Aaron Carter Sets The Record Straight On Abuse Allegations, Sobriety & Upcoming Tour

Aaron Carter is an open book about the public spiral he was on a few years back and the damage it caused both himself and his loved ones. However, he's singing a different tune these days as Carter recently became a father and strives to stay on the path of sobriety as he continues to work on bettering himself and planning the next steps for his career.

In an exclusive interview with The Blast, Aaron Carter opened up about the ongoing drama with his ex-fiancee, Melanie Martin, his newborn son and his plans for an upcoming tour and rebranding of his career.

Aaron Carter has had a wild ride with drugs and has been VERY forthcoming about detailing his throes of addiction. The "Sooner Or Later" singer has struggled with an addiction to huffing and has appeared on many TV shows and magazine covers discussing the topic. It's been a long road for the singer, but he says he has remained sober and deserves the respect of fighting his demons.

"For the last 4 years, I’ve been on an incredible path in my recovery and being a recovering addict," Aaron tells The Blast.

"I want it to be known that it has not been easy for me and every day I continue to grow and learn, I’ve overcome a lot and there’s a huge pattern of that NOT being recognized and I’m tired of not receiving the affirmations I deserve for my accolades. People who go through the disease of addiction deserve that. Too many people don’t give enough credit to those who HAVE turned their life around and I’m taking that respect BACK for all of us who are in recovery."

As The Blast previously reported, Aaron Carter's ex-fiancee has filed court documents accusing the singer of breaking her ribs with a punch – something she later claimed was a false admission and blamed her emotions on postpartum depression.

Although Melanie is claiming Aaron was not violent, he is not so quick to forgive and forget the damage that has been caused by the accusations.

"I understand that my ex is taking back what she said and dropped all charges but what was alleged will never go away," Aaron says.

He explains, "I am also aware she wants to be back with me after falsely accusing me of breaking her ribs. Her ribs were never broken. The public reports show it was a small fracture from a previous injury when she fell down the stairs in late January At this time I cannot say that we are going to be back together.

"Domestic violence is not a joke and if someone commits that on either side of the people involved they deserve to be punished and endure the repercussions of their actions. I am NOT THAT and I will defend and stand by that till the day I die," Carter emphasized.

Aaron Carter's son Prince was born last November, and the baby's arrival had a huge impact on the singer. The fighting between him and Melanie, however, has driven a wedge between Aaron and his son, and the singer claims he has not seen the baby in months.

"My [overall] health and mental health are the most important things for me to maintain aside from the most important aspect out of all of this. MY SON! that is MY child and at the end of the day, she is my “baby momma” as she always likes to say but I was aiming for family and a new chapter in my life to also right my wrongs."

As we previously reported, Aaron has filed for full custody of Prince and claims Melanie is not mentally stable enough to create a safe environment for the baby.

Aaron Carter wants people to know how much he's grown due to years of therapy and hard work ... but he's also not above mixing it up with critics who may judge him without knowing all the facts. He understands mistakes were made in the past but feels that he's addressed them and should be given the same second chances as anyone else.

"I will continue to strive to persevere and overcome every obstacle thrown at me including my relationships with my family ... I just ask and implore everyone to take two steps back and let this man live his life. If I make a mistake that’s on me. That’s not for the public to prosecute me and I’m sure a lot of people have seen the people who love daily to attack me. Well, my response to that is to bring it! I’m in an amazing headspace – worked with my therapist for 3 years now and I’ve grown a lot."

Carter also attributes religion to his newfound focus: "Because of my faith in God and being around positive people has renewed my outlook on life. I’m not perfect I am a work in progress."

With personal growth comes professional growth, and Aaron Carter is planning his next career moves and letting the world know he's not a kid any longer.

I’m not the little Aaron’s party I want candy singer. I grew up," Aaron declared.

"[My] new music is a testament to that as well not many people can rise from the ashes time and time again. And I am that phoenix and now it’s time for me to fly high."

He's got big goals too because Aaron is gunning for a new title. "I’m about to start my tour in May and rehearsals start soon so it’s my job to go out there and show everyone who the King of Pop is now. Just watch me!"