Mod Sun was spotted opting for casual comfort as he enjoyed a Los Angeles outing on Friday while driving a convertible Cadillac after being “blindsided” by his breakup with Avril Lavigne.
The singer-songwriter, 36, who recently got emotional as he thanked his fans for ‘saving’ his ‘God d**n life’, was soaking up the sun amid his ex-fiancé’s new budding romance with rapper Tyga – just two months after their engagement ended.
The artist, who wrapped up his God Save The Teen tour earlier this month, wore a pair of loose-fitting ripped jeans teamed with a short-sleeved black button-up with sheer patterns.
He slipped into a pair of black and white sneakers securely fastened with laces, while slipping on a pair of black shades for a stylish flare.
The music artist was seen holding a cup in one hand with a tasty drink while juggling a water bottle and his smartphone in the other.
Soaking up the sun: Mod Sun, 36, was spotted opting for casual comfort while enjoying a Los Angeles outing on Friday while driving a sleek, convertible Cadillac after being ‘blindsided’ by Avril Lavigne’s split
He embellished his ensemble by adding a large silver chain necklace that contained an assortment of pendants. The star also added several bracelets on his wrists and rings on each of his hands.
Mod Sun, whose real name is Derek Ryan Smith, parted his blonde locks in the middle and let the locks fall naturally on each side of his face.
The Bones singer was then spotted getting into a vintage, convertible Cadillac that sported a sleek, gold tone as he pulled out of a parking lot.
The star’s outing comes just days after his ex-fiancée, Avril, and rapper Tyga enjoyed a bike ride and stroll along a beach in Malibu together earlier this month.
According to photos obtained by humansthe pair was spotted wearing black hooded sweatshirts with the When You’re Gone singer clinging onto Tyga’s back as they both rode the same electric bike.
They were later pictured strolling along the sandy coast in Malibu as the warm sun shone down on the two.
Mod Sun and Avril had first crossed paths in January 2021 when she stopped by for a writing session for his song titled Flames. Later that same month, Lavigne appeared in a music video for the track.
During an interview with People in 2022 she recalled, “I knew we had a very strong, unstoppable bond from the first week of writing and working together in the studio. Immediately.’
Had a lot of fun: The Bones singer was then spotted getting into a vintage, convertible Cadillac that sported a sleek, gold tone
Split: Mod Sun and the complicated hitmaker officially broke up in February 2023, ending their engagement immediately; the former couple seen in August 2022 in Hollywood
The former couple quickly sparked a budding romance and made their red carpet debut at the MTV Video Music Awards later that year in September 2021.
The following year, Mod revealed in April 2022 that he got down on one knee to pop the big question to the singer and announced that she had said “yes.”
He had proposed in Paris and reminisced about the special moment on Instagram, writing, “The day we met I knew you were the one. Together forever until our days are done. I had a dream in which I proposed marriage in Paris. I took out a ring + asked you to wear it.’
“I was on one knee when I looked into your eyes. You are too beautiful for my words to describe. I took your hand + took one last breath… I said “will you marry me?” + she said yes. I love you Avril.’
She had shared a since-deleted post of her own to confirm the news, revealing that the musician actually popped the question on March 27.
However, almost a year after their engagement, the couple split earlier in February. Around that time, Avril had been spotted dining with Tyga at the celebrity hot spot, Nobu, in Malibu.
A source told People that “Avril and Mod Sun have been on and off for the past two months, but are no longer together as a couple.” However, a representative for Mod, who had just kicked off his tour, gave a different direction.
“They were together and engaged three days ago when Mod went on tour, so if anything has changed, it’s news to him.”
Breaking his silence: Towards the end of February, the star broke his silence at the end of their engagement with an Instagram post
New romance: Lavigne and the Ayo rapper were first linked after they were spotted dining in Malibu in February; the couple seen last month after Tyga gifted Avril an $80,000 diamond necklace
In late February, the star broke his silence at the end of their engagement with an Instagram post. “In 1 week my whole life has completely changed… I just know there’s a plan for it,” followed by a heartbroken emoji.
He said the “love” he received on the tour was “an absolute blessing” and added, “I have the best friends in the whole world, thank you for always standing by me.”
Sources told TMZ last March that he was completely “blindsided” by the breakup, as well as by Avril’s romance with rapper Tyga.
The insiders told the outlet that the Karma singer has been “down in the dumps since his split with Avril,” which was “far from a mutual decision,” and that he also feels “devastated” by his ex-fiancé’s new romance .
Lavigne and the Ayo rapper were first linked after they were spotted dining in Malibu in February. They were soon spotted together last month at Paris Fashion Week, where they also shared a public kiss, cementing their romance.
Tyga also recently gifted the I’m With You singer with a whopping $80,000 diamond necklace. A source told People that the stars are “put together,” but added, “They’re still not exclusive and just getting to know each other.”
Sending His Gratitude: In a video uploaded to YouTube, the star told the audience, “I want you to know that you guys saved my goddamn life for the last six weeks. Thank you’; seen in March in Detroit
This past weekend, Mod Sun emotionally expressed his gratitude to his fans during a performance onstage at the Fonda Theater in LA on Sunday.
In a video uploaded on YouTube, the star told the audience, “I want you to know that you have been saving my Divine life for the past six weeks. Thank you’
He also sent love to his fans by adding, “If any of you are going through some kind of s**t right now be it heartbreak, depression, addiction, anxiety, maybe you just have a negative voice in your head. straight away.’
“I want you to know the one thing I’ve learned in the last nearly four years. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. That’s real courage.’