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The Kid LAROI
Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater — Austin, TX
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About The Kid LAROI

The Kid LAROI is an Australian rapper and singer who broke through in the early 2020s with a blend of emo rap and pop sensibilities. Born Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard, he grew up in the Central Coast of New South Wales and found his sound by combining melodic vocals with introspective lyrics about relationships and mental health. His 2020 track "WITHOUT YOU" became a streaming phenomenon, establishing him as a voice for a generation processing heartbreak through internet-native music. The song hit number 1 in Australia and cracked the global top 10, partly through TikTok virality but mostly because it actually connected. His collaboration with Justin Bieber on "STAY" became one of the biggest songs of 2021, proving his crossover appeal. What distinguishes LAROI from other Gen Z rappers is his refusal to hide behind production—his vocals are often raw and unpolished, his bars lean emotional over technical. He's made music that sounds like it was written at 3am, and that desperation is the whole point.

His shows skew young and high-energy, with crowds that know every word. LAROI commits physically to performances, moving constantly rather than posturing. The energy is less mosh pit and more collective singalong—people genuinely care about the lyrics. Sets feel intimate despite venue size.

Known for WITHOUT YOU, STAY, GO, TELL ME WHY, A THOUSAND MILES

The Kid LAROI + Austin

The Kid LAROI brought a solid setlist through Austin in summer 2022, hitting Stubb's Bar-B-Q with the kind of range that showed real depth beyond the obvious singles. The show had legs — nearly two hours of material that leaned into the catalog, pulling "NOT SOBER" and "Paris to Tokyo" alongside crowd staples like "STAY" and "WITHOUT YOU." "Lucid Dreams" closed things out, which felt like the right move for an artist still building momentum in a city that's seen plenty of pop-rap crossovers come through.

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Live Music in Austin

Austin's live music scene runs deep, but it's traditionally been built on country, Americana, and classic rock. Pop-rap acts like The Kid LAROI represent a different lane entirely—younger, streaming-native, genre-fluid. The city's gotten better at hosting these artists alongside its legacy acts, even if the vibe is less "Live Music Capital" and more "we've got stages for everyone now."

Austin road trip to see The Kid LAROI?

Stay in East Austin, where you'll find better restaurants and a neighborhood that actually feels alive. Dinner at Suerte—confident, creative food in a space that doesn't try too hard. During the day, wander the galleries and vintage shops along East 6th, or head to Zilker Park to sit with a coffee and watch Austin be itself. If you've got time, catch live music at Mohawk or Hotel Vegas—smaller rooms where you can see how Austin's songwriting community actually operates. The city's best asset isn't any single thing; it's the density of good people doing interesting work.

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