Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard, known as the Kid Laroi, is an Australian rapper and singer born in 2003. Gaining early attention through Triple J Unearthed at age 13, he later signed with Grade A Productions and Columbia Records. Laroi rose to international fame in 2021 with his hit single "Stay" featuring Justin Bieber, which topped charts worldwide. His debut mixtape, released in 2020, made him the youngest Australian solo artist to reach number one on the ARIA Charts and the US Billboard 200. Notable songs include "Without You" with Miley Cyrus and collaborations with artists like Jungkook and Central Cee. His first studio album, The First Time, was released in 2023.