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Aaron Carter

Aaron Carter was an American singer, rapper, and actor who rose to fame as a teen pop artist in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Aaron Carter was an American singer, rapper, and actor who became a teen pop sensation in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He died in 2022 at age 34, with his death ruled an accidental drowning.

Early life

Aaron Carter was born in Tampa, Florida, in 1987 and began performing at a young age. He entered the music industry as a child artist before becoming a teen pop star.

Music career

Carter released his debut album in 1997 and achieved major commercial success with later releases such as Aaron's Party (Come Get It). His work blended pop and hip hop and produced several charting singles.

Personal life and death

Carter was the younger brother of Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys and later became a father. His life was marked by widely reported struggles with mental health and substance use. He died on November 5, 2022, at his home in Lancaster, California. The cause was accidental drowning, with difluoroethane and alprazolam as contributing factors.

In short

  • Teen pop star of the late 1990s and early 2000s
  • Hit songs: 'Aaron's Party (Come Get It)', 'I Want Candy'
  • Younger brother of Nick Carter
  • Died in 2022 at age 34 from accidental drowning
Canadian angle

Aaron Carter had a broad North American pop audience, including Canadian listeners who followed late-1990s teen pop and early-2000s music television and radio.

Quick questions

Who is Aaron Carter?
Aaron Carter was an American singer, rapper, and actor who became famous as a teen pop star in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
How old was Aaron Carter when he died?
He was 34 years old when he died on November 5, 2022.
What was Aaron Carter's cause of death?
The medical examiner determined the cause of death was drowning, with difluoroethane and alprazolam listed as contributing factors.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Carter
    Supports: Birth and death dates, occupation, career overview, and death at age 34.
  2. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/nov/10/aaron-carter-obituary
    Supports: Career overview and death date.
  3. ABC News — https://abcnews.com/US/childhood-stardom-cautionary-tale-life-legacy-final-days/story?id=99010730
    Supports: Cause of death, contributing factors, and selected songs.
  4. People — https://people.com/tag/aaron-carter/
    Supports: Death, age, family context, and career summary.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004809/
    Supports: Birth details and note of drowning.
  6. First Avenue — https://first-avenue.com/performer/aaron-carter/
    Supports: Notable singles and pop career summary.