
Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean on Addiction, Sobriety And The Moment He Nearly Lost Everything
From We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson
Published 1/20/2026
Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean opens up about fame, fatherhood, recovery and the work it takes to rebuild your life while you’re still living it. Alex reflects on the early days of building the Backstreet Boys, the brotherhood that sustained them through global fame, and the hidden cost of growing…

