Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard, also known as The Kid LAROI, has become the highest placing Indigenous Australian artist in the history of triple j‘s Hottest 100.
‘Stay’, his track with Justin Bieber, finished second in this year’s Hottest 100 countdown, and has surged in popularity on popular music app TikTok.
This year’s Hottest 100 was packed full of great tracks and artists, making Howard’s achievement even sweeter.
Of course, the top triple j story is the fact that the Wiggles (yes, our childhood faves the Wiggles) took out the top spot.
Spacey Jane came in third place with ‘Lots of Nothing’, and Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo tied for most songs in the countdown this year.
The Kia LAROI is a Kamilaroi man with his stage name being derived from the name of his country.
Due to him charting at number two this year, he has now overtaken the previously highest placing First Nations artist Thelma Plum, who hit number 9 on the 2019 countdown.
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The Kid LAROI was also awarded Artist of the Year at lest year’s National Indigenous Music Awards.
This year, we’re going to be fortunate enough to get LAROI all to ourselves for his tour.
The End of the World tour will be finishing up in Australia and New Zealand.
The Kid LAROI– End of the World World Tour Australia 2022
Thursday, May 26th, 2022
Qudos Bank Arena: Gadigal Land, Sydney NSW
Tickets: Ticketek
Friday, May 27th, 2022
Qudos Bank Arena: Gadigal Land, Sydney NSW
Tickets: Ticketek
Monday, May 30th, 2022
RAC Arena: Whadjuk Nyoongar Nation, Perth WA
Tickets: Ticketek
Wednesday, June 1st, 2022
Adelaide Entertainment Centre: Kaurna, Adelaide SA
Tickets: Ticketek
Friday, June 3rd, 2022
Rod Laver Arena: Wurundjeri Land, Melbourne VIC
Tickets: Ticketek
Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Rod Laver Arena: Wurundjeri Land, Melbourne VIC
Tickets: Ticketek
Monday, June 6th, 2022 — SOLD OUT
Riverstage: Jagera Turrbal, Brisbane QLD
Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 — SOLD OUT
Riverstage: Jagera Turrbal, Brisbane QLD
Check out The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber in ‘Stay’:
