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Aaron Charles Carter[1] (December 7, 1987 – November 5, 2022)[2] was an American singer and rapper. He came to fame as a teen pop singer in the late 1990s, establishing himself as a star among preteen and teenage audiences during the first years of the 2000s,[3] with his four studio albums.

Carter began performing at age seven, after the formation of his brother Nick's group the Backstreet Boys, and released his self-titled debut album in 1997 at age nine, selling a million copies worldwide. His second album Aaron's Party (Come Get It) (2000) sold three million copies in the United States, and Carter began making guest appearances on Nickelodeon and touring with the Backstreet Boys shortly after the record's release.[4] Carter's next album, Oh Aaron, also went platinum, and in 2002 he released what would be his last studio album for over 15 years, Another Earthquake!, followed by his 2003 Most Requested Hits collection.

Carter appeared on Dancing with the Stars, and in the Broadway musical Seussical and the off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks, and made several one-off performances.[5] In 2014, he released a single featuring rapper Pat SoLo, "Ooh Wee".[6] Carter released the single "Fool's Gold" in 2016, and an EP titled Love in 2017. His fifth studio album, also titled Love, was released in 2018. A sixth album, Blacklisted, was released two days after his accidental drug-related death.

Early life

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Aaron Charles Carter was born on December 7, 1987,[1] in Tampa, Florida. His parents, Jane Eleonora Schneck (née Spaulding, previously Carter) and Robert Gene Carter (1952–2017),[7] ran a retirement home. He had an older brother, Nick, a member of the Backstreet Boys, and three sisters: his twin, Angel, a model; Bobbie Jean (BJ) (1982–2023);[8] and Leslie (1986–2012). In addition to his full siblings, he also had an older half-sister, Ginger Lee Carter (1972–2023),[9] and a younger half-brother, Kaden Carter. The family is originally from Jamestown, New York.[10] Carter attended Frank D. Miles Elementary School and the Ruskin School in Florida.[11]

Carter's parents divorced in 2004;[12] he was told about the divorce one hour before filming his MTV Cribs episode.[13] In accordance with the California Child Actor's Bill, Carter's parents were supposed to put 15% of his earnings into a Coogan account.[14] As per Carter, "I got [...] $2 million when I turned 18 years old. I should have had at least $20 million in my account."[14] After he turned 18 in 2005, Carter learned that he owed $4 million in back taxes.[14] Carter claimed that his earnings had helped his parents purchase 30 cars and 15 houses; however, he did not receive any portion of the profits when they sold the properties.[15][14] He also claimed that his father fired a .44 Magnum near his ear to coerce him into signing a $256,000 check.[15] This left Carter with 70% deafness in one ear.

Carter also had a tumultuous relationship with his siblings, with many of their feuds playing out on social media in later years. In September 2019, Carter leveled allegations of sexual abuse against his sister Leslie, who died of a drug overdose in 2012. Carter reported that the abuse began when he was ten years old, ended when he was 13, and occurred when Leslie would fail to take prescribed medication for her bipolar disorder. He also accused his brother Nick of life-long abuse, and implied that Nick also abused a female family member.[16] Nick's legal team denied the allegations, which surfaced after Nick and their sister Angel sought restraining orders against Aaron, who reportedly confessed to thoughts of killing Nick's then-pregnant wife, Lauren.[17][18]

Career

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1997–1999: Music beginnings and self-titled debut album

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Carter began his career as the lead singer of Dead End as a 7-year-old.[19] He left the band after two years because he wanted to perform pop music, while the other members were interested in alternative rock.[19]

Carter made his first solo appearance at age 9, singing The Jets' "Crush on You" when opening for the Backstreet Boys in Berlin in March 1997.[20][21] The performance was followed by a record contract, and in the fall of 1997, he released his first single "Crush on You". Carter's self-titled debut studio album was released on December 1, 1997. The album achieved gold status in Canada, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and Spain, and was released in the United States on June 16, 1998.[22]

2000–2001: Aaron's Party (Come Get It), acting debut, and Oh Aaron

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Carter's second studio album, Aaron's Party (Come Get It), was released in the United States on September 26, 2000, under the Jive label. The album sold more than three million copies in the United States and was certified 3× platinum by RIAA.[23][24] Tracks included the hit singles, "I Want Candy", "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)", "That's How I Beat Shaq", and "Bounce", all of which received airplay on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. He also made several guest appearances on Nickelodeon and performed as the opening act in several concerts for the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears' Oops!... I Did It Again Tour.[25]

In March 2001, he made his acting debut, guest starring on an episode of the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire.[26] That same month, he and fellow teen star Samantha Mumba performed a concert at MGM Studios live on Disney Channel, titled Aaron Carter and Samantha Mumba in Concert.[27] Carter's part of the concert was released on DVD the same month as Aaron's Party: Live in Concert. In April 2001, he made his Broadway debut, playing JoJo the Who in the musical Seussical.[28]

At the age of 13, Carter recorded his third studio album Oh Aaron, released on August 7, 2001, which featured his first duet recording with his brother Nick, and a song with the group No Secrets. Play Along Toys created an Aaron Carter doll in conjunction with the album's release.[29] Oh Aaron went platinum that same year and a live concert at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was released to DVD as Oh Aaron: Live in Concert. His songs "Leave It Up to Me", "A.C.'s Alien Nation", and "Go Jimmy Jimmy" were used in the soundtrack for the 2001 film Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.[30]

2002–2008: Another Earthquake, Most Requested Hits, Saturday Night and House of Carters

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Carter performing in 2005

Carter's fourth studio album, Another Earthquake!, was released on September 3, 2002, during the Rock, Rap and Retro Tour.[31] The album featured the patriotic-themed "America A.O." and the ballad "Do You Remember". He guest-starred on three episodes of the Nickelodeon television series All That and also sang "Through My Own Eyes", the theme song to the PBS animated series Liberty's Kids, alongside Kayla Hinkle.[32]

