The Kid Laroi's Name Explained - Origin & Meaning Revealed!

The Kid Laroi is one of the biggest rising stars in the music business right now and fans might be wondering how he came up with his stage name.

The 17-year-old Australian rapper recently released his “Without You” remix with Miley Cyrus and he’s going to perform the song on Saturday Night Live.

So, how did he get his name?

Click inside to find out…

Laroi‘s real name is actually Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard. His stage name is derived from the name of the Aboriginal community where his ancestors come from.

Laroi‘s great-great grandfather comes from the Stolen Generation, who were children of Australian Aboriginal descent. These children were taken from their families and placed with white families. While his great-great grandfather was told he was Spanish because of his complexion, he later found out he was from the Kamilaroi.

The origin of The Kid Laroi‘s name comes from the name of the Aboriginal community, Kamilaroi.

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