Aaron Carter‘s Friday night show took a dramatic turn when the singer was attacked while on stage over alleged racist remarks he made towards his opening act.
The “Fool’s Gold” singer was playing a set at Looney Bin, in Bradley, Illinois when the altercation broke out. According to TMZ, things came to a head after Carter requested a member of opening band, Ill State, be escorted out since he was “was goofing, grabbing people’s cellphones and shooting video as Aaron tried to perform.”
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Carter then said, “Bye, Felipe,” a twist on the slang term “Bye, Felicia.”
Someone jumped on stage at that point and punched the former child star.
In a video posted to YouTube by the other musical group, there is a skirmish on stage before security breaks up the fight.
As news of the incident broke, Carter took to social media to give fans more information and defend his part in the events that unfolded.
Everything is good for right now, police are investigating.
— Aaron Carter (@aaroncarter) February 18, 2017
I didn’t get beat up I got a hit and pushed when I wasn’t looking and they ran out the club and I stood on the speakers waiting for them? https://t.co/vmeeqdiOEZ
— Aaron Carter (@aaroncarter) February 18, 2017
Maybe he should’ve not been a fake security guard causing liability to the venue and antagonizing me and my fans mid show… https://t.co/vmeeqd1dNr
— Aaron Carter (@aaroncarter) February 18, 2017
This dude sized me up after I said he had to go and said bye Felipe like bye Felicia the male version.. Friday? He needed to go. https://t.co/80CrFvGtHr
— Aaron Carter (@aaroncarter) February 18, 2017
News flash my band consists of three amazing black funk musicians and an Italian guitar player from Italy Simone Stan Petey and p bass https://t.co/u4JQ5t48mO
— Aaron Carter (@aaroncarter) February 18, 2017
He defended himself against accusations that he had any ill intent, before sharing a photo of himself recovering from the attack.
Chillen w my boys before I finally get to bed… hospitals suck. & so do bullies. My face is still pretty though and untouched. ? pic.twitter.com/xvqGDFaSEq
— Aaron Carter (@aaroncarter) February 18, 2017
Due to unforeseen circumstances, my show for tomorrow night in Bradley, IL is cancelled. I’m so sorry. I LøVë you all! ? pic.twitter.com/xmxOdmeaLr
— Aaron Carter (@aaroncarter) February 18, 2017
The singer cancelled more shows in the area in response, apologizing to fans.
We are glad to see the singer, who has been open about his personal struggles in the past, is recovering well!