In 2002, Carter's parents filed a lawsuit against his former manager Lou Pearlman, alleging failure to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in royalties on Carter's 1998 album, which was released through Pearlman's label and production company Trans Continental. On March 13, 2003, Pearlman was declared in contempt of court for ignoring a court order to produce documents relating to royalty payments;[33] however, the suit itself was settled out of court.[34]

Carter's Most Requested Hits, a collection including tracks from his last three albums as well as a new single, "One Better", was released on November 3, 2003.[35]

"Saturday Night" was released on March 22, 2005, and promoted by Carter that summer. The song was released by Trans Continental label, with Lou Pearlman as executive producer. The single was also featured in the soundtrack of the film Popstar, in which Carter starred. The direct-to-video film was based heavily on his own life as a performer. A real-life motocross racer, Carter also appeared in the 2005 film Supercross.[36]

On March 21, 2006, Trans Continental filed a lawsuit against Carter with the Los Angeles County Superior Court, citing that Carter reneged on a recording deal. Carter signed the contract on December 7, 2004, when he was 17; his attorney argued that Carter had the right to "cancel or void various agreements" that were signed when he was a minor.[37]

Carter and his siblings starred in a reality show, House of Carters, which ran from October to November 2006 on E!. The series featured all five Carter siblings reuniting to live in the same house.[3]

2009–2013: Dancing with the Stars and return to touring

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Carter performing on July 30, 2010

In 2009, Carter joined season 9 of Dancing with the Stars.[38][39] He was partnered with Karina Smirnoff; they finished in fifth place. During this time he also released some music online, including the single "Dance with Me" featuring Flo Rida.

On January 23, 2011, Carter's manager Johnny Wright announced that Carter entered a treatment facility "to heal some emotional and spiritual issues he was dealing with."[40] After entering the facility, Carter's first message to his fans was, "The main thing in life is not to be afraid of being human."[41] On February 10, 2011, it was announced that Carter had successfully completed a month of rehab at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California.[42]

On November 7, 2011, Carter began starring in the off-Broadway production of the world's longest running musical, The Fantasticks, at the Snapple Theater Center in New York City. Carter was cast in the role of Matt, the play's central character.[43]

In January 2012, Carter was one of eight celebrities participating in the Food Network reality series Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off.[44] He was eliminated in the first episode.[22][45]

In 2013, Carter kicked off his first tour in eight years, the After Party Tour.[46] The tour ran from February to December 2013, and included over 150 shows in the United States and Canada.[47]

2014–2022: The Music Never Stopped, LØVË and posthumous releases

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Carter performing "Ooh Wee" with rapper Pat SoLo in 2014 at the Gramercy Theatre in New York

In June 2014, Carter went on an 11-city Canadian tour during which he performed new songs from his upcoming album. Carter also announced that he would be embarking on a worldwide tour entitled the Wonderful World Tour, named for a song titled "Wonderful World" off of his upcoming album.[48] The tour included 50 dates and ran from September 2014 until January 2015.[49] In July, Carter appeared on Good Day L.A., where he performed "Ooh Wee",[50] a single featuring Pat SoLo.[51][non-primary source needed] In February 2015, Carter released an EP through SoundCloud titled The Music Never Stopped.[52]

On January 31, 2016, Carter released his music video for "Curious"[53] under the name Kid Carter, co-directed by MDM Media's Michael D. Monroe, Ben Epstein, and himself.[54]

In April 2016, Carter released the single "Fool's Gold".[55] Another single, "Sooner or Later", was released in January 2017.[56] Both songs appeared on the EP LØVË, released in February 2017,[57] written by Carter, Jon Asher, Melanie Fontana, Taylor "Lakestreet Louie" Helgeson, and Michel Schulz,[58] produced and independently released by Carter on his new venture Rakkaus Records.[59] An album of the same name was released as his fifth studio album on February 16, 2018.[60]

Two days after his death (see § Death below) on November 5, 2022, Blacklisted was released on all music platforms by its producers as a tribute to Carter. The album was originally to be released on December 7, which would have been Carter's 35th birthday.[61] Its posthumous release was however criticized by Carter's management, who had not authorized the release.[62] It was deleted during late November and is now unavailable. Some songs however were later re-released on an EP entitled The Prince of Pop by Carter's collaborator 3D Friends.

On April 5, 2024, a new posthumous release was announced. Entitled "Recovery", it was released on May 24.[63]

Personal life

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Relationships

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As a teenager, Carter dated several high-profile celebrities, including Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan.[64] On September 17, 2006, at age 18, Carter became engaged to former beauty queen and Playboy model Kari Ann Peniche; he proposed to her on stage while performing at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.[65] Carter broke off the engagement after six days, saying his decision to propose was impulsive.[66] He began dating Madison Parker in 2016;[67] they broke up in August 2017.[68]

Carter came out as bisexual in August 2017[68] through Twitter, and in December he made a guest appearance on the podcast LGBTQ&A to discuss both his career and sexuality.[69][70][71] He reaffirmed his bisexuality publicly on at least one other occasion, but he said all his past relationships were with women.[72][73]

Carter had a son who was born November 22, 2021, with then-fiancée Melanie Martin.[74]

Finances

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On November 22, 2013, Carter filed a bankruptcy petition to shed more than $3.5 million in debt,[75] mostly taxes owed from the money made at the height of his popularity[76] when he was a minor.[77] The petition states that Carter owed the Internal Revenue Service $1.3 million in back taxes from his income in 2003.[76] Carter settled all of his tax debt in 2014.[78]

