Fans expressed shock and dismay after Aaron Carter was left out of the Grammy Awards “In Memoriam” tribute on Sunday night, just three months after the singer’s death.
The moving tribute segment honored country singer Loretta Lynn, Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie, actor and rapper Coolio, guitarist Jeff Beck and slain Migos member Takeoff.
Additional names of other significant music industry members who recently died also flashed on the screen, as performers paid tribute to the late entertainers.
Carter, who was 34 when he died, shot to fame at a young age with hits like “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” and “I Want Candy.” He was found dead at his home in Lancaster, California, in November 2022.
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While the late singer was not honored during the on-air tribute on Sunday night, People magazine reported that Carter was included in the in memoriam tribute section in the physical Grammys program.
HuffPost reached out to the Grammys and a representative for Carter for comment.
In addition to Carter’s notable omission, watchful Grammy viewers also cried foul when it appeared that Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the Foo Fighters, was also left out of the tribute.
Hawkins died in March 2022 at age 50, while the band was on tour in South America, and just days before they were scheduled to perform at the 2022 Grammy Awards.
The drummer was honored by host Trevor Noah at last year’s Grammy Awards, which is why he was not included in this year’s segment.
At last year’s ceremony, the Foo Fighters took home three Grammys for Best Rock Album, Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song.