Aaron Carter's Son Prince, 3, Makes Red Carpet Debut with Mom, Sparking Buzz

The late singer, once a favorite among preteen and teen audiences in the 1990s, now has his young son capturing the spotlight in 2025. Take a look.

Prince Lyrik Carter, the three-year-old son of the late Aaron Carter, made his first appearance on the red carpet on April 9, 2025, setting social media abuzz.

He attended the premiere of Paramount+'s new documentary, "The Carters: Hurts to Love You," with his mother, Melanie Martin.

The event marked a public moment for the little boy, who has largely remained out of the spotlight since his dad's passing.

Martin and her son posed for photos together at the screening, drawing attention to the documentary's emotional weight and his strong resemblance to his late father.

In the photo, Martin wore a form-fitting, long-sleeve gray dress with a high slit. Her hair was styled in long, loose waves, and she completed the look with subtle accessories and a soft glam makeup look.

Meanwhile, her son wore a black leather jacket over a black shirt and dark jeans. He wore a pair of black and white sneakers and sported a blonde hairstyle similar to Carter's during his youth.

The event and photos sparked a wave of reactions across social media. One person wrote on Instagram, "My god he looks JUST like his dad [sic]!!" Another commented, "He's soooo cute. I miss Aaron so much and his late night lives [sic]."

On Facebook, the boy's resemblance to his famous dad continued to be a major talking point. "That's a Carter all the way he's adorable [sic]," one comment read. Another said, "Aww looks exactly like Aaron [sic]!"

A different viewer noted, "Aaron Carter did a copy and paste. Wow! [sic]" while another quipped, "What a cutie - he's definitely his father's son [sic]!" Another netizen remarked, "Looks just like his dad," while someone else echoed, "He looks so much like Aaron."

Aaron Carter died at 34 on November 5, 2022. A representative from his management confirmed that he was found dead in his home in Lancaster, California.

While the Los Angeles Police Department stated that a suspicious death had occurred at the address, they did not confirm the identity of the deceased, and no cause of death was given at the time.

Carter, born on December 7, 1987, in Tampa, Florida, rose to fame at a young age as a singer and television personality. He was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter.

He began his career opening for the Backstreet Boys in 1997 and released his debut album the same year, which reached gold status.

His second album, Aaron's Party (Come and Get It), released in 2000, went triple-platinum and included hit singles such as "I Want Candy" and "That's How I Beat Shaq."

He followed that success with the platinum-certified album Oh Aaron in 2001. In total, Carter released five studio albums, with his most recent being Love in 2018.

In addition to music, Carter appeared on shows like "Lizzie McGuire," "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch," and "7th Heaven," and in films including "Fat Albert" and "Supercross."

He made his Broadway debut in "Seussical the Musical" in 2001 and was part of the off-Broadway production "The Fantasticks" for a lengthy run. Carter also appeared in reality television, notably in "House of Carters" alongside his siblings in 2006.

He competed on the 2009 season of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," finishing in fifth place, and took part in the 2012 cooking competition "Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off" on the Food Network.

Throughout his career, Carter was open about his personal struggles. In 2017, he discussed his substance use on "The Doctors" and revealed in 2022 that he had checked into rehab for the fifth time so he could regain custody of his son.

He had entered rehab in 2017 following an arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence and marijuana charges.

Just before his death, Carter appeared on the "No Jumper" podcast and reflected on his career and outlook. "I enjoyed all of that, and I'm back to do that — that's what I'm back to do."

"I don't really care about [stardom] because I've had so many levels in the industry, and fame and fortune, and highs and lows — it's like a roller coaster. … I'm a singer, a songwriter, a performer, and this is what I do, and I'm never going to give up on it," he stated.

Carter's passing sparked tributes across the entertainment world. Actor and singer Tyler Hilton shared on X, "This kid had such a spark. Known him for years and always really liked him, he was warm and really funny. Loved putting on a show and he was good at it."

The band New Kids on the Block also posted, "We are shocked and saddened about the sudden passing of Aaron Carter. Sending prayers to the Carter family. Rest in peace, Aaron."

Carter's sister Leslie died of a drug overdose in January 2012 at 25. He welcomed his son Prince Lyrik with Melanie Martin in November 2021. Carter's young son remains one of his most enduring legacies.

The toddler's appearance at the event added a deeply personal element to the premiere, drawing focus not only to the documentary's themes but also to the lasting impact of Carter's life on his family.