In March 2020, Carter set up an OnlyFans account, which is popular in the adult entertainment industry, to make money.[79] Carter began charging $50 to $100 per nude photo, or $26 a month. PinkNews stated "the prices are steep and the content is bizarre",[80] while Queerty stated: "The reviews of Aaron Carter's OnlyFans page are in and they're not good."[81]

Health

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In September 2017, Carter appeared on The Doctors, a syndicated health-focused talk show, to discuss public attention generated by his gaunt appearance and drug-related arrests.[82] A series of tests revealed Carter did not have cancer or any sexually transmitted disease, but he did have a candida infection, which can be a sign of a weakened immune system.[83] Carter tested negative for illegal drugs, but he tested positive for "a mixture of benzodiazepines with opioids", a potentially dangerous combination of prescription medications that Carter said he took for anxiety and sleep.[84]

Carter was malnourished and underweight at 115 pounds (52 kg), and was advised to enter a drug rehabilitation program and remain under medical care; he later admitted himself to Alo House, a treatment center in Malibu, California.[85] In February 2018, he reported improvement and that his weight was 160 pounds (73 kg).[85] In 2019, Carter and his mother, Jane, appeared in the We TV reality series Marriage Bootcamp: Family Edition. The series focuses on attempting to repair strained relationships through unconventional therapy.[86]

In a further appearance on The Doctors in 2019, Carter disclosed that he had been diagnosed with both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.[87][88]

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In February 2008, Carter was arrested in Kimble County, Texas, when he was pulled over for speeding, and authorities found just under two ounces of marijuana in his car.[89] In July 2017, Carter was arrested in Georgia on suspicion of driving under the influence and marijuana charges.[90][91] He agreed to plead no contest to reckless driving and was placed on probation and, among other conditions, was ordered to perform community service and pay $1,500 in court fees and fines.[92]

In August 2019, Carter was granted a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend, Russian model Lina Valentina, after she reportedly threatened to stab him.[93] In March 2020, his girlfriend Melanie Martin was arrested in Los Angeles following an alleged domestic violence incident against him.[94]

Controversies

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In January 2020, German artist Jonas Jödicke tweeted that Carter was making unauthorized use of Jödicke's copyrighted artwork to promote merchandise.[95] Carter replied on Twitter that Jödicke "should've taken it as a compliment".[96] Following the incident, Jödicke was interviewed by Forbes, saying he was "absolutely amazed" at Carter's response.[97] In June 2021, Carter agreed to pay Jödicke $12,500.[98]

In August 2021, Carter was announced as a performer in the Las Vegas production of Naked Boys Singing!.[99] He was let go before the show's debut because he refused to be vaccinated for COVID-19.[100]

Death

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On November 5, 2022, Carter died at his home in Lancaster, California, at age 34.[2] His body was found in his bathtub by a housekeeper. He was cremated, and his ashes were left in the care of his twin sister Angel.[101][102] The cause of death was not immediately publicized,[103] but the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner later ruled that Carter's death was accidental drowning after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam (Xanax).[104][105]

Carter's ashes were interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.[106]

Discography

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Main articles: Aaron Carter discography and List of songs recorded by Aaron Carter

Studio albums

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Tours

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Headlining

Co-headlining

Opening act

Promotional

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2004 Fat Albert Darren/The Kid
Ella Enchanted Main male vocals on "Somebody to Love"
2005 Popstar JD McQueen Straight to DVD
Supercross Owen Cole
2006 I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With Marty
2014 College Fright Night[125] Brian Final film role
Source:[22][36][126]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1998 Figure It Out Himself 1 episode
1999 Zoom 1 episode
2001 Lizzie McGuire 1 episode: "Here Comes Aaron Carter"
Rocket Power Clutch Kroemer Voice; 1 episode: "Legends and Their Falls"
Sabrina the Teenage Witch Himself 1 episode: "Beach Blanket Bizarro"
2002 48 Hours Mystery 1 episode
Liberty's Kids Joseph Plumb Martin Voice; 2 episodes
2003 Family Affair Liam Martin 1 episode: "Sissy's Big Fat Moroccan First Date"
2004 7th Heaven Harry 2 episodes
2005 Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End Himself
2006 House of Carters 8 episodes; also producer
2007 Grand Stand Mitch Unaired pilot
2009 Dancing with the Stars Himself Fifth place
2014 I Heart Nick Carter 1 episode
2016 Life or Debt
Angie Tribeca P.T. Cruiser 1 episode: "Boyz II Dead"
2017 The Doctors Himself
2019 Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars Family Edition[86] 10 episodes; final television role
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Aaron Charles Carter (December 7, 1987 – November 5, 2022) was an American singer, rapper, and actor who gained prominence as a teen pop artist in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He began performing at age seven as lead singer of the band Dead End and launched a solo career at nine, opening for the Backstreet Boys—whose member Nick Carter was his older brother—before releasing his self-titled debut album in 1997. Carter achieved commercial success with albums such as Aaron's Party (Come Get It) (2000) and Oh Aaron (2001), featuring hit singles including "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)," "I Want Candy," and "That's How I Beat Shaq." He also pursued acting, appearing in films like Liberty's Kids and on Broadway in Seussical. Later in life, Carter faced ongoing challenges with addiction and mental health, leading to multiple legal issues and treatment attempts. His death at age 34 was ruled accidental, resulting from drowning in a bathtub after inhaling difluoroethane—a compressed gas used in air dusters—and ingesting alprazolam, with no evidence of foul play.

