American singer (1987-2022). Born in Tampa, Florida. Younger brother of Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys. Launched his solo career at age nine and was a defining teen-pop figure of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Released five studio albums between Aaron Carter (1997) and Love (2018). Commercial peak: Aaron's Party (Come Get It) (2000, featuring the title track and "I Want Candy") and Oh Aaron (2001). Adult career marked by substance abuse, mental-health struggles, and legal issues. Died from drowning in November 2022 at age 34.