The Kid LAROI is 23 years old. He was born Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard on 17 August 2003, which means he celebrated his 23rd birthday on 17 August 2026. By the standards of modern pop, that number is startling — he has already spent nearly a decade inside the music industry, topped charts on three continents, and released two studio albums before most people his age finish a degree.
Quick facts at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard |
| Stage name | The Kid LAROI |
| Date of birth | 17 August 2003 |
| Age (September 2026) | 23 |
| Birthplace | Waterloo, New South Wales, in the inner south of Sydney |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Height | Approximately 5 ft 10½ in (1.79 m) |
| Occupation | Singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer |
| Label | Columbia Records / Grade A Productions |
Where the name comes from
The stage name is not random branding. His mother is Indigenous Australian and a member of the Kamilaroi (Gamilaraay) people, and the artist derived “LAROI” from that community’s name. His father, Nick Howard, briefly chased a recording career of his own before moving into production and engineering work for Australian acts. LAROI’s early childhood included a stretch living in Broken Hill in the outback before the family returned to Waterloo, and at one point he and his mother were couch-surfing and struggling financially.
Age timeline: what he did, and when
Because “kid laroi age” is usually searched by people trying to work out how young he was at each milestone, here is the career mapped against his birthdays.
Age 13 (2016) — He was first noticed by Triple J Unearthed at just 13 years old. His years-active count officially begins around this point.
Age 14 (2018) — On 16 August 2018, the day before his 15th birthday, he released his debut EP 14 With a Dream, working with Manu Crooks, B Wise and Miracle. That same month he became a finalist in the Triple J Unearthed High competition. An FBi Radio interviewer that year noted he turned up in his school uniform, because the interview had to be scheduled after class.
Age 15–16 (2019) — He gained wider recognition through Juice WRLD, who met him during an Australian tour and led him to sign with Lil Bibby’s Grade A Productions in a joint venture with Columbia Records.
Age 17 (2020) — His first mixtape F*ck Love went to number one on the Australian chart, making him the youngest Australian solo artist to achieve that, and it also reached number one on the US Billboard 200.
Age 17–18 (2021) — On 9 July 2021 he released “Stay” with Justin Bieber; it peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, his highest-charting US single. The track has since passed a billion streams on Spotify.
Age 20 (2023) — His debut studio album The First Time arrived on 10 November 2023, supported by the singles “Love Again” and “Too Much” with Jung Kook and Central Cee.
Age 22 (2026) — Before I Forget, his second studio album, was released on 9 January 2026 through Columbia Records, peaking inside the top five of both the ARIA and Billboard 200 charts. An earlier version of the record was finished by mid-2025, but he scrapped all but one song and spent three months rebuilding it around a recent breakup. A deluxe edition followed, with “I Condemn” and “Pieces” released in April and May 2026.
Age 23 (17 August 2026 – present) — The current age at time of writing.
Why the “age” question keeps trending
Three things drive the search volume. First, the confusion between his debut-era coverage and now: much of his breakout press was written before he had even turned 18. Second, outdated pages. Several large entertainment databases still display a cached age of 21 or 22 because they were last refreshed before his August 2026 birthday — always check the birthdate, not the displayed number. Third, his relationships: he dated Canadian singer Tate McRae from 2024 to 2025, which pushed a fresh wave of biographical searches.
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How old will he be in future years?
- 17 August 2027 → 24
- 17 August 2028 → 25
- 17 August 2030 → 27
- 17 August 2033 → 30
FAQ
How old is The Kid LAROI right now?
23 years old, as of September 2026.
What is The Kid LAROI’s real name?
Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard.
Where was he born?
Waterloo, in the inner south of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
How old was he when “Stay” hit number one?
Seventeen when it was released in July 2021; he turned 18 the following month.
Is The Kid LAROI Indigenous Australian?
Yes — his mother is Indigenous Australian, from the Kamilaroi people.
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