Nick Carter expressed his grief and overwhelming sadness for the loss of his brother Aaron Carter during a Backstreet Boys concert with his members.
The band played “No Place” during a Sunday show in London as photos of Nick and the “I Want Candy” singer played onscreen.
Nick, 42, was visibly emotional, crying as A.J. McLean, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough hugged him.
As for Kevin Richardson, 51, the musician spoke to the crowd.
“Tonight we’ve got heavy hearts because we lost one of our family members yesterday, and we just wanted to find a moment in our show to recognize him,” he said. “Nick’s little brother, Aaron Carter passed away yesterday. He’s a part of our family,” Richardson concluded.
Dorough, 49, chimed in, “We’d like to dedicate this song to our little brother, Aaron Carter. … May he rest in heaven.”
Earlier that same day, Nick posted throwback photos with Aaron via Instagram as he shared his “broken” heart with his followers.
“Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded,” Nick said. “I have always held on to the hope that he would somehow, someday want to walk a healthy path and eventually find the help that he so desperately needed.”
Nick went on to talk about addiction and mental illness being the real villain in his brother’s passing.
“Sometimes we want to blame someone or something for a loss,” Nick wrote. I will miss my brother more than anyone will ever know. I love you Chizz. Now you can finally have the peace you could never find here on earth….I love you baby brother.”
Aaron’s twin sister, Angel Carter, also posted to social media on Sunday, calling her sibling funny and sweet.
“I have so many memories of you and I, and I promise to cherish them. I know you’re at peace now. I will carry you with me until the day I die and get to see you again,” Angel wrote.
Aaron was found dead in his California home on Saturday. He is survived by son Prince, 11 months.
Aaron worked very hard towards the end of his life in recovery, to be a good father and to make amends with his family.
