Nikki Sixx, the bassist for Mötley Crüe, recently sparked controversy with a social media post about his hopes for 2024. In the post, Sixx expressed his desire to move past the current year, citing personal betrayals. He mentioned looking forward to leaving behind a year marked by betrayals, while remaining optimistic about the future for himself and his family.
This post quickly received backlash, particularly from fans who saw connections to his troubled relationship with former bandmate Mick Mars. Many pointed out the irony in Sixx’s words, with some referencing Mars’ departure from the band. Comments included remarks about Sixx’s own actions toward Mars, with one fan noting the irony of his statement and another suggesting he now understands how Mars felt. The debate grew when a user mentioned the situation that led to Mars leaving the band, highlighting the internal conflicts.
Mars, who had health challenges, stopped touring with the band but remained involved creatively. He eventually filed a lawsuit against Sixx and other members, adding to the speculation about the band’s internal issues. Despite Mars’ absence, Mötley Crüe continued with new projects, including a European tour with Def Leppard and a studio album without Mars. In 2022, guitarist John 5 officially replaced Mick Mars on tour, marking the end of Mars’ tenure with the group.