Miley Cyrus Reveals Label Blocked Madonna Mud Wrestling Video Plans

Miley Cyrus revealed plans for a star-studded music video for her 2013 song "4x4," which would have featured a mud-wrestling scene with Madonna and supermodels like Miranda Kerr, alongside other celebrities such as Nelly and Miranda Cosgrove. The concept involved filming at her father Billy Ray Cyrus's farm with a wild, Southern chaos theme including four-wheelers and mud wrestling, predating Taylor Swift's famous "Bad Blood" squad video. Although Madonna was enthusiastic about mud wrestling Miranda Kerr, the video was ultimately vetoed by RCA Records, citing concerns over the song's edgy lyrics and overall content. Despite the label's rejection, "4x4" became a fan favorite and a highlight of Cyrus's 2014 Bangerz Tour, with the album itself achieving commercial success. Miley also expressed admiration for Pamela Anderson's influence on her evolving artistic identity. The shelving of the music video exemplifies the ongoing creative clashes between artists and record labels in the music industry.