Aaron Carter claims he was attacked on stage by a member of his opening act after ‘making racist comment’
A man lashed out at him over a 'Bye Felipe' comment
FORMER CHILD star Aaron Carter was taken to hospital on Friday night after being attacked by a member of his support act over an alleged 'racist' remark.
According to , the trouble started when one of the members of the band ILL State started causing trouble in the crowd during Aaron’s set.
After being removed by security, Aaron noticed the commotion and declared ‘Bye Felipe’ – a quip on the off-the-cuff dismissal ‘Bye Felicia’, in front of the crowd.
However, it is alleged that the man considered this to be a racial slur aimed at him as he is Hispanic, and later came BACK to the venue to confront the tattooed singer on stage.
Footage obtained by TMZ shows Aaron being pushed to the back of the stage as the man charges in his direction, as security desperately tried to regain control of the situation.
The incident occurred as he was finishing his performance at The Looney Bin in Illinois.
The I Want Candy singer was then taken to the nearest hospital after becoming bloodied in the fight.
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Aaron confirmed the incident in a series of tweets posted on Saturday morning – including acknowledgment that it appeared to be sparked by the ‘Bye Felipe’ comment, and that punches were thrown.
The star also commented that he was not ‘beaten up’, rather punched several times by the man in question – and they didn’t touch his face.
He said: “Didn't get punched in the face. Look at my picture I just posted. Just stop. You guys are all wrong. This does not warrant an assault.”
Aaron added: “Everything is good for right now, police are investigating.”
He also denied that he was being racist with the comment, and fought back online at those who claimed otherwise.
Assuring fans he was OK immediately after the attack, he also re-tweeted messages of the support he’s been receiving from fans.
Posting a selfie of him in bed with his puppy, Aaron wrote: “Chillen w my boys before I finally get to bed... hospitals suck. & so do bullies. My face is still pretty though and untouched.”
He also wrote: “In the face of opposition I still try and promote LøVë”
Coincidentally, LøVë is the name of his current album, which was released last week.
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