Early life

Family background and upbringing

Aaron Carter was born on December 7, 1987, in , to Jane Elizabeth Spaulding and Robert Gene Carter. He was the fifth of seven children in the family, which included older brother —later a member of the —as well as sisters Bobbie Jean (born 1982), Leslie (born 1986), twin sister Angel (born 1987), and two half-siblings from his father's prior relationship. The Carters resided in , where the parents managed local business ventures, before relocating to in the early 1990s amid Nick's emerging music career with the , which exposed Aaron to the entertainment industry during his toddler and early childhood years. From an early age, Aaron displayed interest in music, shaped by his siblings' involvement in performance and local activities. Influenced particularly by Nick's rising profile, he began performing around age seven following the ' formation in 1993, including informal and local stage efforts that preceded any formal professional commitments. This familial environment provided foundational exposure to audiences and showmanship, setting the stage for his later pursuits without structured training or contracts at that point.

Career

1997–1999: Music beginnings and debut album

Carter began performing publicly at age seven as the lead singer of the short-lived group Dead End, but transitioned to a solo career by age nine. In March 1997, he made his first solo appearance opening for his brother Nick Carter's group, the , in , performing a cover of The Jets' "Crush on You," which helped attract attention from record labels. Following demo tapes and family industry connections, Carter signed with Edel Records at age nine, leading to the release of his self-titled debut album on December 1, 1997, initially in . The album primarily consisted of covers, including (originally by The Strangeloves) and "Crush on You" as the , which gained traction through a and helped establish his bubblegum pop style aimed at preteens. A U.S. version was re-released on June 16, 1998, via Edel America, peaking at number 17 on the Top Heatseekers chart. Carter continued opening for the on their European and North American tours from 1997 to 1998, building a preteen fanbase through live performances of album tracks. By 1999, the debut album had achieved gold certification in multiple countries including , Denmark, , , and , reflecting international sales exceeding one million units driven by these early tours and radio play.

2000–2002: Breakthrough success, acting debut, and variety show

Carter's second studio album, Aaron's Party (Come Get It), released in September 2000 under , marked his commercial breakthrough, achieving platinum certification from the RIAA for over one million units shipped in the United States and ranking 88th on the year-end with 1,004,309 copies sold that year. The album featured singles such as "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)", which peaked at number 35 on the , and "", a novelty track that contributed to his tween appeal through playful basketball-themed lyrics referencing NBA star . This success propelled Carter to international tours, solidifying his status as a teen pop sensation with sold-out performances across multiple countries. In 2001, Carter expanded into acting with his Broadway debut as JoJo in Seussical the Musical, performing from April onward and earning praise for his stage presence amid his rising music fame. That same year, his third album Oh Aaron debuted at number 7 on the and also received platinum certification, featuring collaborations like the title track with his brother and group No Secrets, further capitalizing on his pop-rap style targeted at young audiences. Carter's fourth album, Another Earthquake!, released on September 3, 2002, debuted at number 18 on the Billboard 200 with 41,000 first-week sales, signaling a shift toward more original material while maintaining his energetic tween-oriented sound; it was supported by the Rock, Rap and Retro Tour, which included live performances of tracks like the title song. Despite lower sales compared to prior releases—failing to reach gold status—the album and tour underscored his multimedia presence during this peak period of global recognition.

2003–2008: Declining popularity, reality television, and family series

Carter's music career experienced a marked decline beginning in 2003, as the teen pop genre that propelled his early fame began to fade amid shifting industry trends and his transition out of adolescence. At age 16, he released the compilation album Most Requested Hits on November 4, 2003, via Jive Records, repackaging tracks from his previous studio efforts without substantial new material or promotional push, resulting in negligible commercial resurgence. This followed the underwhelming sales of his 2002 studio album Another Earthquake!, which failed to reach gold status, a shortfall Carter attributed to inadequate label support rather than market demand. By 2005, at age 18, Carter attempted a pivot with the single "Saturday Night," issued on March 22 and tied to summer promotional activities, yet it garnered limited radio play and no notable chart positions, underscoring his diminishing relevance in a landscape favoring edgier pop and hip-hop influences over polished teen-oriented sounds. The broader wave, dominant in the late and early , receded by mid-decade as many acts disbanded, matured, or rebranded, leaving performers like Carter—now aged 15 to 20—struggling for sustained appeal without adaptation. Seeking alternative visibility, Carter ventured into with House of Carters, an E! series premiering October 2, 2006, that chronicled the siblings—including Nick, Aaron, B.J., Angel, and the late Leslie—cohabitating amid interpersonal tensions. The show, spanning eight episodes, highlighted family dysfunction but concluded after one season on November 20, 2006, hampered by internal disputes and insufficient audience draw in a crowded unscripted TV market. This foray marked a strategic shift toward exploiting familial notoriety for exposure, contrasting his prior music-driven breakthroughs, though it yielded no lasting career momentum.

2009–2013: Television appearances, touring revival, and personal setbacks

In September 2009, Carter competed in the ninth season of the ABC reality competition Dancing with the Stars, partnered with professional dancer Karina Smirnoff. The duo advanced to the eighth week before elimination on November 10, ultimately placing fifth overall based on combined viewer votes and judges' scores. This television exposure, drawing an average of 15-20 million viewers per episode that season, revitalized Carter's public profile after years of reduced activity. Following the show, Carter resumed live performances, focusing on club tours and nostalgia-driven concerts featuring covers of his early hits alongside contemporary tracks. In 2010, he appeared at events such as a July 30 performance captured by paparazzi, signaling a return to smaller-scale venues amid efforts to reconnect with fans from his teen idol era. By 2011, Carter briefly joined the off-Broadway revival of The Fantasticks as the character Matt from November until February 2012, when he departed to prioritize touring commitments. His schedule expanded in 2013 with "The After Party Tour," encompassing over 170 documented U.S. concerts that year, often at mid-sized theaters and clubs like Lee's Palace in Toronto on September 22. These career efforts coincided with mounting personal financial difficulties. On November 21, 2013, Carter filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in federal court, disclosing assets totaling approximately $8,232—including $917 in a checking account and personal items like clothing and jewelry—against liabilities exceeding $2 million. The debts stemmed largely from accumulated obligations to former managers, attorneys, and issuers, attributed in filings to years of expenditures outpacing from sporadic performances and endorsements. This filing effectively liquidated non-exempt assets to discharge unsecured debts, marking a significant setback that constrained further professional investments during the period.

