Per PEOPLE, The Kid LAROI released his album Before I Forget on Jan. 9, leaning into more personal songwriting and reflective themes tied to heartbreak.
The rollout is being read as both a creative pivot and a strategic reset, as fans comb through lyrics for real-life references.
New-release coverage also keeps the project in wider pop conversation beyond core music audiences.
- The Kid LAROI (Instagram): “It’s also the most personal thing I’ve ever made.”
- Billboard (Web): “Friday Music Guide…” (new releases coverage)
Echotitbits take: Personal albums travel faster when fans turn them into story content. Watch for the lead single push, interview run, and how the lyric narrative shapes the tour aesthetic.
Source: PEOPLE — 2026-01-09 — https://people.com/the-kid-laroi-gets-candid-about-tate-mcrae-heartbreak-on-before-i-forget-11882119
Source: RollingStone – https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/the-kid-laroi-before-i-forget-breakup-album-1235494202/ 2026-01-09
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