Tate Mcrae And The Kid Laroi Dodge Awkward Vibes On Vmas Red Carpet In Hollywood

Tense Red Carpet Reunion at the VMAs

Hollywood’s biggest night for music just got a hefty dose of breakup drama! Tate McRae, the Canadian pop sensation, and her ex, Aussie rapper The Kid LAROI, had a near run-in on the VMAs red carpet at UBS Arena. The awkward tension was palpable, even if they managed to sidestep an actual face-to-face, under the glitzy lights of this iconic event.

This comes hot on the heels of their split in July 2025, barely two months before the awards. McRae turned heads in a daring see-through white gown with matching briefs, owning the carpet like a true LA diva. Right after, LAROI rolled up in a laid-back baggy suit with loose trousers and a blazer, bringing that effortless West Coast cool.

While the duo didn’t exchange words - at least not on camera - you’ve gotta figure they swapped polite nods or quick hellos at some point during the night. After all, it’s hard to dodge someone completely at an event this packed with industry insiders. McRae’s kept mum on her relationship status post-breakup, leaving fans hungry for the tea.

Breakup Backstory: From Saint-Tropez to Split Rumors

The whispers of trouble in paradise started circulating in early July 2025 when McRae celebrated her 22nd birthday on a yacht in Saint-Tropez - sans LAROI. No Instagram posts, no cute couple pics, just a solo SoCal summer vibe that had fans raising eyebrows. By late July, the breakup rumors were in full swing, and it seems the pair called it quits for real.

Adding fuel to the fire, gossip hub Deuxmoi dropped a juicy tidbit that LAROI was spotted at Barr Seco, a trendy spot in LA’s nightlife scene, with a “short, blonde” woman rocking a more “edgy vibe” than McRae. Was this a rebound or just a casual hang? Either way, it’s got the rumor mill spinning faster than a convertible down the Pacific Coast Highway.

'I’m just focusing on my music and the Miss Possessive Tour right now - that’s my heart,' McRae reportedly told a close source, dodging questions about her ex.

From Romance to Studio Collabs: A Look Back

McRae and LAROI’s romance kicked off with a bang in January 2024, when eagle-eyed fans noticed her rocking what looked like one of his shirts during a Mexico getaway. By April, LAROI made it official on stage in Dublin, proudly calling McRae his “girlfriend” to a roaring crowd. Their love story was pure Hollywood - think dinner dates at LA’s hottest spots and chilling with power couple Justin and Hailey Bieber during Super Bowl weekend.

Their bond wasn’t just personal; it spilled into the studio too. McRae featured LAROI on her 2025 album So Close to What with the track “I Know Love.” She later spilled that working together was equal parts hilarious and nerve-wracking, saying it felt weird to sing seriously in front of each other after goofing around as a couple.

Before the split rumors hit, LAROI couldn’t stop gushing about McRae in a June 2025 interview with Elle. He called her the hardest-working artist he’d ever met, admitting her hustle - and her smile - kept him inspired and a little weak in the knees. Talk about a swoon-worthy LA love story, even if it didn’t last.

What Went Wrong? Mystery and Messy Claims

The exact reason for their breakup is still under wraps, but the gossip hasn’t stopped. A February 2025 blind item from Deuxmoi hinted that McRae was already “tired” of LAROI but stuck it out due to “management requests.” Was it pressure from the industry, or just a romance that fizzled out like a Malibu sunset?

More recently, LAROI clapped back at claims his team was behind negative social media posts about McRae. Responding to a fan’s accusation, he shared a convo with his crew, saying, “Tate and I are on good terms and this just looks messy - whack.” His team denied any involvement, calling the rumors straight-up “f---ed up.”

For now, McRae’s keeping her focus on her Miss Possessive Tour, which runs through November 8, 2025, while LAROI navigates his own path. Whether they’ll cross paths again on another red carpet - or drop a post-breakup banger - only time will tell. Until then, we’re keeping our eyes peeled for the next chapter of this Hollywood heartbreak.