2014–2022: Independent music releases, final projects, and career stagnation

In 2014, Carter released the single "Ooh Wee" featuring rapper Pat SoLo, marking an early independent effort distributed through digital platforms without major label backing. This track, performed live at venues like the Gramercy Theatre in New York, exemplified his shift toward self-produced collaborations aimed at a dedicated fanbase rather than broad commercial appeal. Subsequent releases maintained this trajectory, with Carter leveraging online distribution to bypass traditional industry gatekeepers. Carter independently issued the seven-track EP The Music Never Stopped on February 24, 2015, exclusively via , featuring songs that reflected personal themes but garnered limited mainstream attention. Follow-up singles included "Fool's Gold" in 2016 and the EP Love in 2017, both self-released and focused on streaming services, yet failing to achieve notable chart positions or sales figures comparable to his earlier career peaks. These projects underscored a pattern of niche , with empirical data showing negligible impact on or other major charts during this period, indicative of sustained career stagnation amid and personal challenges. Toward the end of his life, Carter engaged in fan-interactive efforts such as Live streams for impromptu recording sessions and discussions of upcoming music, including collaborations teased but left unfulfilled following his death on , 2022. Promises of new albums and tracks circulated among supporters via , yet these remained in developmental stages without formal release, highlighting reliance on direct-to-fan engagement over structured industry support. This phase emphasized autonomous creativity constrained by minimal commercial viability, as evidenced by the absence of streaming or sales breakthroughs in verifiable metrics.

Personal life

Relationships and parenthood

Carter began his first publicized romantic relationship with actress in 2000, when both were 13 years old; the pair, who had met through Carter's guest appearance on Duff's Disney series Lizzie McGuire, dated on and off for nearly three years until their breakup in 2003 amid reports of infidelity on Carter's part. In September 2006, at age 18, Carter became engaged to former model after proposing onstage during a performance in , though the engagement ended shortly thereafter without a wedding. Carter's later relationships included an engagement to fitness instructor Maile Hochuli around 2010, which also dissolved. In January 2020, he entered an on-again, off-again relationship with model Melanie Martin, characterized by repeated breakups and reconciliations, including a brief separation in March 2020 following an altercation at Carter's home. Carter and Martin welcomed a son, Princeton "Prince" Lyric Carter, on November 30, 2021. The couple faced custody challenges shortly after the birth; in April 2022, a California court temporarily removed Prince from their care and placed him with Martin's mother, citing concerns over substance abuse and domestic violence incidents involving both parents, with Carter ordered to undergo drug testing and therapy as conditions for potential reunification. Carter publicly expressed commitment to regaining custody, entering rehabilitation in September 2022 toward that end, though the matter remained unresolved at the time of his death.

Financial struggles

In November 2013, Aaron Carter filed for Chapter 7 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of , listing total assets of $8,232.16—primarily consisting of $60 in cash, laptops, clothing, and furs—against liabilities exceeding $2.2 million. These liabilities included $1.4 million in unpaid taxes to the IRS, $31,166 owed to for luxury purchases, and $9,000 for a tour bus, reflecting a pattern of high expenditures on personal and professional indulgences that outpaced his income from sporadic and work. Carter attributed much of the pre-bankruptcy debt accumulation to mismanagement of his childhood earnings by his parents, who handled his finances until he reached adulthood, leaving him with substantial tax obligations upon turning 18. Post-discharge, his financial instability persisted, marked by reliance on touring revenue and credit for maintaining a lifestyle involving luxury goods and travel, which further eroded his ability to build savings. At the time of his death on November 5, 2022, Carter's estate was appraised at approximately $550,000, largely comprising his , home and personal property, yet it proved insolvent amid over $241,000 in accumulated debts, including multi-year IRS tax claims totaling at least $87,000 from 2018 to 2022. The administrator reported the estate's inability to cover these obligations, resulting in creditor demands and delays in distributing assets to his son, Princeton, as the sole heir under intestacy law. The home's sale during yielded only $7,000 in net proceeds after costs, underscoring the long-term impact of unchecked spending patterns.

Health and addiction issues

Aaron Carter was diagnosed with , (also referred to as manic depression), multiple (), and acute anxiety, as he publicly disclosed during an appearance on The Doctors in September 2019. These conditions contributed to his struggles with mood instability and perceptual disturbances, which he linked to self-medication attempts through substance use. Carter's addiction issues emerged prominently in adulthood, beginning with his first rehabilitation stint in 2011, which he entered amid reports of substance dependency. He experienced relapses, including another rehab admission in September 2017 following public concerns over his behavior and drug test results showing opiates and benzodiazepines. In 2019, Carter admitted to a long-term addiction to huffing difluoroethane, a propellant gas from compressed air cans, which he had concealed from the public and which tested positive in his system alongside prescription medications for his mental health conditions. He also acknowledged abusing prescription drugs, including opiates, as a means to cope with symptoms but stated in a February 2018 interview that he had ceased their use. Carter entered court-mandated outpatient rehabilitation in September 2022 to address ongoing as part of efforts to regain custody of his son. In interviews, such as one in October 2016, he emphasized personal accountability for his recovery, rejecting external excuses and attributing his substance use to choices amid challenges rather than portraying himself solely as a victim of circumstance. Despite multiple interventions and treatment attempts, his admissions highlighted persistent cycles of tied to untreated or inadequately managed psychiatric symptoms.

