Biography
Date of Birth
7 December 1987, Tampa, Florida, USA
Birth Name
Aaron Charles Carter
Nickname
A.C.
Height
5' 8" (1.73 m)
Mini Biography
Aaron Charles Carter was born December 7, 1987 in Tampa, Florida, to Jane Elizabeth (Spaulding) and Robert Gene Carter. He is the younger brother of Nick Carter (the Backstreet Boys) and has three sisters.
He began his music career at age seven, singing lead for the band "Dead End" for two years. He made his first solo appearance when he was 9, opening for the Backstreet Boys in Berlin in March 1997. The performance was followed by a record contract and, in the fall of 1997, he released his first single, "Crush On You".
His first full-length album "Aaron Carter" came out Dec 1, 1997. It achieved gold status in Norway, Spain, Denmark, Canada and Germany. The album was released in the United States on June 16, 1998. On May 18, 1998, Carter released the EP "Let The Music Heal Your Soul", a fund-raising project that featured vocals by Carter, the Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, the Moffatts and other artists. His next album, Aaron's Party (Sep 26, 2000), was released in the United States under the Jive Label. The album achieved triple-platinum certification.
At 13, Carter recorded the album "Oh, Aaron" (Aug 7, 2001) which featured his first duet recording with his brother Nick. "Oh, Aaron" was accompanied by a video/DVD of the same name (March 26, 2002) which included footage of his 2001 concert in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as well as music videos and interviews. Play Along Toys also created an Aaron Carter action figure along with the album's release.
Carter's next album, "Another Earthquake" (September 3, 2002), was released during the 2002 "Rock, Rap, and Retro" tour. The album featured the patriotic-themed "America A O" and the ballad "Do You Remember". Most Requested Hits was released November 3, 2003. The collection included tracks from his last three albums as well as a new single, "One Better".
Carter is also an actor. His TV appearances include Lizzie McGuire (2001), Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996) and 7th Heaven (1996). His first lead role in a feature was in Popstar (2005).
Trivia
Younger brother of singer Nick Carter and Leslie Carter.
Siblings: Angel Carter (his twin sister), Bobbie Jean Carter, Leslie Carter, and Nick Carter. Also has an older half sister Ginger from his father's first marriage, a younger half brother Kaden and a younger stepsister Taelyn from his father's current marriage.
He and fraternal twin sister, Angel Carter, were born one minute apart.
Aaron's older sister, Leslie Carter, had a singing career of her own and opened for Aaron on his 2001 tour.
Got a scuba diving certificate at age 8.
He is a big Bruce Springsteen fan.
Once sank to his waist in quicksand in a Florida swamp. He was saved by family members.
Plays the drums, piano, guitar and saxophone.
He is the son of Robert Carter and Jean Spaulding. He has English, German, Scottish, Welsh, Irish and Ulster-Scots ancestry.
Recently learned gymnastics from his backup dancers.
Engaged to Kari Ann Peniche on September 18, 2006. Broke off the engagement after only six days, claiming he isn't ready for marriage.
Arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession on February 21, 2008, near Junction, TX.
Born in Tampa, FL, he lived in Ruskin, located southeast of Tampa, and went to Ruskin Elementary School.
Was in a short relationship with Hilary Duff.
Sister Leslie Carter passed away in early 2012 due to a suspected drug overdose.
Injured chest on House of Carters (2006), bruised by the end of a surfboard that hit him.
He has sold an estimated 14 million records worldwide.
Most of his record sales were from 1997 to 2002.
As of June 2020. Carter announces his engagement to model Melanie Martin 2 months after briefly split.
In 2013, he filed for bankruptcy in the state of Florida citing a debt of $3.5 million. In the filing, he listed his total assets as $8,232.16.
Quotes
But you know, you actually have a lot more enemies being a star than you do being a normal person, because some people get jealous, some people don't think you're fit for it, or some people just wanna be doing what you do.
Music is something that always lifts my spirits and makes me happy, and when I make music I always hope it will have the same effect on whoever listens to it.
I can find men and women attractive, but when it comes down to it, I think it was a little misconstrued. I see myself being with a woman and having kids. I want to have a family.
Who know what the future has to bring, whether it's a relationship with a guy, I don't have a problem with that. I'm just still confused about it... about bisexuality. I definitely embrace my bisexuality and, you know, it's still new to me.
