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Justin Bieber hasn’t forgotten the impact Aaron Carter had on him.

On Tuesday, Carter, 30, ranted on Twitter after a fan asked why he hadn’t managed to have as successful of a career as the Canadian pop star.

“Listen man. I can’t sit here & just not say anything to that,” he tweeted. “I’ve been in this industry before he was born. I’ve had harder times and always bounce back. No I’m not Justin Bieber I’m Aaron Carter. I’m also in construction 🚧 I paved the way. These kids have NEVER paid me homage.”

The next day, Bieber, 24, came to Carter’s aide, making clear that even if fans don’t appreciate the “Aaron’s Party” singer, he does.

“Aaron carter i had your album when I was little. And bumped the song Aaron’s party. I was like 7,” he tweeted. “if you need a hype man I got you.”

The tweet seemed to touch Carter, who responded, “I appreciate your support means a lot. Nothing but love bro.”

If Carter seems oversensitive, it might be because he is currently trying to get his career back on track after a tumultuous 2017, in which he was arrested for DUI and went to rehab on two separate occasions.

So far he seems to be on the right track, having released his new album “LØVË” in February. Earlier this week, he announced that he and his girlfriend are expecting their first child together.