Aaron Carter is a well-known American pop and hip-hop artist. Beginning his singing career at the age of seven, he rose to prominence in the late 1990s and established himself as a star, particularly among teenagers and young people.
He has gained not only name and fame for his live performances, but also for his studio albums. His debut album, 'Aaron Carter,' charted in the top ten in several European countries. It was ranked 12th in the United States.
It sold over 100,000 copies in the United States alone, and over one million copies worldwide. His second album, 'Aaron's Party,' was similarly a big hit, selling three million copies in the United States alone. His following album, 'On Aaron,' also brought him renown, and he then worked on 'Another Earthquake,' which was equally successful, albeit not as well-known as the previous one. Carter has also appeared in television programs like 'Liberty's Kids,' as well as films like 'Fat Albert.'
Aaron's Death :
Aaron passed away on November 5, 2022, at his home in Lancaster, California. Los Angeles County police arrived at the location at about 11 a.m. PST after getting a complaint of a man drowning inside his bathtub.
Law enforcement authorities have recently verified to The Sun that "deputies did attend to the call," and that "they did uncover a deceased body" in the tub, as originally stated.
Sheriff's cars and ambulances were seen outside Aaron's home, which was sealed off by police tape. When Aaron's death was announced, followers turned to social media to express their grief.
Childhood & Early Life :
Aaron Carter was born in Tampa, Florida on December 7, 1987. Robert Gene Carter is his father's name, and Jane Elizabeth is his mother's. He was the youngest of four siblings, with three sisters and one brother.
In Florida, he attended the Frank D. Miles Elementary School as well as the Ruskin School. He had a strong interest in music from a young age and began his career at the age of seven.
Career :
- Aaron Carter started his career as the lead singer of a local band called 'Dead End,' which was formed by members of a rock school in Tampa. Their interests, however, clashed because Carter preferred pop while the others preferred alternative rock. As a result, Carter was forced to depart the band two years later.
- When he was nine years old, he made his first solo appearance. It was an official night for the 'Backstreet Boys' in Berlin in March 1997. The same year, he released his first single, 'Crush on You.'
- His self-titled new album was launched on December 1, 1997. It became popular in various European nations, including Norway, Spain, Denmark, and Germany. It was released in the United States on June 16, 1998, and was a huge hit there as well.
- His second album, 'Aaron's Party (Come Get It),' was released on September 26, 2000. It included multiple singles, including 'I Want Candy,' 'Aaron's Party (Come Get It),' and 'That's How I Beat Shaq.' The songs were often played on Disney and Nickelodeon.
- In 2001, he released his third album, 'Oh Aaron,' at the age of thirteen. It was successful, but not as much as his second album. It had tunes like 'Oh Aaron' and 'I'm all about you.'
- 'Another Earthquake,' his next effort, was released in 2002. It had moderate success, although not as much as his earlier efforts. It was also Aaron's final studio album under the Jive Records label.
- Aaron Carter tried his hand at acting after making a name for himself in the music industry. He appeared in several television shows, including 'Lizzie McGuirie' and '48 Hours Mystery.'
- In 2009, he appeared in 'Dancing with the Stars,' an American dance competition television series, with his partner Karina Smirnoff. Despite being eliminated in November, they were ranked fifth.
- Carter's manager, Johnny Wright, said in January 2011 that he was in a treatment center for mental and spiritual restoration. He spent a month at the Betty Ford Center in California, following which he resumed normal activities.
Personal Life & Legacy :
In December 2000, Aaron Carter started to date actress Hillary Duff. He also began a relationship with actress Lindsay Lohan in 2003, which caused a schism between Duff and Lohan. He later ended his relationship with Lohan. Duff eventually ended their relationship.
Aaron Carter will marry Melanie Martin in June 2020. Their kid Prince was born in November 2021.
Nick Carter, his elder brother, is also a popular singer. In 2012, one of his sisters, Leslie Carter, died as a result of a suspected drug overdose.