When it comes down to it, really, I had an experience when I was 17 with a guy, but now as an almost 30-year-old man, I'm going to be pursuing relationships with women.
Medusa is my protector. If you want to come at me with some negativity, my Medusa will stare you in the eye and turn you into stone.
I'm the biggest thing in music right now. I can't be denied. Fact check me. (2019)
I do not wish harm to anyone, especially my family.
First time I ever did Xanax was from street drug dealer, I didn't even know what I was doing. I didn't even know what it was for. Was I taking Oxycodones? Yes, I was. Was I taking Xanax? Yes, I was. I can't sit here and say that I haven't played Russian roulette, because I have. And it can kill you.
I have spent the last 15 years of my life going to therapy for abuse and rape, I've been through many different treatments, I have finally found the right treatment. I have had my ups and downs, I continue to work on my mental health and i will soon not have to take anything.
I don't want to speak about my family any more, really, it's just not something that I want to mention, 'cause I kind of feel like it's like a set-up, left and right, and I just want to avoid it.
I'm well aware many of you have shown concern for me over the past few weeks. Having people who genuinely care for you is something that should never be taken for granted. For as long as I can remember, I've chased unconditional love and hoped for true stability in my family. I've spent most of my adult life seeking validation from these same people. I started to get a chip on my shoulder when I kept coming up short on something that doesn't cost a thing. LOVE. All I want is Love. What has transpired recently does not represent my true wants or needs. I've been fighting fire with fire, something I still need to work on. Some have pointed and laughed, but many many more have shown genuine support for what I've been vulnerable enough to share. For the record: I'm okay. I'm simply choosing to no longer be controlled by fear. I don't fear my past. I do not fear the truth. I don't fear anyone but God.
I'm driving to Florida to pick my mom up and her stuff. Just as I thought she has relapsed. I'm driving my pickup truck to get her stuff and move her out with me and get her back into treatment. I love my mother and no one is going to tear her apart. They're targeting my mom.
My sister Leslie suffered from bipolar and took lithium to treat it. She never liked the way it made her feel and when she was off of it she did things that she never meant to do I truly believe that. I was 10 years old ...
If my own blood truly cared about my well-being, why wouldn't he call me directly and have a conversation instead of making this about him through a very public forum? That's not cool at all to use me for his PR and kick me while I am down. I love my family despite it through thick and thin.
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
I have never had thoughts of causing anyone pain, let alone taking anyone's life. It was hurtful for me to read those things because if these people really knew me, they would have never used that as a tactic to control me. What's actually more hurtful though, is knowing how effected my innocent nieces and nephews will be by choices the adults around them have made. With that in mind, I ask everyone to please leave me alone and let the legal system do their thing.
The official diagnosis is that I suffer from multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia, acute anxiety; I'm manic depressive. I'm prescribed to Xanax, Seroquel, gabapentin, hydroxyzine, trazodone, omeprazole.
I was in a really terrible place. I was abusing medications. I was in a toxic relationship. I was in complete denial. I was so into the addiction, I was just like, 'I'm just going to let myself die.'
I felt like I'd been responsible for the death of my sister, for the death of my dad, for my family falling apart.
I'm the biggest topic in the world. No one can touch me musically. I'm an actual genius, I know exactly what I'm doing. My record sales prove it my shows prove it and I'm making a difference that everyone else is afraid of doing.
Sony Records owes me $3.5 million. And they don't want to pay me. And it would be in their better interests, just like Michael (Jackson) told me. They owe me money and they're trying to kill me off.
I am devastated by what happened in court today. My sister lied over and over in an effort to take away my 2nd Amendment rights and she did it on behalf of my brother to silence me talking about how he raped and sexually assaulted multiple women. I will abide by the judge's order, but I will not stop speaking on behalf of victims such as Melissa Schuman. I am saddened by my family and what they have done to me. Your lies have broken my heart.
My realtor won't sell my house. They're all involved in this. And they're trying to keep me there.
I've been very hurt by the fact that my big brother has not made an effort to be part of my life for a long time, so therefore I lashed out and said some hurtful things I did not mean to say.
There's been a lot of misdirection that I've had to do in order to protect myself.
