MEET THE CARTERS
Aaron Carter siblings: How many brothers and sisters did the rapper have?
Aaron Carter passed away in November 2022
AARON Carter rose to fame as a child before going on to become an award-winning pop star and rapper.
A four-part docuseries titled, "Fallen Idols" has been released, which looks at Aaron and his Brother Nick Carter's lives and relationships throughout their careers.
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How many siblings did Aaron Carter have?
Aaron Carter had an astonishing seven of siblings in total.
The singer-turned-rapper was born on December 7, 1987, in Tampa, Florida, to Jane Elizabeth and Robert Gene Carter.
Here's what we know about the vast brood - including his twin sister.
Nick Carter
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Nick Carter is the eldest and most famous sibling.
Born on January 28, 1980, Nick rose to fame in the 90s as a member of the beloved boyband Backstreet Boys.
He also starred in the movie Edward Scissorhands, the TV series 8 Simple Rules, and made a guest appearance in 90210.
Nick and the Backstreet Boys also appeared in Seth Rogan's movie, This Is The End.
In 2019, Nick shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he had filed a restraining order against Aaron, stating: "In light of Aaron's increasingly disturbing behavior and his recent confession that he harbors thoughts and intentions of killing my pregnant wife and unborn child, we were left with no choice but to take every measure possible to protect ourselves and our family.
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"We love our brother and truly hope he gets the proper treatment he needs before any harm comes to himself or anyone else."
Nick married Lauren Kitt in 2014 and has three children.
Angel Carter
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Angel is Aaron's twin sister.
She is married to Corey Conrad and has a young daughter named Harper.
She has been blamed for the demise of Aaron and Melanie Martin's relationship.
In 2019, Angel explained in a tweet how Aaron's disturbing behaviour and comments regarding his violent thoughts toward children were why she filed for a restraining order.
Aaron released the following statement on November 30, 2021, on X: "There has been a very big lie, and my sister communicating w my ex fiancé ruined everything considering she knew what angel tried to do to me in court thanks angel you ruined my family."
Leslie Carter
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Leslie was also a well-known singer before her death at 26 following an overdose of prescription drugs in 2012.
Nick told TMZ that he did not attend Leslie's funeral despite wanting to, as he explained he was not invited.
Bobbie Jean Carter
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Bobbie Jean was less known to the media compared to her siblings.
In 2002, she made news after being arrested for battery. Bobbie was accused of assaulting two women after she claimed they attacked her younger sister, Angel.
Very little was known about her personal life, as she appeared to stay clear of any Carter-related drama.
She appeared in the family reality show House Of Carters - which aired in 2006 - along with Nick, Aaron, Angel, and Leslie.
On December 23, 2023, Bobbie Jean passed away in Florida. She was "found unresponsive in the bathroom" like Aaron.
Her cause of death was revealed to be due to a fentanyl and meth overdose.
Her mother, Jane Carter, previously told TMZ: "I am in shock from learning of the sudden death of my daughter...
"I will need time to process the terrible reality of this happening for the third time. When I am able to think clearly, I’ll release a fuller statement; but until then I would request to be left to grieve in private."
Virginia Marie Carter
Born in October 1972, Virginia is Aaron's half-sister from his father's first marriage.
Details on her whereabouts, marital status, and personal life remain unknown.
Taelyn Dobson
Taelyn Dobson is Aaron's stepsister from his father's third marriage.
After Aaron's parents divorced, his father married Ginger R Elrod in 2003.
Details on Taelyn's age, whereabouts, and personal life are also currently unknown.
Kaden Brent Carter
Last but not least, Kaden is Aaron's half-brother.
Little is known about Kaden besides the fact that he is Aaron's relative and was born on June 7, 2005.
When did Aaron Carter pass away?
On Saturday, November 5, 2022, TMZ reported that Aaron passed away at 34 at his home in California.
Los Angeles County police arrived at the scene around 11am local time after receiving a report of a man drowning in his bathtub.
Homicide detectives were called to the scene as a standard operating procedure, TMZ reported.
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His spokesman said Carter was "found unresponsive this AM in his home in Palmdale, CA."
Carter reportedly drowned after taking alprazolam and inhaling compressed difluoroethane, a propellant used in cans of compressed air, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.