Avril Lavigne, the Canadian singer-songwriter, became an iconic figure in the early 2000s with her punk-pop style and rebellious attitude. However, Lavigne’s reaction to being labeled as "punk" in a 2007 interview revealed a different perspective on her image.

During a 2007 interview, Lavigne responded to the assertion of being called "punk" by stating that she did not consider herself to be a punk.

Lavigne explained that she originally wanted her music to be more punk, but the record label had different ideas and pushed her towards a more pop sound. She stated, "I'm not punk. Punk is dead. Punk will never die, but I'm not punk."

Lavigne also expressed frustration with being stuck with a particular image and genre, as she believed that she had evolved as an artist.

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