They knew that I had 500 grams of weed. And I still have it in my bag. They did all of the tests. They checked me for all of the drugs that everyone says that I do.
My whole family is after my life. They're setting me up.
Having friends call me, threaten my, trying to kill my wife, all this crazy shit ... it ain't gonna work.
I'm not playing your game. You're playing mine.
Taking a break from all social media and some time for myself. There's been a lot of stressors building up and I'm going to be 32 soon. I have shows coming up. Never miss them. And bills to pay.
I got my teeth done, I got six crowns, so I had to take hydrocodone.
My mother is struggling. She's a very bad alcoholic. Alcohol is her best friend ... She's ruined all of her relationships. I will do everything it takes to save my mother. I will give up all that I have. What scares me the most is that she is dying. I feel like if she doesn't get the help now, she's going to die in the next 6 months to a year.
My sister Leslie suffered from bipolar and took lithium to treat it. She never liked the way it made her feel and when she was off of it she did things that she never meant to do I truly believe that. I was 10 years old. I have spent the last 15 years of my life going to therapy for abuse & rape, I've been through many different treatments, I have finally found the right treatment. I have had my ups and downs, I continue to work on my mental health and I will soon not have to take anything. I went through extensive therapy and treatments and I have never been diagnosed bipolar or schizophrenic. My sister raped me from the age of 10 to 13 years old when she wasn't on her medications. I feel cleansed all my truth is out I just need to focus now on my music my career and supporting all victims of abuse and rape.
I have to apologize to you, because I lied to you when I came here. I have a truth that I'm going to reveal right now. The reason why I went to rehab is for huffing aerosols, duster cans, that's why I went. I lied to you and I'm sorry. I'm here to make amends, do the first step of 12-step, admit that I was powerless and I can believe in something greater than myself. Second, you know, make amends for my shortcomings. I just feel that it was important for me to apologize to you because I came in here in denial, okay? And that, in my opinion, after two years of being clean and sober from you guys. You guys saved my life and since that happened, I had to get my shit together.
My sister raped me from the age of 10 to 13 years old when she wasn't on her medications and I was absused [sic] not only sexually by her but by my first two back up dancers when I was 8 years old. And my brother absused [sic] me my whole life.
You know what, I've always talked about getting face tattoos and honestly I always get tattoos knowing the intention that I can get them removed if I want. They're not permanent like everyone says ... My tattoos, they started off because I was such a little kid, a scrawny little kid. I started getting tattoos all over me to make me look like I'm tough so people wouldn't mess with me. And they stopped. This is my body, my life, my choices.
I got tattoos to make me look tough because I was so scrawny as a defense mechanism. The medusa on my face means 'Don't look at me the wrong way or this b---- is going to turn you into stone.' Stop click-baiting me.
Of course if Demi Lovato accidentally overdoses on opiates, then the next day she is on the cover of "Women's Fitness". The media doesn't want to treat me like that. They want to villainize me. I am coming up on five years being clean and the media doesn't pay as much attention to it as they should, because I am the living testament to "you can do it". There is a lot of things I have to change.
I am 35 this year and this is one of the biggest growth learning lessons years I've ever had. I am getting off social media, not paying attention to negativity. If someone truly thinks I am down and out, you don't kick them when you are down. I am done letting it happen. I am not going to let the world push me around like that no more.
Even to this day there are questions as to why I was destroying my life. I do not have the answers, but the one thing I do have is the ability to survive and the brains and means to do so. The first person who brought me to rehab [at] the Betty Ford Center and paid for it was Nick. And I love you for that Nick. It took me a while to get right but I have got it figured out.
There were times when my three sisters, when I turned 18 and got millions of dollars, were hanging out with me, because I had the money. Then when I go broke and lose it all, where are they? That upsets me a lot. It takes two to tango. I have reached out many times and they treat me the way that Michael Jackson's brothers treated him. It's sad. It is like I'm appreciated more when I am failing than when I'm succeeding.
I realized that I was killing myself and everything was being destroyed around me from it. I was lying to the world and myself. Everybody deserves a second chance. I have not committed any crazy crimes. I am not how some people try to paint me. If somebody wants to call me a train wreck, well I've been a train that's been wrecked multiple times and derailed by many different things. But I rebuild, get on the tracks and keep going.
