Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress, widely recognized as one of the defining figures of early 2000s pop-punk. Rising to fame with her debut album Let Go (2002) and singles like "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi", she became a global icon for her rebellious image and catchy, emotionally driven anthems. Over her career, Lavigne has explored pop, punk, and alternative rock, earning multiple awards and selling millions of records worldwide.

Avril Lavigne collaborated with ONE OK ROCK on the track Listen, featured on the band's 2017 japanese version album Ambitions. Her soaring vocals add a melodic contrast to Taka's emotive delivery, creating a standout moment on the record that bridges Japanese rock and Western pop-punk.

Beyond their musical collaboration, Avril Lavigne shares a personal link with ONE OK ROCK: her sister, Michelle Lavigne, is married to the band's bassist Ryota Kohama, further strengthening the bond between the artist and the group.