Aaron Carter’s legacy may soon be cemented in one of entertainment’s most iconic landmarks — and his mother is asking fans to help make it happen.
Jane Carter Schneck has launched a GoFundMe campaign with the goal of raising $85,000 to secure a star for her late son on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Speaking to TMZ, Schneck said she plans to submit the official application before the May 15 deadline, noting that the process requires both approval from the selection committee and a sponsorship fee.
For Schneck, the effort is deeply personal. She said Carter “would’ve loved” the idea and recalled walking along Hollywood Boulevard with him when he was just a child. During one of those trips, she told her son, “You’re going to be there someday.” According to Schneck, Carter confidently replied, “Yeah.”
The GoFundMe page echoes that sense of purpose, stating that the funds will go toward “the creation, installation, and long-term maintenance of the star.” It adds, “We are coming together as fans, friends, and supporters to honor Aaron Carter’s legacy… Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer.”
The campaign also encourages those who can’t contribute financially to share the fundraiser, emphasizing that support of any kind matters. “If you’re unable to give, sharing this campaign means just as much,” the page reads. “Let’s come together to celebrate Aaron’s life, his music, and the lasting mark he left on so many hearts.”
As of now, only a small portion of the goal has been raised, but Schneck remains hopeful that Carter’s fans will rally behind the effort. His siblings, including Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter and twin sister Angel, are reportedly supportive of the campaign.
Aaron Carter rose to fame in the late 1990s as a teen pop sensation, releasing his self-titled debut album in 1997. He quickly became a household name with hits like “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It),” “That’s How I Beat Shaq,” and his cover of “I Want Candy.” He toured with major acts like the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears before launching his own headlining tour.
Beyond music, Carter also built a career in acting, appearing on shows like Lizzie McGuire, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and 7th Heaven, as well as films including Fat Albert and Popstar. He even made his Broadway debut in Seussical the Musical in 2001.
In later years, Carter explored new creative directions, including releasing his fifth studio album, LØVË, in 2018. Despite personal struggles, his influence on a generation of young fans remained undeniable.
Carter died on Nov. 5, 2022, at the age of 34. He was found in a bathtub at his home in Lancaster, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner later ruled his death an accidental drowning after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam.
He is survived by his son, Prince Lyric Carter, who was born in November 2021.
Now, nearly three years after his passing, Schneck is hoping to give her son a lasting tribute — one that reflects both his early promise and the enduring connection he shared with fans around the world.