This makes them larger than life.
Former Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, 44, and his pop star brother Aaron Carter – who died aged 34 in 2022 from accidental drug-related causes – are the subjects of a new documentary series.
Called “Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter” and premiering Monday, May 27 (on ID and Max), the four-part series explores the famous brothers’ rise, their relationship, Aaron’s struggles with drug addiction and mental health, and the allegations of sexual assault against Nick from Melissa Schuman, Ashley Repp and Shannon “Shay” Ruth.
An on-screen note states that Nick refused to participate in the documentary and that he “has denied the allegations and questions the credibility of his accusers.”
Here are the biggest revelations.
Nick’s text message
After Schuman, 39, tearfully recalls on-screen how Nick allegedly raped her in 2003, she says that following the harrowing events, she received a text message from Nick that read: “Why m Did you have to do that?
“That text message freaked me out,” she says in the documentary.
“I told my manager that I was going to go to the police and report the crime. He told me, “(Nick) has the most powerful litigator in the country,” warning him that coming forward would destroy his career.
In an on-screen statement, Schuman’s former manager denied speaking to him about the alleged rape.
Schuman also said she was doxxed and harassed online by Nick’s fans so much that she called a suicide hotline.
In a statement to Page Six in 2017, Nick said: “I am shocked and saddened by Ms. Schuman’s accusations. Melissa never told me we were together or at any time because everything we did was not consensual. We later recorded a song and performed together, and I have always been respectful and supportive of Melissa, both personally and professionally. This is the first time I’ve heard of these accusations, almost two decades later. It goes against my nature and everything I hold dear to intentionally cause discomfort or harm to someone.
Nick allegedly hit Paris Hilton
Nick and Paris Hilton, 43, were romantically involved in 2004.
In the document, journalist Scaachi Koul said: “This is a story from 2004 in which Paris Hilton allegedly told her friends that her ex-boyfriend Nick had hit her. There are photos of her with a swollen lip and bruises on her arms. She added: “Nick Carter says he didn’t do it. There is no real sequel and usually the stories end with Nick’s point of view.
Hilton never publicly accused Nick, but he denied the allegations, telling MTV News in 2004: “If they need the media attention, let them do their job.” My family, friends and fans know that this is not my character and that I would never harm someone I care about or do anything like the malicious things they claim.
The Post has contacted Hilton for comment.
Nick’s ex-girlfriend supports his accusers
Kaya Jones, 39, a former member of the Pussycat Dolls who was romantically involved with Nick, appeared in the document to say she viewed the situation with Schuman as: “A young woman trying to talk and someone who was thinking that he had more power. and the authorities are trying to silence her.
Jones added: “He knows what I know. He knows why I left him. So, do I believe something horrible happened to this girl? Yes, yes, I do.
She recalls meeting the “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” singer in 2004 and moving in with him after just four days together.
“It was a very quick relationship,” she said. “I thought I was going to marry him.”
She said Nick was “never physically violent” with her, but “he would punch the walls.” He might get very angry. Nick was very good at messing with your head. He liked to control everything. So if someone called me, they would get really jealous. He broke my phone once, like a tantrum, like a child.
Aaron supported Nick’s accusers
Ashley Repp was friends with Nick’s sister, Angel Carter, 36.
She said she was 15 and Nick was 23 when he allegedly attacked her at the Carter family home in Florida.
“Aaron and I were the same age. He knew about the incidents with Nick and he was always very nice,” Repp said.
“We ended up having a romantic relationship, but ultimately we decided it was better if we were just good friends.”
After a second instance in which Nick allegedly raped her in front of her friends, “Aaron could tell there was something wrong with me,” she told the cameras. “Aaron was very kind to me. He did not have a good relationship with his brother at that time because he said there were other similar events with his brother and his young daughters.
Nick’s lawyer denied Repp’s allegations.
Their mother pitted the brothers against each other
Jen, a friend of the Carter family, claimed in the document that Nick and Aaron’s mother, Jane, would compare their success and turn Aaron against Nick. This led to Aaron forming a “massive chip” on his shoulder, while Nick had “no idea” what was going on in the background.
The documentary series notes that Jane declined to comment when contacted.
Aaron’s parents allegedly ignored his problems
In the documentary, Aaron’s tour manager talked about an incident in 2001, when the pop star discovered his family had gone on vacation without him. In response, Aaron picked up a knife and put it to the side of his neck.
“Aaron was telling me he was breaking into Bob’s safe to get some Xanax,” said family friend Jen, referring to Aaron and Nick’s late father, Robert Carter, who died in 2017 .
“I wasn’t surprised. I found these spray cans in the compound and found out Aaron was using them to get high,” she said, adding that she was concerned enough to alert Aaron’s mother, but “nothing happened.” ‘changed “.
Aaron’s cousin John Spaulding also claimed to have seen Aaron “blowing paint” with his father, adding: “I don’t know how Bob could even do that with his son.” »
Aaron thought Nick was cyberattacking him and hired a private investigator
Aaron, who was struggling with sobriety, bought “about five guns,” according to his ex, Lina Valentina, and allegedly considered killing the children of Nick and his wife Lauren Kitt. He was better in 2021. That year, he welcomed his son, Prince, with Mélanie Martin.
But he was the victim of “horrible bullying” and cyberattacks in which he believed Nick was involved.
“I was hired by Aaron. He told me he had been the victim of harassment. He wanted help to stop this. A lot of it came from (a social media user named) Ganvel, who calls himself Aaron’s nemesis,” Jennifer Huffman, the private investigator, said on screen.
“Aaron believed his family was behind it.”
Aaron allegedly inhaled computer dust remover
Aaron’s assistant, Gwen, says on screen: “We were all just trying to get him the help he needed.” But he inhaled computer duster and the duration of this action which made you high was very long. Maybe a minute. At the time law enforcement contacted him, he appeared to be OK.
“Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter” will premiere over two nights, Monday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 28, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on ID and streaming on Max.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673.