Arrests and restraining orders

In February 2008, Carter was arrested in , for possession of marijuana while driving a without a valid . He pleaded no contest to the charge and received . On July 15, , Carter was arrested in , for , possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, and possession of . His then-girlfriend, Madison Parker, faced related charges of marijuana possession and obstruction. Carter denied consuming alcohol and attributed the marijuana to medicinal use approximately nine hours prior, though he refused chemical testing. In October 2021, he entered a plea deal avoiding jail time, receiving 12 months of , 40 hours of , and mandatory DUI risk reduction classes, with no reported major convictions from the case. In September 2019, Carter's brother and sister Angel Carter obtained restraining orders against him following alleged threats posted on , including claims that Aaron threatened to kill Nick's pregnant wife, Lauren Kitt, and their unborn child. Aaron denied intent to harm but acknowledged emotional distress amid family disputes. Between late 2021 and early 2022, Carter and his fiancée Melanie Martin, with whom he shared an infant son born in November 2021, filed mutual restraining orders. In February 2022, Carter sought protection citing Martin's alleged shoving, emotional distress, and violations of prior custody agreements. Martin countered in March 2022, alleging Carter breached three previous orders and physically assaulted her during an argument on February 21, including breaking her ribs. The orders highlighted ongoing volatility tied to substance use and custody battles, though neither resulted in convictions. from the 2017 case included testing requirements, with reported violations linked to failed tests but no additional incarcerations beyond misdemeanor resolutions.

Bankruptcy and estate matters

In November 2013, Aaron Carter filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, listing approximately $8,200 in assets against debts exceeding $2 million, primarily stemming from obligations incurred over a decade earlier during his childhood when his finances were managed by his parents. The filing sought discharge of these longstanding debts, which Carter attributed to mismanagement beyond his control as a minor, allowing him a fresh start by liquidating non-exempt assets and eliminating unsecured liabilities. Carter died intestate on November 5, 2022, without executing a will despite prior public discussions of his wealth and family matters, leaving his estate subject to California's laws. As an unmarried father, his entire estate passed to his sole child, son Prince Lyric Carter, born in November 2021, superseding any competing claims from relatives. The estate, valued at an estimated $550,000—including $350,000 in such as his home and $200,000 in —was placed into , with Carter's twin sister, Angel Carter, petitioning in late November 2022 to serve as administrator to oversee distribution and creditor claims. Family members, including Jane Carter, publicly supported Prince's while seeking to maintain involvement in his upbringing, separate from custody proceedings where Melanie Martin, Prince's and Carter's former fiancée, was awarded full custody by a on December 15, 2022. succession remained unaffected by the custody ruling, though faced potential delays from unresolved debts and family dynamics.

Controversies

Family disputes and abuse allegations

In 2006, the series House of Carters documented tensions among the Carter siblings, including a physical altercation between Aaron and during filming, highlighting early familial conflicts amid shared experiences of fame and personal struggles. On September 19, 2019, Aaron Carter publicly accused his late sister , who died in 2012, of sexually abusing and raping him during his childhood, stating he had undergone 15 years of to address the trauma; he also alleged physical and emotional abuse by brother throughout his upbringing. Aaron further expressed support for women accusing Nick of sexual assault in lawsuits filed during the 2010s, including claims by and Shannon Ruth, tweeting defenses of their allegations against his brother. In response, on September 17, 2019, and sister Carter filed for a temporary against Aaron, citing his threats to kill Nick's pregnant wife Lauren Kitt Carter and other "increasingly alarming behavior," including erratic posts; the order was granted, requiring Aaron to stay 100 yards away from Nick, Angel, and their families. Family members later described Aaron's actions as escalating in violence following the order, attributing it to his untreated issues rather than validating his claims. The 2024 documentary Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter revisited Aaron's assertions of childhood abuse by and suggested familial bullying, including from and his supporters, exacerbated Aaron's decline and reliance on substances, with Aaron hiring a suspecting 's involvement in online harassment campaigns against him. In contrast, surviving family members, including and , have emphasized Aaron's longstanding and self-destructive patterns as primary factors in his deterioration, disputing narratives that external family dynamics were the dominant cause. These reciprocal allegations remain unresolved, with no independent corroboration establishing definitive causation or falsehood in the claims.

Political endorsements and public backlash

In February 2016, Aaron Carter endorsed for president on , tweeting on February 27: "@realDonaldTrump Does America want to have a president who FOLLOWS or someone who leads? I vote For @realDonaldTrump." He cited Trump's and decisive as reasons for his support, contrasting it with perceived weaknesses in other candidates. In a interview published March 12, 2016, Carter elaborated on his stance, warning that rejecting Trump could lead to "anarchy" amid national divisions, and positioned the endorsement as a preference for bold leadership over conformity. Carter's support drew immediate backlash from fans and online critics, who accused him of aligning with divisive rhetoric in an industry where public conservative endorsements were uncommon among pop artists. By April 29, 2016, he retracted the endorsement, tweeting that Trump had "lost [his] vote" after ongoing campaign controversies eroded his confidence. This reversal followed reports of strained fan relations and potential professional repercussions, including threats of boycotts that risked further alienating his audience in a sector dominated by left-leaning sentiments. The retraction proved short-lived in public perception; on October 10, 2016, amid the fallout from the tape, Carter again disavowed Trump on , stating unequivocally, "No. I don't support anymore." By February 2018, in an ahead of his release, Carter affirmed an apolitical shift, declaring himself "not a supporter of Trump" and emphasizing a desire to avoid political entanglements to focus on music. This sequence of endorsement and multiple retractions underscored the career vulnerabilities for entertainers expressing right-leaning views, as industry norms and fan expectations often amplified backlash, contributing to Carter's pivot toward neutrality despite initial convictions.

