"Our sk8r queen": Fans react to Avril Lavigne sharing behind-the-scenes photos with Simple Plan for "Young & Dumb" music video

Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan behind-the-scenes for Young & Dumb music video (Image via Instagram)
Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan behind-the-scenes for Young & Dumb music video (Image via Instagram)

Canadian artists Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan are giving 90s babies and new fans a sense of nostalgia with their latest single, Young & Dumb. The single was released a few days ago on May 9, 2025, along with a music video featuring the "Pop-Punk princess" herself with the band members. In addition to the new track, Lavigne will also be continuing her "Greatest Hits Tour" this summer, starting on May 18.

Avril Lavigne posted a few behind-the-scenes shots from her Young & Dumb music video on her official X account and captioned it:

"Some behind the scene shots from the Young & Dumb music video 💚💚💚 I had so much fun making this with @simpleplan and can’t wait to rock it with them every night this summer!"

Lavigne has always been an icon in the pop-punk sphere of the music industry, with hits like Complicated, Sk8er Boi, I'm With You, Keep Holding On, Girlfriend, and more. A long-time Lavigne fan commented on her post:

"Our sk8r queen 🖤🤘🏽🤘🏽" - @tumblrritgirl, reminiscing about the days when Avril Lavigne wore tomboy-ish clothes featuring a tank top, baggy pants, a tie, and heavy eyeliner.

Fans praise Avril Lavigne on her new X post featuring BTS from Young & Dumb with Simple Plan

Many Lavigne and Simple Plan fans commented on the former's X post. Her new single, Young & Dumb, has an aura that sends her fans back in time, specifically to the early 2000s.

Have a look at all the love fans were pouring the Best Damn Thing singer in the comments.

"Beautiful pictures Queen!! Stunning as always!! 💚💚💚" - @sisisimon wrote.

Another user who felt the nostalgic vibe of the song said:

"Amazing project for nostalgia! It was great to see you looking back at the beginning of your career and having fun! I loved the song and it's been on my playlist for a while now! You're amazing!" - @fabiosell commented.

Avril's new songs have received much love, and fans are asking for more. One fan wrote:

"Love the new song, can’t wait for more amazing songs to come out. You always make the best music!!!" - @Dinolover1918 said.

A fan from Brazil expressed how the music video and the song made them feel. They commented:

"Enjoy this moment because you deserve it!! The song was very well made, excellent creation, very nostalgic, the video is iconic... it reminds me of the day I had to follow my own path 👏👏👏👏 I ask again that you try to come to Brazil, the people here love you very much ❤💚💚🇧🇷" - @RenatoReccor4 responded.

Avril Lavigne took a little break from the music industry for a while, but it seems like she is back stronger than ever, grabbing everyone's attention. Lavigne also mentioned that Simple Plan will be playing with her on her "Greatest Hits Tour," starting on May 18, 2025.

Edited by Benidamika Jones Latam