The mother of late pop star Aaron Carter has launched a fundraising campaign to secure her son a place on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, aiming to preserve his musical legacy for future generations.
Jane Carter has initiated a GoFundMe campaign with a goal of $85,000 to cover the application and installation costs for a star dedicated to her son, who passed away in 2022 at age 34. The effort represents a heartfelt attempt to honor the singer's contributions to the music industry during his career.
"This is about creating a permanent tribute where fans can remember Aaron and his music," Jane Carter explained in a statement. "He touched so many lives through his work, and this star would ensure his legacy continues to inspire."
The Hollywood Walk of Fame requires a $75,000 sponsorship fee for star installation, with additional funds covering ceremony expenses. While celebrities typically receive stars through studio or network nominations, family-led campaigns have occasionally succeeded in recent years.
Aaron Carter rose to fame in the late 1990s with hits like "I Want Candy" and "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)," selling millions of albums worldwide. His career spanned music, television, and Broadway performances before his untimely death.
Fans have already begun contributing to the campaign, sharing memories of how Carter's music impacted their lives. The family hopes to submit the application once funding is secured, though Walk of Fame selection committees typically review nominations annually with no guarantee of approval.
This public fundraising approach reflects changing dynamics in how entertainment legacies are preserved, as digital platforms enable direct fan participation in memorialization efforts that were once exclusively industry-driven.