Rebecca Black facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rebecca Black
Black in 2023
Background information
Birth name	Rebecca Renee Black
Born	(1997-06-21) June 21, 1997 (age 28) Irvine, California, U.S.
Genres	Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer songwrite YouTuber DJ
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2010–present
Labels	ARK Music Factory RB
YouTube information
Years active	2011–present
Subscribers	1.54 million
Total views	384.3 million
Subscriber and view counts updated as of July 8, 2025.

Rebecca Renee Black (born June 21, 1997) is an American singer, songwriter, YouTuber, and DJ. She became very well known when her 2011 song "Friday" and its music video became super popular online. The song got a lot of attention, both good and bad. It even reached number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart.

Rebecca Black released a follow-up song called "Saturday" with Dave Days in 2013. This song also did well and was received a bit better. Her first full music album, Let Her Burn, came out in February 2023. It received mostly good reviews. Her second album, Salvation, was released on February 27, 2025.

About Rebecca Black's Life

Rebecca Renee Black was born on June 21, 1997, in Irvine, California. Her parents, John Jeffery Black and Georgina Marquez Kelly, are both animal doctors. Her mother came from Mexico, and her father is from Iowa. He has English, Italian, and Polish family roots.

Rebecca went to a private school until 6th grade. Then she moved to a public school because she was being bullied. She joined the school's musical theater program and felt like she belonged there. In April 2011, Rebecca decided to be homeschooled. This allowed her to focus more on her music career. She also mentioned that her busy schedule made it hard to keep up with her English class.

Rebecca Black's Music Journey

The "Friday" Song (2010–2011)

Black in 2011

In late 2010, a friend told Rebecca about a record company called ARK Music Factory. Rebecca's mom paid $4,000 for ARK Music to make a music video. The family kept the rights to the song and video. ARK asked Rebecca to pick between two songs. She chose "Friday".

The music video for "Friday" was put on YouTube on February 10, 2011. At first, it only had about 1,000 views. But on March 11, it suddenly became a viral sensation. Millions of people watched it in just a few days. It was the most talked-about topic on Twitter. The song was officially released on March 14. It sold about 40,000 copies in its first week.

On March 22, Rebecca appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She sang "Friday" and talked about the negative comments she received. The song reached number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. It also reached number 33 in New Zealand and number 61 in the UK.

After the "Friday" video became popular, Rebecca faced some challenges. She received mean messages online. The Anaheim Police Department even looked into some serious threats. Rebecca also worked with Funny or Die for some comedy videos. She later signed with a manager, Debra Baum.

Rebecca said she was a fan of Justin Bieber and wanted to sing with him. MTV chose her to host their first online awards show in April 2011. Rebecca also appeared in Katy Perry's music video for "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)". She played the hostess of a party. The TV show Glee also covered "Friday" in an episode. The show's creator, Ryan Murphy, said they covered it because it was a big part of pop culture.

"Friday" was YouTube's most-watched video of 2011. It had over 167 million views. Rebecca even hosted a short part of YouTube Rewind.

Rebecca and her mother had some disagreements with ARK Music about the rights to the song. In June 2011, "Friday" was temporarily removed from YouTube. It was put back on Rebecca's official channel on September 16, 2011. After this, Rebecca started her own music company called RB Records.

New Songs and Covers (2011–2015)

Rebecca released a new song called "My Moment" on July 18, 2011. This was the first song from her own label. The music video showed real footage of Rebecca before and after "Friday" became famous. In late 2011, she started making a video for her third song, "Person of Interest". She said it was a dance song about teenage crushes. This song and its video came out on November 15, 2011.

Rebecca released two more songs in 2012: "Sing It" in May and "In Your Words" in November. She had planned to release her first album in late 2011, but it never came out. Rebecca was also featured in an ABC special about young stars.

In 2012, Rebecca joined the Maker Studios YouTube network. She also visited Australia to help promote a new phone service. Google's "Zeitgeist" report listed Rebecca as the most searched person in 2012. She was searched more than even Lady Gaga and Adele.

In late 2013, Rebecca released "Saturday" with Dave Days. This song was a follow-up to "Friday". It reached number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100. Even though it charted higher than "Friday", it only stayed on the chart for one week.

Besides her own music, Rebecca regularly posted videos on her YouTube channel. These included vlogs, Q&A videos, and covers of other artists' songs. In July 2013, she covered Miley Cyrus's "We Can't Stop" with fellow YouTuber Jon D. In November, she released an acoustic version of "Wrecking Ball".

At VidCon 2015, Rebecca shared that she was working on a new album. She hoped to release it by the end of 2015. She said it would sound very different from her earlier songs. However, this album was not released. Towards the end of 2015, Rebecca covered "Wild" by Troye Sivan. In January 2016, she created a web series called "Life After Friday" on go90. The show followed her adventures after moving to Los Angeles.

New Music and TV Appearances (2016–2020)

Black in 2019

On August 26, 2016, Rebecca released a new song called "The Great Divide". This was her first new music in almost three years. It reached number 23 on the "US Dance" chart. She released two more songs in 2017: "Foolish" on April 21 and "Heart Full of Scars" on September 1. She then released an EP (a shorter album) called RE / BL on September 15, 2017. This EP included all three of these songs.

In June 2018, Rebecca talked on BBC Radio 5 about online negativity. She explained how mean comments affected her and how they can "stick with you forever." Rebecca released the last song from her RE / BL EP, called "Satellite", on June 4, 2018.

On June 7, 2018, Rebecca was a contestant on The Four: Battle for Stardom. This was a music competition show on Fox. She sang "Bye Bye Bye" by NSYNC for her audition and moved to the next round. In the next round, she sang "Torn" but was eliminated after the audience voted for her opponent. After the show, she thanked her fans for their support.

