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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 Jose

The Kid LAROI brought a lean, intense set to SAP Center in December 2021, leaning into the softer side of their catalog. They opened with "STILL CHOSE YOU" and worked through the emotional core of their early releases—"ALWAYS DO," "Thousand Miles"—before hitting the obvious moments with "STAY" and "WITHOUT YOU." But the real moment was "F*CK YOU, GOODBYE," a track that showed they weren't just here to play it safe. The whole thing felt like watching someone figure out who they were in real time, which maybe was the point.

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Live Music in San Jose

San Jose's music landscape has always had room for pop-leaning artists who blur genre lines. The city's venues range from intimate clubs to arena-sized spaces, and they've historically drawn talent that appeals to younger audiences exploring pop-punk, melodic rap, and alternative sounds. The Kid LAROI fits naturally into that ecosystem—his blend of emotional hooks and production-heavy tracks resonates with the Bay Area's taste for artists who don't play it straight.

San Jose road trip to see The Kid LAROI?

Stay in Willow Glen, where tree-lined streets and local galleries give you something to do before the show. Hit Adega for Portuguese cuisine that actually justifies the price, then walk off dinner around the neighborhood's vintage shops. If you've got afternoon time, the San José Museum of Art is legitimately worth an hour—it's small enough to not feel like a chore, and their contemporary collection is better curated than you'd expect. Grab coffee at Chromatic before heading to the venue. The area's low-key enough that you won't feel like you're in a tourist trap, but established enough that everything works.

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