Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys was comforted by his bandmates on stage in London on Sunday as the group performed for a crowded concert. The emotional moment stunned the crowd just a day after his brother, Aaron Carterpassed away in California.
The Backstreet Boys paid tribute to Aaron during their Sunday night performance at The O2 Arena in London. In a video shared on social media by fans attending the concert, the group’s Kevin Richardson dedicated his 2019 single, “No Place” to Aaron, telling the audience that the song was “very special to him.” with us because that song is about family. “
Nick became extremely emotional before the band member AJ hugged him. The other members of the band then joined him in hugging him. In support, fans shouted, “we love you, Nick!”
“We lost a family member yesterday. Nick’s younger brother Aaron Carter passed away yesterday,” Kevin told the crowd.
Dedicate for #AaronCarter tonight at @Backstreet Boys in @ theo2london
#Backstreet Boys pic.twitter.com/QnTuR70iE9
– Lucy Jones (@thisislucy) November 6, 2022
Nick Carter, 42, shared a text tribute to Aaron on Instagram on Sunday after the child star was found dead at his California residence, believed to be in a bathtub.
Aaron is 34 years old.
“My heart is broken. Although my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never faded,” Nick wrote.
The older brother seems to have touched on Aaron’s struggles with mental health which he claims to have struggled with while he was alive, adding;
“Now you can finally have a peace you can never find here on earth… God, please take care of my little brother.”
Fans from the Backstreet Boy’s London show have been sharing clips across social media showing the five band members comforting each other as they share their memories of Aaron.
I honestly don’t know how @nickcarter passed tonight. My love for you tonight is imaginary! London has shown love! Emotions in @ theo2 is real, the honor #AaronCarter really touching. What a night @Backstreet Boys 💙💙#RIPAaronCarter #Backstreet Boys #London pic.twitter.com/irS8nE8ekd
– LA™ (@MrLeeAntony) November 6, 2022
Aaron made his mark in the music industry as a pop singer. He released his second album “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” in 2000, which was certified triple platinum. He also toured with The Backstreet Boys, opening the band in the early days of his musical career.
