The Kid LAROIis ready to live it up in Las Vegas.
Ahead of the 2022Grammy Awardstaking place in Sin City on Sunday, the “STAY” singer, 18, told PEOPLE on the red carpet that he’s “really excited” for the afterparties.
“We’re making a cool little weekend out of it,” said Laroi. “I’m feeling really good. I’m just happy to be here. I’m excited to see a couple of my friends here tonight.”
LAROI — who is up for best new artist, as well as album of the year, for his work onJustin Bieber’sJustice— added that he’s most excited to see his fellow nominees BTS.
“I would love to meet BTS. They’re super cool,” he said, before adding, “I love everyone.”
Over the past two years, LAROI (born Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard) has had massive success with Gen Z’ers with his projectF— LOVE.
The Kid LAROI.Frazer Harrison/Getty
Among his most successful songs are “STAY” with Bieber, “WITHOUT YOU” withMiley Cyrusand “GO” with the late Juice WRLD.
On the Grammys red carpet, LAROI debuted a new pink hairdo as he walked with girlfriend Katarina Deme.
The Kid LAROI and Katarina Deme.ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty
Opening the Grammys this year isSilk Sonic.Lady Gaga, H.E.R., Chris Stapleton, Nas, Jon Batiste,BTS,Billie Eilish,Brothers Osborne,Olivia Rodrigo,Lil Nas X,Brandi Carlile,Jack Harlow, J Balvin with Maria Becerra,John Legend, Maverick City Music, Aymée Nuviola, Billy Strings andCarrie Underwoodare among the other artists slated to perform.
Check outPEOPLE’s full Grammy Awards coverageto get the latest news on music’s biggest night.
Batiste is the most-nominated artist with 11 nods, including record of the year, album of the year, best R&B album, and best music video.
source: people.com
