He's an insecure little kid isn't he who was given a once in a lifetime chance to be a popstar. Manipulated by the industry, but now his 15 mins is up, the money is running out... and in his heart he knows it, no matter how hard he tries not to face it.
It's happened to so many before him, and just like those he never thought it would happen to him. I don't like him, but it is sad to see how easily manipulated those kids are when the managers hold onto their wealth and sanity.