Rapper Aaron Carter died at his Lancaster, California, home on Saturday, his family members have confirmed. His fiancee, Melanie Martin, with whom he had a son named Prince, broke down in reaction to the news and asked for privacy. 

Martin released a statement reacting to the news in which she said: “We are still in the process of accepting this unfortunate reality. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.”

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The rapper was founded dead in his bathtub, however, TMZ said, however, there is no confirmation yet of the circumstances of his death. The actor had a long history of trouble with substance abuse and was not on the best of terms with his family members.

In fact, his relationship with Martin was also always bumpy. Since announcing that on social media that they are together, the duo had many rifts, fights, and even arrests over domestic violence.

Here’s a look at the timeline of their relationship.

January 2020 – Relationship confirmed

Aaron Carter and Melanie Martin announce on Instagram that they are in a relationship. Carter posts a picture of the couple confirming that they are dating.

March 2020 – Aaron gets a Melanie Face face tattoo 

Aaron reveals that he has got Melanie’s name tattooed on his face. Later, when their relationship turns sour, Aaron jokingly said that the tattoo read “Mistake”. 

March 2020 – Aaron accuses Martin of domestic violence

After allegations of domestic violence from Carter, Melanie Martin was arrested with domestic violence charges. A few days later, Carter posted a picture saying that they are no longer together.

April 2020 – Announcement of child

Just three weeks after splitting up, Carter and Martin announced that they are back together and expecting a child. It was later reported that Martin suffered a pregnancy loss. Carter said in a YouTube vide that the miscarriage was due to stress conditions and they are going to try for a baby again after she heals.

June 2020 – They are engaged

Just a few days after sharing the news of Martin’s miscarriage, they revealed in an Instagram post that they are engaged. 

March 2021 – Martin is pregnant again

In March 2021, Carter again announced on Instagram that he is expecting a child with Martin.

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November 2021 – Son Prince born

In November 2021, Carter announced on Instagram that Martin has successfully undergone a C-Section surgery to give birth to their son Prince.

November 2021 – Aaron and Melanie split

Just seven days after the birth of Prince, Carter announced they have split up again because Martin was secretly communicating with his sister Angela. Carter did not have a good relationship with his siblings.

December 2021 – Aaron and Martin reconcile

In December 2021, Martin posted an Instagram story a day before Carter’s birthday announcing that they are back together again. Carter is seen holding their baby in the story.

February 2022 – Aaron and Martin split again

Aaron announces on social media that they have split up again. Although he did not say why they split up, he said that he would not date again as he found it difficult to trust women.

February 2022 – Aaron files restraining order against Martin

Carter files a restraining order against Martin claiming that she caused her“emotional distress, anguish, shoving and scratching.” He also said that Martin was always “verbally abusive, taunting, antagonizing” to him.

March 2022 – Martin says Aaron punched her

A month later, Martin files a restraining order alleging that Carter punched her and broke several of her ribs during a fight.