Aaron Carter fans were outraged when the late singer was not included in the Grammys' 'In Memoriam.'
According to Page Six, the lengthy memorial section recognised people who died in the music business this year, including Loretta Lynn, Takeoff, Christine McVie, Lisa Marie Presley, DJ Stephen "Twitch" Boss, Naomi Judd, Jeff Beck, Olivia Newton-John, Coolio, David Crosby, and many more.
Loretta Lynn was honoured with a heartbreaking version of Coal Miner's Daughter by Kacey Musgraves. For Migos artist Takeoff, Quavo and Maverick City Music performed his latest single Without You. Meanwhile, Songbird was performed by Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood, and Bonnie Raitt for Christine McVie.
Despite the fact that Carter was not included in the broadcast part, People Magazine verified that Nick Carter, of Backstreet Boys, was mentioned under the in memoriam section in the printed copy of the Grammys programme.
The following is how supporters reacted:
"Because the Grammys elected not to feature Aaron Carter's photo while honouring the deceased performers. Because it's so sad, I'll simply post my own mini-tribute. One individual wrote, "Rest In Peace Aaron Carter #Grammys2023," along with a photo of the musician.
Since the Grammys chose not include Aaron Carter’s picture while tributing the passed away singers. I’ll just post my own mini tribute because that’s so sad. Rest In Peace Aaron Carter #Grammys2023 pic.twitter.com/WVuORnrKHe
— Olive (@Dirtydiana_123) February 6, 2023
Another user paid respect to the late singer. "Because @RecordingAcad didn't, I will: in memory of Aaron Carter - you deserved better. more recognition, affection & time. Thank you for the music that got me through my youth, developed me as a person, and inspired me to work in the music industry. I will always adore you. #GRAMMYs #aaroncarter"
since @RecordingAcad didn’t, i will:
— calentine’s day 💌🌹🍫 (@caliiinoel) February 6, 2023
in memoriam of aaron carter - you deserved more. more recognition, love & time. thank you for the music that got me through my childhood, shaped me as a person & why i wanted to work in music. i forever love you. #aaroncarter #GRAMMYs 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/JOt45YujMG
"Why the hell wasn't Aaron carter listed in the #GRAMMYs memoriam section??? "That was freezing," remarked another.
Why the heck wasn’t Aaron carter included in the memoriam part of the #GRAMMYs ??? That was cold.
— Lila Chat (@lila_chat) February 6, 2023
"I honestly don't get why Aaron Carter was left off of the in memoriam.. he utterly altered the adolescent pop music game, broke so many records, and genuinely paved the path for so many young pop singers who followed him," another admirer said.
Genuinely don’t understand why Aaron Carter was left out of the in memoriam.. he completely changed the teen pop music game, broke so many records, and truly paved the way for so many young pop stars that followed him. #GRAMMYs
— gati ⍟ (@youIovemelikexo) February 6, 2023
Carter was discovered dead in a bathtub at his California home in November. He was 34. His family believes he died as a result of a drug overdose. According to Page Six, they are still awaiting a toxicology result to determine his cause of death.