Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun have established themselves as one of music’s most powerful pairs and celebrated a significant milestone of their relationship.
Mod shared a video on his Instagram Stories demonstrating that he and his girlfriend were spending quality time together to commemorate their one-year anniversary.
The exact start of the artists’ romantic relationship is unknown. However, they have been collaborating musically since December 2020, when Lavigne confirmed she was working on a new album with several punk-rock producers, including Mod Sun. The following month, they released a duet, and somewhere along the way, they fell in love.
Avril & Mod Sun Together
Recently, the singer-songwriters have been showcasing their love to the world, sharing kissing photos and candid snapshots on Instagram. They made their red carpet debut in September 2021 at the MTV VMAs. Lavigne and Mod Sun’s involvement indicates their punk-rock romance has been quite a whirlwind, and there are even more musical collaborations on the horizon.
Avril & Mod Sun Collaboration
Prior to their romantic relationship, they were musical collaborators. In December, Lavigne confirmed that she was working on new music with Mod Sun, Travis Barker, and Machine Gun Kelly, among other producers. She showcased her talents on Mod Sun’s upcoming album “Internet Killed the Rockstar.” Lavigne and Mod Sun collaborated on “Flames,” a song they co-wrote and released on January 8, 2021. “Flames” quickly became his most-streamed song on Spotify, indicating that they created magic even before becoming a couple.
Rumors of Dating Circulating
Lavigne and Mod Sun first sparked rumors of a romantic relationship when they were spotted having dinner together in West Hollywood on February 5, 2021. Media outlets like Us Weekly and Entertainment Tonight began reporting that they were officially together.
Adding fuel to the fire, a TMZ producer noticed that Mod Sun had a tattoo of Lavigne’s name across the back of his neck, with the “A” stylized in an anarchy font. According to the outlet, the tattoo was 100% genuine, with their source stating that Mod Sun would “never” get a temporary tattoo.
The couple initially remained tight-lipped about the rumors, but Mod Sun explained that they first crossed paths through mutual friend Machine Gun Kelly on the same day. “We connected through discussions about music,” he told Metro. “She’s a huge music enthusiast, always staying updated with the latest trends, and she came across my music through my brother Machine Gun Kelly.” They quickly began working together in the studio. “It’s difficult to believe because it’s Avril Lavigne, but she told me, ‘I really like your song, I really like your music,’ and she said, ‘Send me some other stuff that you’re working on’,” he revealed.
Double Date With Megan Fox & MGK
While they had not officially confirmed their relationship, Lavigne and Mod Sun’s dinner with Machine Gun Kelly and his girlfriend Megan Fox spoke volumes. In March, the four of them returned to BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood, where the “Flames” collaborators were first seen together, hinting at a double date.
They Confirm Their Relationship on Instagram
On April 16, Lavigne and Mod Sun posted photos to promote the acoustic version of their duet “Flames,” in which they appeared to be holding hands. Given their previous silence on the romance rumors, it’s safe to say that this was their way of confirming their relationship on Instagram.
If their joint Instagram posts didn’t validate their relationship, then an interview promoting the song certainly did. In an April interview with PEOPLE, Lavigne gushed about her duet partner, saying they had an “instant connection in the studio,” and assured that more collaborations were on the way. “He’s an incredible artist and producer,” she stated. “This is just the beginning. Proud of what we created with ‘Flames’.”
Mod Sun’s Way of Expressing His Relationship
After making their relationship official on Instagram, the couple refrained from being overly affectionate on social media. However, Mod Sun’s occasional posts about Lavigne provide fans with a heartwarming and sometimes lighthearted glimpse into their relationship. On June 29, the singer shared a paparazzi photo of them walking through a parking lot. “Always carrying her purse for her,” he captioned the post.
Their Red Carpet Premiere
Lavigne and Mod Sun finally made their red carpet debut at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. The “Sk8er Boi” singer showed off the Video for Good trophy to fellow Lavigne enthusiast Billie Eilish.
The couple not only posed on the red carpet but also shared kisses and held hands for the cameras, openly displaying their happiness together. Mod Sun even posted some red carpet snapshots on his Instagram, proudly flaunting their punk-rock ensembles. “Everything feels like a dream when I’m with her,” he wrote in the caption.
