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Aaron Carter, who died connected Nov. 5 astatine the property of 34, was noticeably near retired of the successful memoriam tribute astatine the 2023 Grammy Awards show. See what fans are saying astir the perceived snub.
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Aaron Carter fans are calling retired the Recording Academy for not honoring the precocious vocalist astatine the 2023 Grammys.
During the Feb. 5 broadcast of the awards show, viewers noticed that Aaron—who died connected Nov. 5 astatine the property of 34—was not included successful its in memoriam segment. While Aaron was acknowledged by the Recording Academy successful a database shared online anterior to the ceremony, galore of his supporters took to societal media to aerial their grievances implicit the onstage omission.
"Shame connected the grammys 2023!" 1 Twitter idiosyncratic wrote. "He was truthful multitalented! A popular icon. How disheartening."
Meanwhile, different instrumentality tweeted, "Aaron Carter was not successful the successful memoriam… I just. Can't."
A 3rd follower called the exclusion "disrespectful and inhumane," adding, "we emotion you aaron."
The successful memoriam tribute featured performances from Kacey Musgraves, Quavo, Maverick City Music, Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood and Bonnie Raitt. Among the precocious stars honored successful a slideshow shown onscreen included Migos rapper Takeoff, state legend Loretta Lynn, Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie, actress-singer Olivia Newton-John and guitarist Jeff Beck.
In January, a benefit performance inspired by Aaron's life was held successful Los Angeles. Co-hosted by by Lance Bass and Aaron's duplicate sister Angel Carter, the lawsuit saw performances from the erstwhile kid star's older member Nick Carter and AJ McLean, arsenic good arsenic 98 Degrees' Jeff Timmons and American Idol alum David Archuleta.
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It raised much than $150,000 for On Our Sleeves, a children's intelligence wellness organization, per The Hollywood Reporter. In a erstwhile connection to E! News, a rep for Nick said that the Backstreet Boys vocalist has "long supported" the non-profit.
"On Our Sleeves is connected a ngo to supply each assemblage successful America entree to free, evidenced-informed acquisition resources indispensable for breaking stigmas astir kid intelligence wellness arsenic good arsenic educating families and advocates," the connection read. "By honoring Aaron, you assistance Nick, Angel, and their family's committedness of helping others."
E! News has reached retired to the Recording Academy for remark but hasn't heard back.
Watch the 2023 Grammy Awards Sunday, Feb. 5, astatine 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT connected CBS and don't miss E! News connected Monday, Feb. 6, astatine 11 p.m. for a recap of music's biggest night.
