Tate McRae mentioned her ex in a conversation again after she called the public reaction overwhelming. In a new interview, the Canadian popstar links that feeling to public scrutiny. The talk centers on “Tit for Tat,” a song widely speculated by fans to be directed at her former partner, The Kid Laroi. The song’s release and her recent tour have kept fans talking. Meanwhile, the popstar couple’s breakup timeline frames how the song landed.
Tate McRae opens up about breakup with ex The Kid LAROI in Rolling Stone interview
As cited by Rolling Stone, McRae says the reaction rattled her. “It was really scary and overwhelming,” she says. She adds a boundary on gossip. “I would never talk that way, even about my friends’ lives.” The singer confirms the split happened in June, then released “Tit for Tat” three months later. Consequently, fans and media closely dissect the song and its timing.
She stresses that headlines miss context. “No one knows the full story of anything, ever,” she says. Still, she accepts that both artists will write. “I’ve had to realize is that he’s going to write songs and I’m going to write songs, and that’s our way of expressing ourselves,” she says. “That’s our way of expressing ourselves. That’s our art, that’s our job. And once it’s out there, it’s not mine anymore.” The breakup of these two pop stars, Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI, remains personal, yet the work belongs to the audience.
Fans also fixated on the kiss-off at the song’s core. Onstage, she leans into the jolt. “Fix your f****n’ self,” she sings on the hook. However, the studio bravado contrasts with her quieter offstage moments. “I’m not a pop star when I’m all alone,” she says. The line underlines how performance and privacy can clash. Ultimately, McRae’s ex storyline will trail the music. Yet she keeps the focus practical. She will write, tour, and move forward. And the songs, once released, will speak for themselves.
Originally written by Santanu Das on Reality Tea
