He’s always had a deep seated need to be ‘liked’ and be the center of attention. It’s pathological. (I suffered that problem up to age 35. It’s a terrible problem. That’s how I know that B-HO is an extreme narcissist.)
Runs in my family and it ain’t pretty. Glad you recognized it. It can destroy lives around you and, ultimately, your own. I am afraid Beck has brought this on himself. The warning flags went up agaist him long ago. He’s a sick dude and needs help.