Public incidents and behavioral concerns

In 2022, Aaron Carter frequently engaged in erratic livestreams on platforms like and , where he exhibited slurred speech, disjointed rants, and audible signs of substance inhalation. On September 20, 2022, during an Instagram Live session, Carter was recorded making off-camera huffing sounds consistent with inhaling , a behavior linked to his prior admissions of abuse. Similar incidents occurred on September 25, 2022, when the video feed went black amid spraying noises perceived by viewers as huffing difluoroethane from cans, prompting fan concerns over his deteriorating state. By November 1, 2022, another Live showed Carter sounding heavily impaired, with reports of him huffing duster off-screen during a "battle" with another creator, underscoring a pattern of public self-endangerment captured in real-time videos. Public confrontations further highlighted Carter's behavioral volatility that year. In October 2022, Carter was filmed in a heated screaming match with neighbors outside his home, exchanging insults and accusations of being "washed up," which escalated into mutual recorded on video. Earlier in June 2022, he publicly confronted online personality "CheckTheStar" via video, accusing them of unauthorized posts on his and rudeness toward his associates, reflecting impulsive online disputes with fans and critics. These non-targeted altercations, often initiated or amplified by Carter's live broadcasts, contrasted with prior fan interactions, such as a 2019 livestream where he roasted a while visibly inhaling from a pipe, establishing a timeline of escalating public agitation. Associates and observers noted repeated attempts at intervention, which Carter often rebuffed in favor of asserting personal . Fans conducted welfare checks, including police visits prompted by his nodding off during a 2019 stream, but similar pleas persisted into 2022 without sustained compliance. A late September 2022 welfare check by the Los Angeles Fire Department followed alarming livestreams, yet Carter continued broadcasting impaired behavior shortly after, prioritizing unfiltered online presence over professional help. Media coverage framed these patterns as of unchecked decline, portraying Carter's refusal of structured aid as a cautionary example of enabling , rather than excusing it through sympathetic narratives.

Death

Final days and circumstances

On November 3, 2022, Aaron Carter missed a scheduled at his rehabilitation program, amid ongoing efforts to address and regain custody of his son, Prince, whom he shared with fiancée Melanie Martin. Carter had entered rehab approximately two months prior, following the loss of custody in July 2022, when temporary guardianship was awarded to Martin's mother due to concerns over drug use and domestic issues involving the couple. In the days leading up to his death, Carter's manager noted his frail physical condition during an in-person meeting on November 3, describing him as appearing significantly deteriorated. Carter had been the subject of a welfare check by the in late 2022, prompted by fan concerns over his appearance and behavior during an Instagram Live stream, where he appeared disoriented and possibly inhaling substances. He publicly stated in early November that he was prioritizing treatment and attempting to reconcile with Martin, with whom he shared recent interactions focused on co-parenting and personal recovery. Early on November 5, 2022, Carter was found unresponsive and submerged in the bathtub of his residence by his live-in housekeeper, who immediately called 911; first responders pronounced him dead at the scene. Initial reports indicated no and no evident signs of foul play or suicidal intent.

Autopsy findings and official ruling

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner ruled Aaron Carter's death on November 5, 2022, as accidental, attributing it to with the effects of inhalation and intoxication as significant contributing factors; this determination was publicly released on April 18, 2023, following completion of and scene investigation. The examination revealed no evidence of trauma, foul play, or external injuries consistent with , supporting the accidental classification based on physical findings and laboratory data. Toxicology screening confirmed the presence of , a sedative marketed as Xanax, in Carter's blood at levels indicating recent ingestion, alongside difluoroethane, a volatile gas commonly found in dusters and inhaled for its rapid euphoric and dissociative effects. Difluoroethane's , including potential for cardiac arrhythmias, , and impaired coordination, aligns with forensic observations of how abuse can precipitate loss of consciousness leading to submersion ; no other illicit substances or alcohol were detected in therapeutic excess. Pathological findings included pulmonary edema, indicative of aspiration during submersion, but emphasized the synergistic impairment from combined sedative and inhalant exposure as the causal mechanism rather than isolated drowning. While Carter's representatives initially expressed reservations about the preliminary deferred ruling in late 2022, the final coroner's report—grounded in empirical autopsy and toxicological evidence—debunked fan-driven conspiracy theories of murder or overdose cover-up, with no supporting data for intentional acts or additional toxicology anomalies. This outcome underscores inhalant abuse's underrecognized risks, as difluoroethane's rapid metabolism often evades standard detection windows, yet its cardiopulmonary effects were pivotal here per the official forensic analysis.

Legacy

Posthumous releases and media portrayals

Following Aaron Carter's death on November 5, 2022, his twin sister Angel Carter Conrad oversaw the release of The Recovery Album on May 24, 2024, compiling nine previously unreleased tracks recorded over a decade earlier, with proceeds benefiting the Kids Foundation. The , "Recovery," which Carter had performed live in prior years, was issued on April 28, 2024, emphasizing themes of personal struggle and resilience drawn from his own experiences with and challenges. These releases, managed through his estate, sustain streaming interest in Carter's catalog, including early hits like "" and "Aaron's Party," though specific sales figures for the posthumous project remain undisclosed. Documentaries have portrayed Carter's life as a cautionary example of child stardom's long-term costs, juxtaposing his prodigious early talent—evident in multi-platinum albums as a teenager—with the ensuing patterns of , family discord, and decline. The four-part series Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter, which premiered on April 24, 2024, examines the brothers' trajectories amid allegations of against and Aaron's personal battles, drawing on interviews with associates to highlight fame's isolating effects without endorsing unverified claims. In contrast, the Paramount+ documentary , narrated by Angel Carter and released on April 15, 2025, adopts a family-centric lens, incorporating home videos to depict generational trauma, , and loss—including Carter's overdose—while critiquing the entertainment industry's role in enabling self-destructive behaviors over supportive structures. These productions, produced with input from Carter's inner circle, underscore his vocal gifts and stage charisma from the late and early but attribute much of his downfall to unchecked early exposure to adult pressures rather than inherent flaws, though their familial perspectives may prioritize emotional narratives over detached analysis.

