"And that’s how a new hit is born": Fans react as Avril Lavigne teases new music with 'Young & Dumb' tattoo

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Avril Lavigne to release a new single on May 9. (Image via Getty)

Avril Lavigne has thrown a new surprise for the fans by teasing a new single. The singer uploaded an Instagram post on May 5 featuring a fresh tattoo on her inner forearm that read, Young & Dumb. The tattoo followed the green, orange, and black colors with hearts, leaves, and a bird on top.

Lavigne uploaded the post with the caption,

“YOUNG & DUMB”

The singer also uploaded a post on March 18 with the caption,

“I’m still thinking about that summer… when we had each other” 💙💚🖤🧡🩷 Who’d want to hear a new song before the tour?"

With the ongoing hints, fans started to speculate that the singer is teasing a brand new project.


Fans show excitement as Avril Lavigne teases fans before the new single announcement

With over 13 million followers, Lavigne's post didn't take time to reach the Black Stars, a nickname given to her fandom. Let's have a look at the reactions.

Fans react to Avril Lavigne's post. (Image via Instagram/@avrillavigne)
Fans react to Avril Lavigne's post. (Image via Instagram/@avrillavigne)
"And that’s how a new hit is born batches," a user, @camilataraczuk, wrote.
Fans react to Avril Lavigne's post. (Image via Instagram/@avrillavigne)
Fans react to Avril Lavigne's post. (Image via Instagram/@avrillavigne)
"it’s new single of new era ????" another user, @autboy__, commented.
"New single??? So release this song in Brazil 😍🔥 🇧🇷," another user, @maagnofernandes, posted.
"I’m ready, queen!! 😍🇧🇷," another user, @euocassio, added.
Fans react to Avril Lavigne's post. (Image via Instagram/@avrillavigne)
Fans react to Avril Lavigne's post. (Image via Instagram/@avrillavigne)
"avril where's the new song you talked about? we're waitingggg ❤️," one more user, @cezaredu_, wrote.
"New tat looks awesome! Album title??🔥," another user, @lailamackmusic, posted.
"GIRL OMG ARE YOU TEASING THE NEW MUSIC?" a user, @martincoppolaa, commented.

After much speculation from fans, the singer finally revealed the news of the new single. The new single titled Young & Dumb, by Avril Lavigne, featuring Simple Plan, is scheduled to be released on May 9. The song is now available for pre-save on Spotify and Apple Music.

However, this isn't the first time the singer has collaborated with Simple Plan. Lavigne is also touring on the Greatest Hits Tour, featuring some of her best and most popular songs. The singer is being accompanied by three guests, which include Simple Plan, Fefe Dobson, and We The Kings.

The tour will start on May 18 and will end on July 4. It also comprises music festivals that Lavigne is scheduled to perform at (including the Boston Calling Festival and Festival d'été de Québec). The complete tour details, special artist details, and tickets are now available on Avril Lavigne's official website.


Avril Lavigne recently collaborated with Billy Idol for the song 77. The song is now available on streaming platforms.

Edited by Sangeeta Mathew