Mark Hoppus has been lending his voice to other people’s songs for over two decades now—and honestly, some of those features are just as iconic as his work in blink-182. Whether he’s adding a dose of heartache, humour, or straight-up chaos, he’s got a knack for sliding into a track and making it instantly better.
From early 2000s pop-punk classics to unexpected team-ups in recent years, here are some of our favourite Mark Hoppus guest appearances that still go way too hard.
Let’s kick it off with “Dementia,” the glitchy, synth-pop deep cut from Owl City. It’s emotionally fragile in all the right ways, and Mark’s voice slices through the sugar-sweet production with a kind of existential panic that somehow works too well. A scene kid caught in a neon dream.
Then there’s “Hate Your Guts” by McBusted, where Mark shows up to play the ultimate petty ex. It’s loud, bratty, and completely unserious—and he nails it. His verse is just dripping with sarcasm and spite, and it’s exactly the kind of over-the-top energy you want from a collab like this.
You probably haven’t recovered from this one—“December” by Neck Deep, featuring Mark on the reimagined version. The original already stung, but when Mark jumps in with his own sadboi verse? It’s emotional damage in stereo. It’s one of the rawest things he’s ever done outside of blink.
On the softer side, there’s “Tidal Wave” by All Time Low. It’s not trying to be flashy—just heartfelt and nostalgic. Mark’s vocals sneak into the chorus like an old friend showing up at the right moment. It’s simple, clean, and totally hits that mid-2000s pop-punk nerve.
“Growing Up” by McFly feels like an accidental midlife crisis anthem—and Mark is right there in the thick of it. The song’s about clinging to your youth while everything changes around you, and he brings a mix of humour and honesty that makes it land.
Then there’s “The Lighthouse” by The Used. It’s one of those heavy, emotional tracks that just builds and builds—and Mark somehow manages to ground it with calm, clean vocals that contrast Bert McCracken’s chaos perfectly. It’s a weird combo, but it works.
His team-up with Avril Lavigne on “All I Wanted” is pure pop-punk gold. Their voices blend so naturally, it’s almost annoying we didn’t get this collab sooner. It’s anthemic, emotional, and sounds like it was written in a Hot Topic fitting room in the best way possible.
And finally, “Elevator” by Box Car Racer. Even though it’s technically a side project from blink’s Tom DeLonge, Mark was the guest here—and you can feel the tension in every second. It’s stripped back, slow-burning, and one of the most emotional songs either of them ever released. Underrated doesn’t even begin to cover it.
We’ve also got to shout out “I’d Do Anything” by Simple Plan. For a lot of people, this was the first time they ever heard Mark on someone else’s track—and that chorus? Still legendary. His voice gives the song a stamp of pop-punk approval that launched Simple Plan into the stratosphere.
So whether he’s screaming through heartbreak, snarking through a breakup, or sliding into an emo ballad like he never left, Mark Hoppus always brings something extra. These tracks prove he’s more than just a pop-punk icon—he’s the collaborator everyone wants, and the one who always shows up with the perfect verse.
