ABC News Studios’ Documentary Delves Into the Complicated Life of Pop Sensation Aaron Carter, Chronicling His Struggles With Mental Health, Addiction, and Family Turmoil

‘Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop‘ Begins Streaming on Monday, May 1, Only on Hulu.

ABC News Studios announced a new documentary, “Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop,” which dives deep into the life of pop singer Aaron Carter. Carter became a mainstay of the early 2000s pop scene, touring the world as a child solo artist with chart-topping hits like “I Want Candy” and earning the title “The Little Prince of Pop” from Michael Jackson. Just a few years after his rise to fame, Carter began a cycle of mental health struggles, experienced family turmoil, and grappled with addiction – culminating in his untimely death in November 2022. “Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop” begins streaming on MONDAY, MAY 1, only on Hulu.

The program features interviews with those closest to the pop star, including AJ McLean, a member of the Backstreet Boys who knew Carter since childhood; Melanie Martin, Carter’s fiancée, and mother of his son; Taylor Helgeson, Carter’s best friend and manager; Dr. Travis Stork, former host of “The Doctors” who tried to help Carter through his addiction journey; Christy Carlson Romano, former Disney Channel child star; Phil Lobel, Carter’s former publicist and more.

“Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop” is produced for Hulu by ABC News Studios.

ABC News Studios, inspired by ABC News’ trusted reporting, is a premium, narrative non-fiction original production house and commissioning partner of series and specials. ABC News Studios champions untold and authentic stories driving the cultural zeitgeist spanning true-crime, investigations, pop culture, and news-adjacent stories. ABC News Studios’ original titles include critically acclaimed documentaries “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields,” “The Lady Bird Diaries,” “Aftershock” and “The Murders Before the Marathon” as well as compelling docu-series, including “Killing County,” “Wild Crime,” “Death in the Dorms” and “Web of Death.”