The Kid LAROI’s Before I Forget isn’t just an album—it’s a raw, unfiltered diary of heartbreak, with every track dissecting his split from Tate McRae. From the pain of “July” to the acceptance of “Never Came Back,” this is his most vulnerable work yet.
The Album That Almost Wasn’t
The Kid LAROI’s third studio album, Before I Forget, dropped on January 9, 2026, but its journey was far from straightforward. In a now-deleted Instagram post, the 22-year-old Australian rapper revealed he scrapped an entire album just four months before release, starting from scratch to craft something far more personal. The result? A 12-track emotional rollercoaster that chronicles his breakup with Tate McRae, the Canadian pop star he was linked to from early 2024 until their split in July.
This isn’t just another breakup album—it’s a real-time dissection of grief, anger, and eventual acceptance, with lyrics so specific they feel like pages torn from a private journal. For fans who followed their whirlwind romance—from red carpet appearances to cryptic social media posts—Before I Forget offers the unfiltered truth behind the headlines.
The Breakup Timeline: From Rumors to Reality
The Kid LAROI and Tate McRae first sparked dating rumors in early 2024, with their relationship playing out publicly at events like the Vanity Fair Oscar Party and through subtle Instagram tributes. By July, however, the fairy tale unraveled. The rapper seemingly confirmed their split in a series of now-deleted X (formerly Twitter) posts, leaving fans to piece together the timeline through his music.
Track-by-Track: The Emotional Arc of a Breakup
The album unfolds like a breakup in real time, with each song marking a new stage of heartbreak. Here’s how it plays out:
- “Me + You”: The opening track sets the scene—a relationship derailed by outside forces. “Gave you every part of me, and, girl, I know you knew that / I gave you f—in’ everything, and you still chose to choose them,” he sings, hinting at betrayal or interference.
- “July”: A haunting recount of the breakup night. “Playin’ back the night in July is when I held you for the last time / You promised that your love wouldn’t die and I dried your eyes,” he laments, tying the song to their real-life split.
- “Private”: A reflection on the pressures of fame and love. “Girl did we move way too fast? / Or Is it because we let everyone in on what we had?” he questions, suggesting their public relationship may have doomed them.
- “Come Down”: A raw admission of coping mechanisms. The track explores substance use as a temporary escape, with the chorus revealing, “I only want you when I come down.”
- “Never Came Back”: The turning point. “What’s done is done, will never be reversed,” he declares, marking the shift from despair to acceptance.
- “Thank God”: A conflicted farewell. “You broke it off but don’t want to see me with nobody else / Oh, come on, baby, make your mind up,” he sings, exposing lingering resentment.
- “Maybe I’m Wrong”: The album’s emotional climax. Here, he drops his pride: “I’m never scared to admit when I’m wrong / I took down the pictures I kept on my walls.”
Why This Album Stands Out
Unlike his previous work, which blended pop-punk energy with rap versatility, Before I Forget strips everything back. There are no flashy features or radio-ready anthems—just The Kid LAROI, his guitar, and a microphone. The production is minimal, ensuring every lyric lands with weight.
This vulnerability is a risk, but it’s one that pays off. In an era where artists often shield their personal lives, The Kid LAROI’s willingness to bare his soul resonates. Fans aren’t just listening to an album; they’re witnessing a young artist process heartbreak in real time.
The Fan Reaction: A Cathartic Experience
Since its release, fans have flooded social media with reactions, many calling it “therapeutic” and “relatable.” The album’s raw honesty has sparked conversations about young love, fame, and the pressures of relationships under the public eye. For those who followed The Kid LAROI and Tate McRae’s romance, Before I Forget feels like closure.
Critics, too, have praised the album’s maturity. People noted its “emotional depth,” while his official site highlights its “unfiltered storytelling.”
What’s Next for The Kid LAROI?
With Before I Forget, The Kid LAROI has proven he’s more than a hitmaker—he’s a storyteller. While the album closes the chapter on his relationship with Tate McRae, it opens new doors for his artistry. Fans are already speculating about a potential tour or even a visual album to accompany the tracks.
For now, though, the focus remains on the music—and the healing it brings. As he sings in “Her Interlude”: “You’re gone, but the shape of you is still carved in my heart.”
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