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Mod Sun kisses Sahara Ray 5 months after Avril Lavigne split

Five months after splitting from Avril Lavigne, Mod Son is living his best single life.

The “Karma” musician was pictured lipsticking with model Sahara Rae, but the photo has since been removed from her Instagram story, by the time Page Six got the screenshot. was not deleted.

Despite the PDA snap, a source says EXCLUSIVELY that the kiss was just a kiss.

“Mods is enjoying and enjoying being single for the first time in years,” a source reveals.

“He has nothing to do with anyone.”

A representative did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

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Mod Sun was seen sharing a smooch with OnlyFans model Sahara Rae in a now-deleted Instagram photo.
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Mod Sun and Sahara Ray in a car
The two spent the weekend together, but sources say Mod Son is just “having fun.”
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The two seem to be spending time together these days. Ray also posted a video of himself sunbathing while painting in Mod Sun’s backyard over the weekend.

The two also enjoyed a group dinner with friends, during which the OnlyFans model filmed a smiling Mod Sun, 36, sitting next to her at the table.

And in another photo obtained exclusively by Page Six, the two were spotted strolling around West Hollywood on Saturday night.

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The “Karma” singer and Australian model were all smiles in West Hollywood on Saturday night.
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Mod Sun, in Sahara Ray's car
Sources say Mod Sun is just “enjoying being single.”
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Mod Sun was spotted driving Australian surf legend Tony Ray’s daughter Sahara and another friend down the Sunset Strip.

She smiled at the paparazzi while the group took a ride in the “Frames” singer’s car.

Sahara was reportedly dating Justin Bieber in 2016 after she was spotted slimming down in Hawaii.

Mod Sun and Sahara Ray in a car
Sources say Mod Sun is just “enjoying being single.”
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It’s the first time Mod Son has sparked romance rumors since his engagement to Lovinge, 38, was called off in February.

His rep told Page Six at the time that the split came as a complete surprise to him.

“As of three days before he left on tour, they were together and engaged, so if anything changes, it’s news to him,” his rep said at the time.


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The former lovers dated for over a year before Mod Son proposed in Paris in March 2022.

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The “Flames” singer split from Avril Lavigne in February after dating for over a year.
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Mod Sun kisses Avril on the cheek
Mod Son’s rep told Page Six at the time that the breakup came as a complete surprise to him.
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As Page Six previously reported, Lavigne was linked to Tyga shortly after their split.

In June, the “Sk8er Boi” hitmaker and “Rack City” rapper reportedly retired.

However, the breakup seems to have been amicable as the two were spotted together following the news.

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Not long after the breakup, the “Girlfriend” singer was romantically involved with Tyga.
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Mod Sun, whose real name is Derek Ryan Smith, seems to be enjoying his bachelorhood, but he recently released a heartbreak anthem that seems to be about his past romance with Lavigne.

cheery pop song, was released on Fridayis said to give insight into high-profile relationships and their eventual demise.

“It’s only been a few weeks and we’re moving/Lie to each other while we lie in your bed,” he sings. “I guess it really caught fire after all.”

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