98 Degrees' nick lachey reveals shocking age of consent handbook from 1990s tour

In a bombshell revelation, 98 Degrees lead singer Nick Lachey has exposed the music industry's dark past by sharing a shocking handbook given to the boyband during their 1990s tours. The age of consent guide, which listed the legal age for sex across the US states, was meant as a precaution against potential legal issues.

The unsettling truth behind 90s boyband success

Lachey's candid confession comes in a new documentary, Boy Band Confidential, which premieres on Investigation Discovery. The singer recalls receiving the comprehensive manual during their first tour, when the group members were between 21 and 24 years old. The age of consent varies from 16 to 18 across states, making it illegal for adults to engage in sexual activities with minors.

This disturbing insight into the industry's treatment of young artists adds to the growing list of abuse, addiction, and financial manipulation allegations surrounding the 1990s boyband boom, which propelled acts like 'NSync and the Backstreet Boys to global fame.

Lachey's comments sparked a mixed reaction, with some praising the proactive approach for the time, while others found it unsettling. The documentary aims to shed light on the pressures and vulnerabilities faced by these teen idols, who often had little control over their careers or personal lives.