Overview
#WithoutYouTheKidLaroi celebrated Australian artist The Kid LAROI’s breakout single, which reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 before his collaboration with Justin Bieber on “STAY.”
Heartbreak Anthem
“Without You” became TikTok’s go-to heartbreak soundtrack in early 2021, soundtracking relationship breakup videos and emotional storytelling content.
Miley Cyrus Remix
A remix featuring Miley Cyrus in April 2021 extended the song’s commercial life and introduced LAROI to older audiences beyond Gen Z.
Chart Success
- Peak: #8 Billboard Hot 100 (original)
- TikTok: 10+ billion views
- Streams: 1+ billion on Spotify
Career Launch
“Without You” set the stage for LAROI’s massive summer 2021 hit “STAY” with Justin Bieber, establishing him as one of Australia’s biggest music exports since Sia.
Juice WRLD Connection
As a protégé of the late Juice WRLD, LAROI’s emotive vocal style and melodic approach continued the emo-rap aesthetic of his mentor.
Sources:
- Billboard chart data
- TikTok trends analysis 2021