Amanda Bynes he has flipped the script in his career, trading movie roles for songs.
The former actor, 40, dropped a new single called “Girlfriend” on Friday, April 10, a track that “combines melodic rap with EDM-inspired production, creating a catchy, repetitive record with a smooth West Coast bounce,” his label, Dala Umculo Group, said. Us Weekly.
“It is built around a strong hook and is confident, flirtatious, powerful, [the song is] is built for repeat listening and broad playlist appeal,” his label shared in a statement Us. “Included [hip-hop artist] Fenix Flexintaps into the classic LA sound while staying fresh and accessible.”
Bynes, whose label has worked with various chart-toppers including Jason Derulo, Keri Hilson again Deadmau5he was also told Us“My inspo was a lot of EDM [electronic dance music] and rap.”
Amanda Bynes.
Courtesy of Amanda BynesIn February, Bynes teased her collaboration with Flexin, 30, revealing that the song would be “straight fire” while showing off a glittery jingle on her wrist in a clip shot in a music studio.
A child star, who became famous on Nickelodeon’s All That before starting The Amanda ShowHe previously released a song called “Diamonds” featuring his now lover Paul Michael back in 2021.
“Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds on my neck, on my wrist,” he rapped in one verse.
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Bynes also released “Fairfax” with her former flame in 2022, before the couple split that year after an on-and-off relationship.
Before breaking into music, Bynes talked about leaving her acting career in November 2018, revealing that she watched her role in Easy A it was the catalyst.
“I couldn’t stand how I looked in that film and I didn’t like my performance,” he said Paper Magazine. “I was absolutely convinced that I should quit acting after I saw it. I was full of weed when I saw that but for some reason it really got to me.”
He added, “I have no fear for the future, I went through a lot of bad things and came out on the other side and survived, so I think it’s the only way out.”
The following year, Bynes graduated from Los Angeles’ Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
From Repair Man to Lester Oakes Construction Worker and everyone in between, All That characters are etched into the minds of ’90s kids everywhere. Nickelodeon’s half-hour comedy show ran from 1994 to 2000, spawned spinoffs like Kenan & Kel and The Amanda Show and became a signature show. […]
He pursued his next career by launching “Amanda Bynes & Paul Sieminski: The Podcast” in 2023, which he put on hold after it aired. Bynes also revealed several pieces of her original artwork during a pop-up event in December 2024 before joining OnlyFans in April 2025.
“I’m only in the fans now!” Bynes wrote about Instagram Stories at the time, setting her subscription fee at $50 a month. “Disclaimer: I only make my followers to chat with my followers via dm. I will not post any dirty content. I am happy to join.”
