Avril Lavigne And Nicki Minaj's 'Dumb Blonde' Is Like The Sassy Sister Of 'Hollaback Girl'

Would you believe me if I told you the hottest power pop duo today is Nicki Minaj and Avril Lavigne? Believe it, as the brazen Queen MC and the former punk princess have joined forces for a feisty new kiss-off anthem, ridiculous Blonde," which is like the passion child of Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" and Hoku's "Another Silly Blonde." (You're welcome for that blast from past.)


the opening two singles from Lavigne's new Head Above Water era — "Tell Me It's Over" and the epic title track — noticed the singer in more emotional, mature territory, nevertheless foolish Blonde" brings back the sneering attitude she was once known for. "I ain't no ridiculous blonde / I ain't no foolish Barbie doll / I got my game on/ / Watch me, watch me, watch me prove you wrong," she asserts on the foot-stomping chorus.


Over a rattling drumline, her fellow hell-raising bombshell Nicki chimes in, "All the hatin' you was doin' got the Barbie poppin' / Right now all of these wanna be a Barbie, I'm watchin.'"


Prior to the song's release, Minaj opened up about how she is a long-time fan of Lavigne's. "I used to drive to my job @ Red Lobster playing this woman's album for a hour straight everyday for months," she shared, name-checking "I'm With You" and "Sk8er Boi" as her preference jams. "This woman is so unbelievably talented."


Lavigne returned the passion, calling Minaj "legendary" and tweeting, "Nicki is such a talented, strong woman and driving force. Having her on the song is so special to me."


foolish Blonde" is the latest taste of Lavigne's Head Above Water — her first album in six years — which arrives this Friday (February 15). Welcome back, Avril!