Aaron Carter’s memoir delayed ‘out of respect’ for his family

Aaron Carter’s memoir release date has been pushed back amid controversy from his friends and family.

“Aaron Carter wanted his story told.  And he wanted our client, Andy Symonds, a well-respected journalist, and author, to tell that story with all its beauty and rawness,” reads a statement from the publisher.

“Out of respect for the Carter family, my client has decided to defer the further release of the book at this time.”

The statement goes on to say that while Carter was a celebrity, he was also important to several other people who are still grieving his unexpected death.

“Mr. Carter was not just a celebrity but also a father, a brother, a son, and a friend to many still grieving for him,” added the statement.

“Public attention has recently focused on a small number of interactions during Mr. Carter’s early years.  The more important story is about Mr. Carter’s life and what people can learn from his professional success, personal struggles, and tragic passing.”

According to the star’s former representative, the “I Want Candy” singer attempted to stop the biography entitled “Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story of an Incomplete Life.” 

“Aaron, in the midst of [working on the book], said, ‘I want nothing to do with this’ and stopped, so the fact that the publisher is saying it’s green-lit, it’s not,” said his publicist. “That’s against Aaron’s wishes.”

One excerpt from the book allegedly reveals Carter spent a night at Michael Jackson’s home and was awoken by the “Thriller” who was only wearing “tighty-whitey underwear.”

Another excerpt says that Carter allegedly took the virginity of Hilary Duff when she was thirteen.