Bangerz Tour was a financial loss because she personally funded "outlandish" set pieces—like her famous tongue slide—that sponsors refused to back.