The Kid LAROI

The Kid LAROI is an Australian singer, songwriter, and rapper who became one of the youngest global music superstars of the 2020s. Born Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard on August 17, 2003, in Sydney, Australia, he is of French-Australian and Kamilaroi Aboriginal heritage, with his stage name paying tribute to his Indigenous roots. He grew up in the housing projects of Waterloo in inner Sydney, where he was exposed to music from a young age by his mother, who worked in the music industry.

LAROI began freestyling and recording music as a child and gained early attention through social media and SoundCloud. His talent caught the attention of the late Juice WRLD, who became a mentor and brought the young artist on tour. After Juice WRLD’s tragic passing in 2019, LAROI honored his mentor while carving out his own artistic identity. He signed with Columbia Records and Grade A Productions, and his mixtapes “F*ck Love” (2020) and its deluxe editions became massive commercial successes, debuting in the top five on the Billboard 200.

His collaboration with Justin Bieber, “Stay,” became one of the biggest songs of 2021, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping charts in over 20 countries. The song’s success made LAROI one of the most streamed artists globally and cemented his status as a bonafide pop star. His single “Without You” also achieved global success, further demonstrating his hitmaking ability. He continued releasing music and touring extensively throughout 2023 and beyond.

As of 2026, The Kid LAROI’s net worth is estimated at $10 million. Despite his young age, he has built substantial wealth through record sales, billions of streams, world tours, and lucrative brand partnerships. His deals with major brands and his ability to consistently produce chart-topping hits have made him one of the wealthiest young artists in the world. His continued evolution as an artist suggests his financial trajectory will only continue upward.