Rolling Stone’s January 2021 cover features Miley Cyrus topless, revealing her vulnerable side as she discusses challenging moments in her life and her latest album Plastic Hearts. The 28-year-old superstar has chosen to bare it all, donning only a pair of pantyhose for the photoshoot. In her interview, Cyrus shares her renewed outlook on life, fueled by a rock and roll sound and a newfound clarity.

Miley Cyrus, the 28-year-old American singer, songwriter, and actress, has recently done a topless photoshoot for the renowned magazine Rolling Stone. In her interview with the magazine, she talks about her new rock n roll music style and also shares some insights into her past struggles that have helped her become a more mature and serious artist today.

In retrospect, Miley Cyrus reflects on a difficult period in her life that occurred around 2017 and 2018. Although it may have seemed like she was living a fairy tale at the time, she admits that her experimentation with drugs and alcohol, as well as her social circle, were not conducive to fulfilling her potential or purpose. Miley also acknowledges that the media often tried to interpret her changing appearance as a reflection of her struggles as an artist. They assumed that when her hair was long and blonde, she was stable and sober, but when she dyed her hair or grew out her armpit hair, she must be on drugs.

In 2013, Cyrus released her album Bangerz, which showcased her hypersexualized persona and made it difficult for her to be taken seriously. She had tried to distance herself from her Disney image, which had brought her to fame initially. In a recent interview, Cyrus is seen cupping her breasts while sporting edgy jewelry on her arms, hands, and torso. She talks candidly about her past image and how she is now receiving recognition for her pure talent. With her signature blonde mullet and snarled red lips, Cyrus expresses her joy at finally being celebrated for her music, rather than being overshadowed by media antics that detracted from her talent.

According to the Plastic Hearts singer, her latest album is a result of various inspirations such as Jett, Blondie, and Dolly, as she aims to exhibit to her generation what has shaped her into the “cocktail of chaos” that she is today. She reminisces about her 2013 single, Wrecking Ball, where she straddled a heavy steel ball and emphasizes on how her sexuality was an essential aspect of the song. Cyrus believes that one becomes an adult when they are comfortable with their past and have shed their shame. With influences from legends like Blondie, Joan Jett, and her longtime confidant Dolly Parton, the singer wants to introduce her generation to everything that inspired her and contributed to her chaotic cocktail creation. She expresses contentment in knowing who she is as an artist and strives for respect and pride in all that she produces, through dedication and diligence.

Cyrus opened up about a challenging phase in her life when she tried out drugs and alcohol after breaking free from her Disney image. This occurred at a significant juncture, as depicted in a photo from 2014.

Regaining Sobriety: At the young age of 27, Miley had already experienced a tumultuous public relationship with marijuana and other harder drugs. However, after hitting a pivotal age, she realized that she needed to get her life together. She was determined to reach sobriety before crossing that threshold into legendary status or risking an untimely death. In November 2019, she was successful in achieving sobriety. Unfortunately, the pandemic took its toll on her. She found herself struggling with mental health, anxiety, and ultimately relapsed. However, she remains committed to her journey toward sobriety and is currently five weeks sober.

Miley Cyrus has opened up about her decision to stay sober, stating that she did not want to become a victim of the infamous ’27 club’ – a list of famous artists who passed away at the age of 27. She admitted that she had to take a hard look at her life and make the effort to get clean, adding that sobriety was a choice that she made to fulfill her purpose. The singer discussed the idea of creating a legacy through her work, expressing her desire to create something new or deliver something that people didn’t know they needed. She also prioritized being a good daughter and highlighted her philanthropic work through the Happy Hippie Foundation. Miley hopes to be remembered as a trailblazer but acknowledged that she still has much left to do before deciding on how she wants to be remembered.

Cyrus expressed her desire to leave a trailblazing legacy, but admitted that she couldn’t determine exactly how she wanted to be remembered at the moment since she still has a lot to achieve. This was disclosed during a photo session in February 2020.