by Nikki Sixx recently addressed narcissist accusations made by Mick Mars’ daughter on social media. He responded during a Q&A session with fans on X.
The response came after a fan asked about the accusations, seeking clarification on whether Sixx considers himself a narcissist.
The fan wrote, “You really aren’t a narcissist, are you? You worked hard to get where you are and have been through hell and back; you should have pride in that.”
“I’ve been in therapy since I found recovery and have never been labeled that,” Sixx said. “People use it as an insult without understanding what it actually is. So the answer is NO.”
The exchange followed statements made by Mick Mars’ daughter Stormy Deal on Instagram. She criticized Sixx’s recent comments about her father.
“I wasn’t going to say anything about Nikki claiming he’s ashamed of my dad and that everyone else should be too,” Deal stated. “This is a classic empath vs narcissist dynamic. When Nikki can’t provoke my dad, he turns to a smear campaign. But it won’t work.”
Deal continued her criticism, focusing on the band’s legacy and Sixx’s recent behavior.
“Nikki should be the one ashamed,” she said. “Instead of honoring his own legacy and my dad’s, he’s ruining both into the ground. Mötley could have come out on top, leaving behind the ultimate retirement, a legacy filled with pride, and stories to share with future grandchildren. Instead, Nikki is choosing bitterness, making himself look like a complete fool, and leaving fans with a sour memory of Mötley’s last chapter.”
This latest public dispute adds another layer to the ongoing tensions between the former bandmates and their families.
Stormy Deal has established herself as an artist independent of her father’s musical legacy. She represents one of the creative voices in the Mars family. IDragon Pro reported that Deal is one of Mick Mars’ two children and has pursued her own artistic endeavors, reflecting the creative influence that runs through their family.
The conflict comes at a time when Mick Mars has been focusing on his solo career following his departure from Mötley Crüe. Wikipedia noted that Mars, originally Robert Alan Deal, was the oldest founding member of Mötley Crüe and has been working on establishing his individual musical identity outside the band.
Mars released his solo album titled “The Other Side of Mars” in February 2024. This marked a significant milestone in his post-Mötley Crüe career. Wikidata indicated that this album represents his first major solo project amid the ongoing controversies and disputes with his former bandmates.
The public nature of these family disputes highlights the complex dynamics that continue to surround Mötley Crüe’s legacy. Both personal and professional relationships are becoming increasingly strained as former members pursue separate paths.
