Rebecca Black: American Singer, Songwriter & DJ
Verified Macro Creator — Pop & Hyperpop MusicSinger, Songwriter, DJ, YouTuber
The song a 13-year-old recorded for $4,000 in 2011 was mocked as one of the worst ever made — fifteen years and two acclaimed albums later, the RIAA certified it Platinum.
About Rebecca Black: American Singer, Songwriter & DJ
Rebecca Black was born in Irvine, California, to two veterinarian parents, and switched from private to public school after experiencing bullying, later dropping out in 2011 to be homeschooled. In late 2010, a classmate introduced her to the Los Angeles vanity-label ARK Music Factory, which her mother paid $4,000 to produce a music video for; the resulting song, 'Friday', went viral in March 2011 and drew a wave of media mockery alongside death threats serious enough to draw a police investigation. Black leaned into the moment rather than retreating, appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and in Katy Perry's 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)' video within months. Over the following decade she rebuilt a genuine music career, releasing the EPs Rebecca Black Was Here (2021) and Salvation (2025) and her acclaimed debut album Let Her Burn (2023); her second album, Age of the Exhibitionist, arrived on September 4, 2026. In July 2026, 'Friday' — the song once dismissed as one of the worst ever made — was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Career Journey
Friday and going viral
Black's music video for 'Friday' went viral in March 2011, drawing both a record label deal offer and intense public mockery; she responded by appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and in Katy Perry's 'Last Friday Night' video.
A creative reinvention
Her second EP, Rebecca Black Was Here, marked a deliberate shift toward electropop and hyperpop, beginning her reinvention as a serious recording artist.
Let Her Burn
Her debut studio album, Let Her Burn, released in February 2023 to generally favorable critical reviews, cementing her transition from viral punchline to respected artist.
Salvation, Platinum certification, and a second album
She released the EP Salvation in 2025, had 'Friday' certified Platinum by the RIAA in July 2026, and released her second studio album, Age of the Exhibitionist, on September 4, 2026.
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Who is Rebecca Black?
Rebecca Renee Black (born June 21, 1997) is an American singer, songwriter and DJ from Irvine, California, who first gained attention for the viral 2011 song 'Friday' and has since built an acclaimed music career, including the 2023 album Let Her Burn.
Is 'Friday' really certified Platinum?
Yes. In July 2026, the RIAA certified 'Friday' Platinum, more than 15 years after its release — a milestone widely covered as a vindication of the song.
How can brands work with Rebecca Black?
Through her publicly listed booking contact, RebeccaBlackTeam@unitedtalent.com, shown on her YouTube channel.
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Black's second studio album, Age of the Exhibitionist, was released on September 4, 2026, and she has continued releasing singles and visualizers from it, including 'Anaheim Star'.
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