In 2018, YouTube personality Miranda Sings released a fun version of "Friday" called "Donut Fry Day". Rebecca Black was featured in it. Rebecca continued to release new songs in 2019 and 2020, including "Anyway", "Do You?", "Sweetheart", and "Self Sabotage". In September 2020, she was featured on the Dorian Electra song "Edgelord".

Albums and Tours (2021–Present)

Black performing at the Bowery Ballroom on her 2022 Rebecca Black Was Here tour

On January 29, 2021, Rebecca released the song "Girlfriend". Soon after, on February 10, 2021, she released a special remix of "Friday". This remix was produced by Dylan Brady of 100 gecs and featured 3OH!3, Big Freedia, and Dorian Electra. It was released to celebrate the song's tenth anniversary. After releasing "Personal" and "Worth It for the Feeling", Rebecca announced her second EP, Rebecca Black Was Here. It was released on June 16, 2021.

On November 10, 2022, Rebecca announced her first full studio album, Let Her Burn. It was set to be released in early 2023. Four days later, she released the first song from the album, "Crumbs", with a music video. Critics liked the song, calling it a "hypnotic electropop track." The second song, "Look at You", came out on December 7 and was also well-received. On January 6, 2023, Rebecca announced the album would be released on February 9, 2023. The third and final song, "Sick to My Stomach", came out on January 18, 2023. BroadwayWorld noted that the different songs showed Rebecca Black's many talents as an artist. Let Her Burn was released on February 9, 2023, and received good reviews from both critics and fans.

Rebecca went on a tour in the UK, North America, and Canada to support her album. On June 1, 2023, it was announced that Rebecca would also perform as an opening act for Blackpink at British Summer Time in Hyde Park, London.

On September 14, 2024, Rebecca Black performed a DJ set at Boiler Room. She ended her set with a mix of "Friday" and Charli XCX's song "360".

In December 2024, Rebecca announced a 2025 tour for her next album, Salvation. The album was released on February 27, 2025. It was originally planned for January 24, but was delayed because of the 2025 L.A. fires that affected her hometown.

On March 9, 2025, it was announced that Rebecca Black would be a supporting act for Katy Perry on The Lifetimes Tour. In May 2025, Rebecca was chosen as the official after-party DJ for the American Music Awards. She also received praise for her red carpet outfit, which looked like a wedding dress.

Music Albums and Songs

Black performing at Elsewhere in Brooklyn on her 2023 Let Her Burn tour.

Rebecca Black has released several albums and many songs.

Studio Albums

• Let Her Burn (Released: February 9, 2023)
• Salvation (Released: February 27, 2025)

Extended Plays (EPs)

• RE / BL (Released: September 15, 2017)
• Rebecca Black (Live Session, Los Angeles, California, 2019) (Released: May 29, 2020)
• Rebecca Black Was Here (Released: June 16, 2021)

Popular Singles

• "Friday" (2011)
• "My Moment" (2011)
• "Person of Interest" (2011)
• "Sing It" (2012)
• "In Your Words" (2012)
• "Saturday" (with Dave Days) (2013)
• "The Great Divide" (2016)
• "Foolish" (2017)
• "Heart Full of Scars" (2017)
• "Anyway" (2019)
• "Do You?" (2019)
• "Sweetheart" (2019)
• "Self Sabotage" (2020)
• "Closer" (2020)
• "Ven Dímelo (Love Is Love)" (with Dani Ride) (2020)
• "Girlfriend" (2021)
• "Friday (Remix)" (featuring 3OH!3, Big Freedia and Dorian Electra) (2021)
• "Personal" (2021)
• "Worth It for the Feeling" (2021)
• "Read My Mind" (featuring Slayyyter) (2021)
• "Heart2" (with umru and Petal Supply) (2022)
• "Crumbs" (2022)
• "Look at You" (2022)
• "Sick to My Stomach" (2023)
• "Trust!" (2024)
• "Sugar Water Cyanide" (2024)
• "Salvation" (2025)

Music Videos

Rebecca Black has released many music videos for her songs. Some of them include:

• "Friday" (2011)
• "My Moment" (2011)
• "Person of Interest" (2011)
• "Saturday" (2013)
• "The Great Divide" (Crash Cove Remix) (2016)
• "Foolish" (2017)
• "Heart Full of Scars" (2017)
• "Satellite" (2018)
• "Anyway" (2019)
• "Do You?" (2019)
• "Sweetheart" (2019)
• "Self Sabotage" (2020)
• "Friday (Remix)" (2021)
• "Crumbs" (2022)
• "Look at You" (2022)
• "Sick to My Stomach" (2023)
• "Trust!" (2024)
• "Sugar Water Cyanide" (2024)
• "Salvation" (2025)

She has also appeared in music videos for other artists, like Katy Perry's "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" and Dorian Electra's "Edgelord".

Movies and TV Shows

Rebecca Black has also appeared in some movies and TV shows.

• Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012) – She played herself in this documentary film.
• Legend of a Rabbit (2013) – She was the voice of Penny in the English version of this film.
• Fine Brothers (2014) – She appeared as herself in a "YouTubers React" web series episode.
• Life After Friday (2016) – She played herself in this web series.
• Is It Cake? (2022) – She appeared as herself in an episode of this Netflix series.

Awards and Recognitions

Rebecca Black has received some awards and nominations for her work.

• In 2011, she was nominated for "Favorite Animated GIF" at the MTV O Music Awards for "Which Seat Can I Take?".
• Also in 2011, she won the Teen Choice Award for "Choice Web Star".
• In 2022, her EP Rebecca Black Was Here was nominated for "Self-Released Record of the Year" at the Libera Award.