Spot a Fake


"Spot a Fake" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ava Max. It was released on September 20, 2024, through Atlantic Records.

Background and release

On July 2, 2024, Max posted a snippet of an early demo of "Spot a Fake" on her social media.
On September 13, she announced the single's release date along with a new snippet, followed by the reveal of the single's cover art, which pays homage to the 2012 film Moonrise Kingdom three days later. Max stated the song and video tell a "story of betrayal and broken girl code" that were "inspired by moments that shook her inner circle".
In a promotional teaser video, it depicts a friend raising a knife behind Max's back, which fans speculate represented her former collaborator Madison Love. It was released for digital download and streaming on September 20. It was written by Max, LØLØ, Salem Ilese, and its producer Grand Boutin.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music.

Weekly charts

Monthly charts

Year-end charts

Chart Position
Belarus Airplay 88
CIS Airplay 100
Hungary 64
Kazakhstan Airplay 128

Release history