Ava Max’s 'Don’t Click Play' Leaks Days Before Release
Ava Max’s Don’t Click Play leaked online on August 19, just before release, continuing her struggles with album leaks ahead of her third studio record.
Ava Max’s upcoming album hit a snag this week after its title track Don’t Click Play leaked online on August 19, just days before its official release. Rolling Stone confirmed the leak, noting the song directly addresses long-running 
Lady Gaga comparisons with lyrics like, “She samples, singing Gaga imitations / Can’t kings and queens look good with poker faces?” The reference nods to Gaga’s Poker Face while looping back to Ava’s 2020 hit Kings & Queens.
The leak continues a pattern for Ava, whose first two albums also surfaced early. Despite frustrations, the new record is still slated for release on August 22 with 12 tracks, including singles Lost Your Faith, Lovin Myself, and Wet, Hot American Dream. Originally tied to a world tour, the rollout shifted after Ava cancelled shows in the U.S., UK, and Europe, saying the production wasn’t ready.
Fans remain divided online, praising the lyrics but lamenting yet another leak disrupting her album cycles.