The Kid Laroi has officially confirmed his relationship with Tate McRae, putting an end to months of speculation.
After rumors about their romance circulated earlier this year, the 20-year-old Australian rapper finally made it clear that he and the 21-year-old Canadian singer are indeed a couple.
On Monday, Laroi took to Instagram to celebrate Tate’s birthday by sharing a passionate photo of the two sharing a kiss.
“Happy 21st birthday. You make me better! I love you, Tate,” the “Stay” hitmaker wrote in a heartfelt caption.
In the intimate photo, Laroi is seen wearing a crisp white button-up shirt and a green bandana, leaning in to kiss Tate, who is dressed in a blue pinstripe top with sunglasses perched on her head.
This public declaration comes after Laroi dropped a significant hint about his relationship with Tate earlier this year through a TikTok video.
In the clip, he wore a shirt featuring Tate’s face, which quickly caught the attention of fans who flooded the comments with remarks like, “IS THAT TATE ON UR SHIRT” and “Love the T-shirt.”
The shirt, showcasing the Canadian pop star in black and white, appeared to be a promotional item from a recent tour.
Earlier in the year, Laroi further fueled relationship rumors during a radio interview on Nova 96.9’s Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie.
When asked directly about his happiness, Laroi, whose real name is Charlton Howard, responded, “I’m very happy. I’m most definitely happy. I’m actually the happiest I’ve ever been. Maybe ever.”
Host Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald commented, “That’s love!” to which Laroi simply replied, “Thank you, guys. I appreciate you guys supporting me.”
The couple had previously sparked rumors when they were seen holding hands at Michael Rubin’s Super Bowl party and during a vacation together in Mexico earlier this year.
Fans and online commentators have been buzzing about their relationship ever since, with sightings of the pair getting cozy in public and sharing sweet moments together.
Adding to the speculation, Tate posted a photo on Instagram during their Mexico trip, where she appeared to be wearing one of Laroi’s shirts over her swimsuit.