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Aaron Carter lived a life in the spotlight that was colorful at times, but even more often filled with drama and tragedy.
Carter, 34, the brother of famed pop icon and Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter, was “found dead in his bathtub” at his home in Lancaster, California, on Saturday.
He was born in Tampa Bay, Florida in 1989. Along with brother Nick, he had a twin sister, Angel and two other sisters, BJ and Leslie.
The singer grew up in the shadow of Carter’s world-conquering boy band, but also tried to assert his own claim in pop music by releasing his first record in 1997 at just nine years old, on the same Jive Records label his brother ran. to stardom.
His second album, “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It),” went triple platinum upon release in 2000 and spawned multiple chart positions, including a video for “That’s How I Beat Shaq” in which the singer went 1-on-1 with NBA great Shaquille O’Neal.
Aaron Carter lived a life in the spotlight that was colorful at times, but even more often filled with drama and tragedy
Carter, 34, the brother of famed pop icon and Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter, was “found dead in his bathtub” at his home in Lancaster, California, on Saturday.
He was born in Tampa Bay, Florida in 1989. Along with brother Nick, he had a twin sister, Angel and two other sisters, BJ and Leslie, and released his first album at just nine years old.
However, after 2001’s “Oh Aaron” sold over a million copies in the US alone, the singer lacked the stamina his brother’s group had.
He released another album of original songs in 2002 before going 16 years without new music.
Carter, like many young music stars of the era, also pursued some acting, appearing in several Disney Channel sitcoms.
He would make a few appearances in films, including Fat Albert and Ella Enchanted, but his film career would falter, as would his singing career.
Carter’s life was often tabloid fodder, not only in connection with his brother, but also his dating writs, as he was associated with fellow child stars Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan.
Carter’s life was often tabloid fodder, not only in connection with his brother, but also with his dating writs, as he was linked to fellow child stars Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan
Carter, like many young music stars of the era, also pursued some acting, appearing in several Disney Channel sitcoms. He would make a few appearances in films, including Fat Albert and Ella Enchanted, but his film career would sputter, as would his singing career.
He also appeared on a reality show with his brother and three other siblings, E!’s House of Carters in 2006.
Aaron Carter reappeared in the public eye in 2009, finishing in fifth place on the ninth season of Dancing with the Stars.
In 2011, the former child star ended up in rehab at the Betty Ford Center in California. By the end of the year, he was back on stage, even in an off-Broadway musical.
His sister, Leslie, also suffered from drug addiction and died of an overdose in 2012 at the age of 25.
Leslie’s death marked a major break in the relationship between the siblings, especially Nick.
Aaron and Nick competed in a celebrity basketball game in 2005
Carter also appeared on a reality show with his brother and three other siblings, E!’s House of Carters in 2006
Nick Carter told the dr. Phil Show in 2013 that his relationship with his four siblings had been “toxic” after Leslie died. He said he felt his family blamed him for Leslie’s death.
Aaron accused Leslie of sexual assault in 2019, saying she abused him between the ages of 10 and 13 and would happen if Leslie didn’t take medication for bipolar disorder.
He had also accused Nick of abuse, although his legal team denied the charges.
Aaron had multiple run-ins with the substance abuse law.
Carter was arrested in Texas in 2008 for speeding and found to have marijuana in his vehicle, according to Fox news.
He was arrested again for drunk driving in 2017 and reckless driving in 2021.
American pop singer Aaron Carter poses for photos during an interview at K17 ahead of a concert in Berlin, Germany in 2015
Carter also had a turbulent romantic life. In addition to Lohan and Duff, he was engaged to Playboy model Keri Anne Peniche before breaking up.
In 2019, he was banned from his then-girlfriend Lina Valentina, who allegedly threatened to stab him.
Melanie Martin, Carter’s girlfriend at the time of his death, was arrested after an alleged domestic violence in which Carter was allegedly the victim.
In the late 2010s, Carter tried to make a comeback in various ways.
He released a record in 2018 and had also started releasing rap music under the name Kid Carter.
Aaron Carter (pictured), brother of famous pop icon and Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter has been ‘found dead in his bathtub’ at his home in Lancaster, California
In 2020, Carter started posting to the content site OnlyFans, charging up to $100 for nude photos.
In 2021, Carter faced the likes of Lamar Odom in a celebrity boxing match. He lost on a second round knockout.
Later that year, he lost a role on the Las Vegas show Naked Boys Singing because he refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
His family issues continued that year, saying Nick had tried to put him into receivership, according to: TMZ.
Carter had separated from fiancé Martin just a week after they welcomed their first child together.
In 2021, Carter faced the likes of Lamar Odom in a celebrity boxing match. He lost by second round knockout
His family issues continued, saying Nick had tried to put him under guardianship
In the controversial rapper’s final appearance before his untimely death, he can be heard singing ‘He’ll be gone, but it won’t be for long’
The 33-year-old pop star announced the split in a lengthy Twitter rant, claiming Melanie had “cheated” him by talking behind his back to his estranged twin sister Angel.
In 2022, the troubles continued for Carter. Last Tuesday, he was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after his on-off girlfriend Melanie Martin ‘called the police’ – with the controversial singer later acquitted of any wrongdoing.
His last public appearance took place on September 11, 2022, where: he can be heard singing that ‘he’ll be gone, but it’s not for long’.
The video was posted on Instagram a day before the shock announcement.