Cultural impact and cautionary tale

Aaron Carter's contributions to the late 1990s and early teen landscape helped define the Y2K-era bubblegum sound, characterized by upbeat, accessible tracks appealing to preteen and adolescent audiences. His recordings achieved commercial success, with over 10 million records sold worldwide by the mid-2010s, establishing him as a key figure in the genre's proliferation alongside acts like the and . Following his death in November 2022, renewed interest manifested in posthumous releases, including the single "Recovery" in April 2024 and an accompanying album of unreleased material, reflecting a nostalgic revival among fans reminiscing about early pop culture. Carter's arc from to personal turmoil has positioned him as a in discussions of child stardom's long-term effects, underscoring the empirical risks of early fame, including heightened vulnerability to and issues amid unmanaged pressures. His documented struggles with , which escalated in adulthood despite periods of and career attempts, illustrate how precocious success can disrupt normal developmental trajectories, with data from child star cohorts showing elevated rates of dependency disorders linked to disrupted dynamics and isolation. However, analyses privileging causal factors reveal debates over industry exploitation—such as exploitative contracts and lack of oversight—versus individual agency, where personal decisions in substance use and failure to cultivate resilience played pivotal roles, as evidenced by peers like those from similar eras who avoided comparable downfalls through proactive boundary-setting. Critiques of enabling environments, including familial and professional entourages that prioritized short-term gains over long-term stability, highlight systemic enablers in Carter's case without absolving accountability, countering victim-centric narratives that overlook the capacity for self-directed recovery observed in other former child performers. This perspective aligns with broader patterns where lack of internal fortitude, rather than external forces alone, correlates with sustained adversity, urging caution against overemphasizing predation at the expense of recognizing volitional elements in behavioral outcomes.

Discography

Studio albums

Aaron Carter released four studio albums during his lifetime. His debut album, Aaron Carter, was initially released in Europe on December 1, 1997, via Edel Records, and re-released in the United States on June 16, 1998, by Jive Records. It reached number 17 on the US Top Heatseekers chart but did not enter the Billboard 200. The second album, Aaron's Party (Come Get It), was released on September 26, 2000, by . It achieved 3× Platinum certification from the RIAA for sales exceeding 3 million copies in the United States. followed on September 3, 2002, also via . The album debuted at number 18 on the , selling 41,000 copies in its first week. Carter's final pre-posthumous studio album, LØVË (stylized as such), came after a 15-year gap and was released independently on February 16, 2018, through Z-Entertainment and (a distribution label).

Tours

Major concert tours

Carter launched his first major headlining tour, the Aaron's Party Tour, in support of his 2000 album Aaron's Party (Come Get It), performing over 100 shows from late 2000 through 2001 primarily in U.S. arenas and amphitheaters. The tour included a dedicated winter leg with 31 documented performances and a summer segment of 45 dates, commencing June 15, 2001, in , and concluding August 26, 2001, in . In 2002, Carter headlined the Rock, Rap and Retro Tour from August 6 to late September, promoting his album Another Earthquake!. The featured performances at outdoor amphitheaters ("sheds") and state fairs across , with at least eight verified shows emphasizing high-energy pop sets. Carter's later headlining efforts in the shifted to club and theater venues for nostalgia audiences, including the After Party Tour starting February 22, 2013, at The Chance in —his first significant tour in eight years. This outing added over 50 dates by mid-2013 and extended through December, focusing on U.S. mid-sized rooms like the Forum in . Several 2019 tour dates were canceled to prioritize and sobriety amid diagnoses of multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression.

Filmography

Films

Carter made his feature film debut in Fat Albert (2004), a live-action adaptation of the , where he played the supporting role of a teenager credited as "Teen" or Darren. In Supercross (2005), a sports drama about racing, Carter portrayed Owen Cole, the younger sibling of one of the main characters. Wait, no wiki; alternative:
YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Fat AlbertTeen/DarrenSupporting role in live-action adaptation
2005SupercrossOwen ColeSupporting role as racer's brother
2005PopstarJ.D. McQueenLead role in teen comedy
2006I Want Someone to Eat Cheese WithMartyCameo as young actor replacing lead
These roles were primarily supporting or cameo appearances, with Popstar marking his only lead in a feature-length film, though it received release and mixed reception for its formulaic plot. No theatrical credits are documented in Carter's .

Television roles and appearances

Aaron Carter began appearing on television in the late , primarily as a musical guest and occasional actor on youth-oriented programs. His early guest spots included performances on the sketch series All That, where he showcased his singles amid comedic sketches. He also featured in an episode of the family drama 7th Heaven in 1999, aligning with his rising fame. In 2000, Carter guest-starred on , appearing in the season 5 episode "Beach Blanket Sabrina," which aired on March 10, during which he performed and interacted with the cast in a beach-themed plot. The following year, he headlined his own episode of Disney Channel's titled "Here Comes Aaron Carter," season 1 episode 7, broadcast on January 12, 2001, where he played a fictionalized version of himself mentoring the protagonist amid a school concert storyline. Carter starred in the E! reality series in 2006, which followed him, his brother of the , and their three sisters living together in a mansion to navigate family dynamics and career plans; the eight-episode run premiered on October 1, 2006, and concluded on November 27, 2006. The show highlighted interpersonal conflicts, including Aaron's struggles with independence. In 2009, Carter competed on season 9 of ABC's , partnered with professional dancer ; the season debuted on September 21, 2009, with Carter earning scores up to 27 for routines like the and , before their elimination on November 10 after week 8, placing fifth overall. Later, he made a appearance as P.T. Cruiser in the 2016 episode "Boyz II Dead" of TBS's .

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