Aaron Carter, the rapper who started performing as a child and released albums from his teenage years, was found dead Saturday at his home in Southern California. He was 34 years old.
Aaron Carter’s family representatives have confirmed the singer’s death. His fiancée, Melanie Martin, asked to preserve the privacy of the grieving family.
“We are still coming to terms with this sad reality,” Ms. Martin said in a statement Saturday. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. »
Aaron Carter, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, has opened for Britney Spears and his brother’s band, and recorded several hits including “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” and “I Want candy”.
A call around 11 a.m. reported a medical emergency at his home in Lancaster, a desert town about 100 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, the county sheriff’s department deputy reported. Alejandra Parra.
Ms Parra said a deceased person was found at the residence, but she could not immediately confirm that it was Aaron Carter. Authorities later said a housekeeper found a man in the tub and resuscitation efforts failed.
Aaron Carter opened for the Backstreet Boys tour in 1997. The same year, his self-titled debut album was released and went gold. His second album, “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)”, in 2000, went triple platinum and produced hit singles, including the title track and “I Want Candy”. His videos have been shown regularly on Disney and Nickelodeon.
The singer earned acting credits through his appearance on TV shows such as “Lizzie McGuire.” He starred alongside his brother, Nick, and their siblings B.J., Leslie, and Angel Carter in the 2006 series “House of Carters.”
Aaron Carter made his Broadway debut in 2001 as JoJo in the musical “Seussical.” In 2009, he appeared on the ABC competition show “Dancing with the Stars,” finishing in fifth place with partner Karina Smirnoff. It was featured on the Food Network cooking show “Rachel vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off” in 2012.
In 2017, Aaron Carter opened up about his drug addiction on an episode of “The Doctors.” He was in rehab the same year after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. He has been treated a few times in an effort to regain custody of his son Prince.
Aaron Carter’s fifth and final studio album, “LOVE”, was released in 2018.