Aaron Carter, the singer behind the triple-platinum album 'Aaron's Party (Come and Get It) and the brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, has died at the age of 34.
As reported by THR and TMZ, Carter was found dead at his home in Lancaster, CA, on Saturday, November 5. TMZ's sources say his body was found in his bathtub.
Aaron Carter was born on December 7, 1987, in Tampa, FL, and his career got off to a quick start after he opened for Backstreet Boys in Berlin on a 1997 tour. A year later, he released his first album, 'Aaron Carter,' and achieved gold status (over one million sold) in Norway, Spain, Denmark, Canada, and Germany.
His second studio album, 'Aaron's Party (Come Get It)' was a mega-hit and sold more than three million copies in the U.S. alone and was certified triple-platinum by RIAA. The album featured such songs as 'I Want Candy,' 'Aaron's Party (Come Get It),' and 'That's How I Beat Shaq.'
The album would lead him to be an opening act for both Backstreet Boys and then Britney Spears on her Oops!... I Did It Again Tour.
He tried out an acting career and appeared in such shows as Lizzie McGuire, in the E! unscripted series House of Carters, and even on Broadway as JoJo the Who in Seussical the Musical. In 2009, he competed on ABC's Dancing With the Stars (he finished fifth) and, in 2012, on Food Network's Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off.
Carter had a few legal troubles, including a time in 2017 when he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and marijuana charges. He also went to rehab numerous times and even spoke on The Doctors talk show to "set the record straight about his July [2017] arrest, drug abuse allegations, extreme weight loss, family issues, his sexuality and to hopefully gain a better understanding his health issues."
Aaron Carter is survived by his son, Prince.
Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
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