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Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI’s relationship has been making waves since early 2024.
The Canadian pop star and the Australian artist have captivated fans with their budding romance thanks to sneaky selfies and hand-in-hand date nights, but it wasn't until April 2024 that LAROI seemingly confirmed their relationship status. After months of speculation, LAROI revealed to fans at his April 14 show in Dublin that “his girlfriend” was in the audience, where McRae was watching from the side stage.
When asked about the possibility of releasing a song with LAROI on the red carpet at the iHeartRadio Music Awards just two weeks prior,McRae laughed and covered her face.
“Maybe,” she told Billboard. “He’s amazing.”
The new relationship comes almost a year after McRae’s split from hockey player Cole Sillinger, which prompted the pop star to delete all photos of the athlete from her social media accounts. As for LAROI, he dated TikTok star Katarina Deme from 2020 until the two split in 2023.
From their rumored romance's early whispers to confirming their status on stage, here’s Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI’s complete relationship timeline.
January 7, 2024: Tate McRae appears to wear The Kid LAROI’s shirt in a mirror selfie
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In a photo dump from a trip to Mexico, McRae posed in a black one-piece with a button-down draped over her shoulders. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice that the shirt looked notably similar to one LAROI had been seen wearing. After McRae posted her photos on Instagram, LAROI commented with a sunglasses emoji, further fueling speculation.
“Isn't that shirt yours??” a fan commented under LAROI’s comment. However, neither McRae nor LAROI addressed the comment.
Various social media accounts also noted that the duo were seen partying together with friends during their apparent joint vacation in Mexico, including a clip of the two dancing together.
January 16, 2024: The Kid LAROI and Tate McRae are spotted on a dinner date in Los Angeles
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Paparazzi caught LAROI and McRae enjoying a cozy dinner together at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, Calif. The pair opted for casual attire, with McRae in Adidas track pants and black boots, while LAROI wore a red Indiana University sweatshirt paired with ripped jeans, a gray beanie and Converse sneakers.
February 3, 2024: Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI hold hands at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game in Toronto
At the 2024 NHL All-Star Game in Toronto, a source told PEOPLE that McRae and LAROI were confirmed to be holding hands at the event. McRae, a celebrity captain and halftime performer at the game, shared the spotlight with LAROI during the outing. LAROI, in a white and yellow NHL-themed sweatshirt, walked hand in hand with McRae, who wore a casual shirt and jeans.
She later wore a silver crop top and sweatpants during her performance. She sang hits like "Greedy" and "You Broke Me First" and debuted her song "Run for the Hills.”
February 10, 2024: Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI spend Super Bowl weekend together
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During Super Bowl weekend, McRae and LAROI were spotted holding hands in Las Vegas. The pair were also seen in a group photo with Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber, at the Fanatics Super Bowl LVIII party.
March 15, 2024: Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI hold hands after Beverly Hills dinner date
Following a romantic dinner at E. Baldi restaurant in Beverly Hills, McRae and LAROI were spotted leaving hand in hand, per Just Jared. McRae sported a black blazer while LAROI wore a red hat, baggy jeans and a sweater. While not yet confirmed at the time, the public display of affection further fueled speculation about their blossoming relationship.
April 1, 2024: Tate McRae calls The Kid LAROI "amazing"
On the red carpet at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on April 1, 2024, McRae spoke to Billboard about the success of her song "Greedy," which had recently hit 1 billion streams, her upcoming tour and the ongoing comparisons of her and Britney Spears in the media. However, the interviewer had one final question: “Would you ever do a song with The Kid LAROI?”
Before even answering, McRae began to laugh, then said, “I don’t know." She covered her face and added, "Yeah, maybe. He’s amazing.”
April 14, 2024: The Kid LAROI tells fans his "girlfriend" is in the audience at Dublin concert as Tate McRae watches from backstage
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LAROI made a bold declaration of his rumored relationship status with McRae during his concert at Dublin's 3Arena on April 14, 2024. Addressing the crowd between songs, LAROI proudly announced, “I need everybody in here to sing this as loud as they can because my girlfriend’s here tonight, and I don’t want to look lame.” Cameras then captured McRae watching backstage, confirming her presence at the event.
“If you guys don’t sing this really loud ...,” LAROI added. “It’s going to embarrass me.”
