Aaron Carter’s mom, Jane Carter Schneck, has launched a GoFundMe to honor his music legacy with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Schneck noted in the fundraiser description that her late son, who died at 34 in November 2022, wore many hats as a “singer, rapper, actor, and entertainer who rose to international fame” and was “one of the most recognizable teen pop stars of the late 1990s and early 2000s.”
Carter’s mom reflected on his successful career, which started with the release of his self-titled debut album in 1997 at the age of 9. The singer went on to drop chart-topping singles “I Want Candy” and “That’s How I Beat Shaq” before his albums Oh Aaron and Another Earthquake!
“Carter toured internationally, performed alongside major acts including the Backstreet Boys, and became a familiar face on television, including a top-five finish on Dancing With the Stars,” Schneck continued. “He later expanded into stage acting and independent music.”
Schneck highlighted that her son’s “impact on a generation of young fans and his contributions to pop music continue to resonate,” which is why she is determined to get him his own star.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce began accepting 2027 nominations on April 1, with a deadline for this year’s admissions on May 15. Posthumous awards require a two-year waiting period after death, according to the Walk of Fame website, which notes that “one posthumous award may be given each year and a family member must accept the award.”
Schneck said the money raised from her GoFundMe “will cover the creation, installation, and long-term maintenance of the star,” adding, “Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer.”
“Let’s come together to celebrate Aaron’s life, his music, and the lasting mark he left on so many hearts,” Carter’s mother concluded. “Thank you for your love and support.”
As of Thursday, April 16, $331 has been raised out of an $85,000 goal.
Aaron Carter had dealt with his fair share of ups and downs through the years. “I learned there’s a very valuable lesson in growing up as a young star and then being about to come out on the other side,” the “I Want Candy” singer exclusively told Us Weekly in April 2017 of when he started performing […]
It’s been nearly four years since Carter was found unresponsive in his California home, where he was later pronounced dead. According to the coroner’s report obtained by Us Weekly at the time, he drowned in a bathtub due to the effects of difluoroethane and alprazolam. His death was ruled an accident.
The musician is survived by his mother, older brother and Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, and his twin sister, Angel Carter, as well as his 4-year-old son, Prince, whom he shares with ex-fiancée Melanie Martin.
