Avant (born Myron Avant on April 26, 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a multi-platinum American R&B singer. He is best known for hits such as "Separated" (the remix to which features Kelly Rowland), "My First Love," and "Read Your Mind" (the remix to which features Snoop Dogg on the extended promo vinyl). He was featured in the remix to the Lloyd Banks song "Karma" from the 2004 album The Hunger for More, and has also had a cameo appearance in the 2004 feature film Barbershop 2: Back in Business. He also did a remix of The Pussycat Dolls song "Stickwitu." He stated that he refused to cooperate with The Pussycat Dolls at first until they offered him a better contract and to perform it and sing his way for a better single. Avant is also linked to be dating the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls, Nicole Scherzinger, whom is featured on his song "Lie About Us". In the past three years, he had a son, Chase, who was born c. 2002.
