Aaron Carter, once hailed as the “Prince of Pop”, was known for his good looks, angelic voice, and a massive fanbase. However, in 2022, he tragically passed away at 35. Late in 2022, Aaron Carter was found dead in his bathtub at his home in California. Authorities ruled his death as an accident, but both his fiancée and mother raised questions about the circumstances. Aaron’s mother even speculated that her son’s sudden death could be related to foul play.
Aaron Carter was an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and actor, often referred to as the “Prince of Pop” and a teen idol of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
During his final years, Aaron Carter struggled with personal issues, including mental health problems and addiction. His life became a tragic tale, one all too familiar in Hollywood, where young stars rise to fame too quickly and often lose control of their lives. Recently, Aaron Carter’s name surfaced again when a photo of him with rapper Sean Combs (also known as Diddy), currently under investigation, was shared online. Aaron was once rumored to have worked with Diddy’s company.
Sean Combs is currently detained in a New York prison, awaiting trial for allegations involving violence, sexual trafficking, rape, and intimidation of victims, which has caused a media uproar worldwide.
A Musical Phenomenon Shakes the Entertainment World
Born in 1987, Aaron Carter was a prominent child talent in the American entertainment industry over 20 years ago. Raised in a family with a rich artistic background, Aaron embraced music at a young age. At 7 years old, Aaron formed a band at school. With his older brother Nick Carter being a member of the world-famous Backstreet Boys, Aaron’s entry into the industry was smooth.
In March 1997, at just 9 years old, Aaron opened for the Backstreet Boys in Berlin, Germany. This performance marked his debut in professional music. That same year, he released his first single, “Crush on You,” which propelled him to global fame. On this trajectory of success, Aaron released numerous hit albums such as Aaron’s Party (Come Get It) (2000), Oh Aaron (2001), and Another Earthquake! (2002), cementing his status as a teen sensation. While peers were still in school, Aaron Carter was the “Prince of Pop”, attracting a huge following.
Not only did he achieve musical success, but he was also a beloved figure on reality TV, starring alongside his siblings in House of Carters and venturing into acting.
During his peak, Aaron made substantial earnings, boasting, “I made over $200 million before turning 18.”
The Downfall of the “Prince of Pop”
However, early fame came with numerous challenges for Aaron. His life as a teen idol diverged sharply from that of his peers. While they went to school, Aaron adjusted to life under the spotlight, attending lavish Hollywood parties.
His career decline was attributed to family trauma. On the show Stephen Oprah: Where Are They Now, Aaron admitted to being deeply affected by his parents’ divorce in 2003 when he was just 16. Their separation left him lost, leading him into a life of partying and substance abuse. Aaron’s legal troubles began in 2008 when he was arrested for speeding and possession of marijuana. His 2009 appearance on Dancing With The Stars failed to revive his career.
In 2011, Aaron entered rehab for the first time. His manager acknowledged his emotional and mental struggles. By 2013, Aaron declared bankruptcy, primarily due to unpaid taxes. He blamed his parents for mishandling his finances.
The years continued with arrests, rehab stints, and disturbing public appearances. In 2017, Aaron was arrested again for DUIs and drug-related offenses. By this time, his appearance had changed drastically, and his once bright-eyed persona was replaced with a troubled, lost individual.
2018 saw Aaron release his album Love, but it failed to reignite his former glory. In 2019, he publicly shared that he had been diagnosed with multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety. His struggle with substance abuse persisted.
Sudden Death at 35
In 2017, Aaron opened up to Us Weekly: “I have faced so much trauma, loss, and loneliness. I need to break free.” However, the former teen star was unable to escape his troubled past. In 2019, on the show The Doctors, he admitted to being diagnosed with various mental health disorders and acknowledged that drug abuse had deeply damaged his life.
The relationship between Aaron and his family worsened, particularly with his older brother Nick Carter. In 2019, Nick sought a restraining order against Aaron due to threats made against his pregnant wife. Aaron’s continued erratic behavior, including claims of being sexually abused by his sister Leslie, who had passed away in 2012, further distanced him from his family.
In the two years leading to his death, Aaron’s relationship with Melanie Martin was also troubled. The couple, who welcomed their son in November 2021, faced allegations of domestic abuse and drug use, leading Aaron to lose custody of their child. In September 2022, Aaron attempted to reclaim custody by entering rehab once again. Unfortunately, two months later, he was found dead in his home in Lancaster, California.
Aaron Carter’s untimely death at 35 left many in shock. His fiancée, Melanie Martin, was seen sobbing outside his home, and Nick Carter broke down during a Backstreet Boys performance in November 2022. On social media, Nick paid tribute to his brother, writing, “My heart is broken. Despite our complicated relationship, my love for him never faded.” Nick later expressed regret for being unable to help Aaron when he needed it the most. He believed that addiction and mental health issues had tragically led to Aaron’s downfall.
