All About Tate McRae's Boyfriend & Their Relationship Together

Tate McRae has been turning heads with her music, killer dance moves and her love life. The rising pop diva and professional dancer—known for hits like "you broke me first" and "greedy"—has been making headlines alongside Australian singer-rapper The Kid LAROI, aka Tate McRae's boyfriend. At just 21, McRae is quickly becoming pop's next big thing, blending polished vocals with dynamic choreography. Her 2020 breakout single "you broke me first" dominated TikTok and has since racked up almost 2 billion streams​ on Spotify, proving this Canadian pop princess's star power early on.

Now, as her career skyrockets, fans are equally captivated by the budding romance between Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI—a pairing that has all the makings of a music industry power couple. But who exactly is McRae's famous other half, and how did these two young stars get together? Below, we dive into The Kid LAROI's background, the story of how he and McRae met, and a timeline of their relationship's key moments.

• Tate McRae is dating The Kid LAROI, an Australian singer-rapper.
• Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI confirmed their status as a couple in April 2024.
• Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI released a song they made together in February 2025.

In this article:

• Who is Tate McRae's Boyfriend, The Kid LAROI?
• How Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI Met
• Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI's Relationship Timeline

Who is Tate McRae's Boyfriend, The Kid LAROI?

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The Kid LAROI (Charlton Howard) is a 21-year-old Australian singer-rapper who's quickly become a force in the music industry. Hailing from Sydney, he first gained international attention through his mentorship with the late Juice WRLD and soon burst onto the global scene with the 2021 mega-hit "STAY"—a collaboration with Justin Bieber that topped charts worldwide​. Prior to that, LAROI's emo-rap breakup anthem "Without You" went viral (even getting a Miley Cyrus remix), cementing his status as a rising star.

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How Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI Met

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By late 2023, both McRae and LAROI were coming out of previous relationships. McRae had split from hockey player Cole Sillinger in early 2023 and LAROI had parted ways with his longtime girlfriend, TikTok star Katarina Deme, by that summer. The exact moment Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI first met isn't publicly known, but they likely crossed paths through the music industry or mutual friends.

Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI's Relationship Timeline

Below, we take a look at Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI's relationship timeline, highlighting the major milestones, sweet moments and public appearances that have defined their romance so far.

January 2024: Rumors about Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI begin to swirl

To ring in 2024, McRae and LAROI appeared to take a group trip to Mexico together. In an Instagram photo dump from the getaway, McRae posed in a black one-piece with a loose button-down shirt—one that eagle-eyed fans noticed looked identical to a shirt LAROI had worn before​. LAROI's response? A simple emoji comment on McRae's post which only fueled speculation further. Just a week later, on January 16, the pair gave the rumor mill even more to work with: According to People, paparazzi caught McRae and LAROI on a cozy dinner date in Santa Monica, leaving Giorgio Baldi restaurant together​.

February 2024: Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI start popping up at public events together

By February, the not-so-secret couple started popping up at major events hand in hand. In early February, McRae was a performer and celebrity guest at the NHL All-Star Game in Toronto, and LAROI joined to cheer her on. Backstage at the hockey event, the two were spotted holding hands, even heading off for what looked like a double date with Justin and Hailey Bieber. (It seems hanging with the Biebers is a recurring theme for this duo!) The next weekend, McRae and LAROI were both in Las Vegas for Super Bowl festivities and were again seen together at a high-profile party. A viral video showed the pair walking hand in hand at a Super Bowl weekend event and Justin Bieber shared a photo that featured him, Hailey Bieber, LAROI and McRae together.

April 2024: Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI confirm their status as a couple

On April 14, during The Kid LAROI's concert at Dublin's 3Arena, he paused between songs to make a shoutout: "I need everybody to sing this as loud as they can because my girlfriend's here tonight, and I don't want to look lame," LAROI announced to the crowd​. Fans erupted in screams as cameras panned to McRae watching from the side stage. It was the first time either of them publicly used the term "girlfriend" or spoke about the relationship—and it happened in grand fashion on a concert stage. From that night on, the two stars were finally official in the public eye.

July 2024: Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI are Instagram official

Over the spring, McRae and LAROI kept their relationship relatively low-key, but by summer, they were ready to share a bit more. On July 1, McRae celebrated her 21st birthday, and The Kid LAROI marked the occasion by going Instagram official. He posted a photo on his IG Story of him and McRae sharing a kiss, accompanied by the caption: "happy 21st birthday 🥲❤️ you make me better! I love yoooouuu @tatemcrae." Cue the collective "aww" from the internet. It was a brief Story post (not a permanent feed pic), but screenshots spread across fan accounts and entertainment sites.

August 2024: Tate McRae celebrates The Kid LAROI's birthday—plus a surprise performance

In August, the couple's status as a pop power couple really started to shine. On August 17, The Kid LAROI turned 21, and McRae didn't hold back in celebrating him. She posted a glowing birthday tribute on her Instagram Stories, calling him "Birthday boyyyyyy"​ and sharing a cute video of the two of them dancing goofily backstage at one of her shows. In the clip, McRae and LAROI laugh, dance and even share a quick kiss. "@thekidlaroi i love you soooooo much <3 so grateful for u," McRae wrote over the video.

If that wasn't adorable enough, just a few days later, the pair gave fans an epic surprise on stage. On August 22, during McRae's sold-out concert at New York's Madison Square Garden, she brought out LAROI as a special guest. Together, they performed his hit "Without You" as a duet for the first time. The crowd went wild as McRae and LAROI sang to each other on stage and even closed the performance with a kiss. "I'm so proud of you, and you have so many people in here that love you. I'm one of them," LAROI told McRae in front of the roaring audience​.

September 2024: Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI together at the VMAs

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The pair appeared at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12. McRae walked the VMA red carpet solo (stunning in a Britney Spears-inspired outfit), but once inside the arena, she and LAROI were inseparable. Throughout the show, cameras caught them holding hands and sharing sweet forehead kisses in the audience.

February 2025: Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI collaborate musically

One of the coolest milestones for the musical couple came in February 2025, when McRae released her highly anticipated new album So Close to What. Fans had been speculating whether The Kid LAROI would appear on a song, and he did—the album's swoony ninth track, "I Know Love," is a duet between McRae and LAROI. This marked their first official musical collaboration on a record.

McRae opened up to Billboard about the experience of working with her boyfriend in the studio. "It was a really funny process, because me and LAROI have never really, like, taken each other seriously," McRae said. "You know when you're in a relationship and you sing around each other, but you don't really, like, sing? So it was a little stressful being in the studio singing and writing in front of him, but it was a cool experience to watch him in his process."

March 2025: Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI's star-studded weekend

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As awards season rolled around, Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI had a truly whirlwind weekend that solidified their power couple status. On Saturday, March 1, The Kid LAROI's girlfriend was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, delivering a show-stopping performance (and yes, LAROI was right there in NYC to support her). The next day, the duo hopped on a plane to Los Angeles and made their first-ever joint red carpet appearance at the iconic Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills. Dressed to impress, they posed for photos and even snuck a few sweet kisses inside the event​.

April 2025: Tate McRae is on tour without The Kid LAROI

Despite their recent song release, the current Tate McRae tour has the pop star traveling across 18 countries solo. The Kid LAROI isn't scheduled for a tour as of right now.