'Daddy is playing birthday songs in heaven': Aaron Carter and Melanie Martin's son celebrates first birthday
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Just weeks after the singer's tragic death at age 34, Aaron Carter's ex-fiancee Melanie Martin put on a brave face as she celebrated their son Prince Lyric Carter's first birthday at Chuck E. Cheese. On Tuesday, November 22, in Costa Mesa, California, Martin celebrated the moment with her loving family and friends. She held her son carefully in her arms.
Martin carried a large photo collage of the late pop star and Lyric Carter's birthday cake had a picture of his father. Carter's presence was felt throughout the entire evening, as reported by Daily Mail. Along with meeting the Chuck E. Cheese mouse mascot, the birthday kid also had the opportunity to give the mascot a high-five with Martin's assistance. Her encouraging friends showered the youngster with affection as well. As they walked outdoors, one of her friends carried Lyric Carter while another gently assisted him in taking a picture inside a Chuck E. Cheese car.
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She was being followed by Martin, who was carrying the photo collage. The latter also released a bouquet of balloons into the night sky as a symbolic act. Martin took to Instagram, uploaded a short clip, and wrote, "Happy birthday to my baby boy Prince Lyric Carter," alongside a sweet slideshow of Carter with the bundle of joy. She added, "Today is going to be a tough one for me, but I know your daddy is playing birthday songs for you up in heaven. I love you, baby boy!!!"
Martin also posted a clip of a billboard in Times Square, New York City, featuring a picture of Carter with a wish for his first birthday and a picture of Lyric Carter inside it. She uploaded that clip and wrote, "Happy Birthday, Prince! Words can't explain how I feel rn thank you for all the love and support. I ask everyone to keep a positive attitude, take a moment to light a candle and play your favorite song by Aaron Carter! We all appreciate you so much! From @missmelaniemartin @mattykevs @checkthestar and the supporters! happy first birthday!"
Martin also shared a story, that was prevoiusly posted on Carter's account, in which she wrote, "I promise to take Prince on dirt bike rides I know how excited you were since before he was even born."
On November 5, a member of Carter's management group provided information with confirmation of his demise. The reason of death was not disclosed. The Hollywood Reporter was informed at the time by a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department that a suspicious death had occurred at Carter's address, though the identity of the deceased could not be confirmed, as reported by Billboard.