The Kid LAROI

The Kid LAROI, born Charlton Kenneth-Jeffery Howard on August 17, 2003, is an Australian rapper and singer from Redfern, Sydney, who became one of the youngest global stars to emerge from the SoundCloud-era hip-hop scene. Mentored early on by the late Juice WRLD, with whom he toured Australia and released the collaborative track «Go», Laroi relocated to the United States and built a rapidly growing fanbase through social media and mixtapes, starting with F*ck Love in 2020.

His sound blends melodic rap, pop-punk-tinged emo hooks, and R&B, giving him crossover appeal across hip-hop and pop radio. His breakthrough single «Stay», a collaboration with Justin Bieber, became a global smash and one of the defining pop-rap crossover hits of the early 2020s, while songs like «Without You» showcased his emotionally raw, hook-driven songwriting style.

Laroi's rise reflects a broader shift in hip-hop toward genre-blurring, internet-native artists who came up outside traditional industry pathways. His music frequently explores heartbreak, fame, and personal turmoil with a directness that resonates with a young, globally connected fanbase, and his collaborations with major pop and hip-hop figures have cemented him as one of the most prominent young artists to come out of Australia.