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The Kid LAROI
The Masonic — San Francisco, CA
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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 + San Francisco

The Kid LAROI's October 2022 stop at UCSF Mission Bay felt like watching someone figure out who they were in real time. The setlist mixed early hits with deeper cuts—"TRAGIC" and "ALWAYS DO" sat comfortably alongside the obvious choices like "STAY." There's something about the Bay Area crowds that makes artists lean into vulnerability, and you could feel it when they ran through "Thousand Miles." It wasn't a massive venue, which meant the intimacy actually landed. They closed on "WITHOUT YOU," which feels right for someone still building their catalog in front of crowds that actually care.

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Live Music in San Francisco

San Francisco's music scene has always been fractured between underground experimental stuff and whatever major tours roll through. Pop-punk and alt-pop acts like The Kid LAROI fit somewhere in that middle ground—young enough to pull TikTok crowds, melodic enough for radio, but with enough edge to not feel entirely manufactured. The city's venues range from tiny clubs to massive arenas, so artists at LAROI's level tend to do well here.

San Francisco road trip to see The Kid LAROI?

Stay in Hayes Valley or the Mission—both neighborhoods have the kind of restaurants and bars that make a weekend feel deliberate rather than touristy. Head to State Bird Provisions for dinner if you can get in; it's precise and inventive without being pretentious. Spend a day in Muir Woods or hiking around Twin Peaks for actual views of the city. The de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is worth a couple hours if the weather holds. Hit up a coffee place on Valencia Street in the Mission just to sit and watch the neighborhood move around you.

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