About Rebecca Black

Rebecca Renee Black is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and social media sensation who gained international attention with the 2011 single “Friday”. She was discovered through her YouTube videos of her singing covers of popular songs. Her debut single “Friday” became a viral hit and was eventually certified Gold in the United States. Following her success with “Friday”, Black released a series of singles including “My Moment”, “Sing It” and “In Your Words”. She has also collaborated with other artists such as Quincy Brown and Big Time Rush.

Early Life

Black was born on June 21, 1997 in Irvine, California to parents Georgina Marquez Kelly and John Jeffery Black. At the age of 8 she started taking singing lessons at the Starstruck Performing Arts Center in Orange County. She is of Filipino descent.

Career

In 2011, at the age of 13, Black released her debut single “Friday” which became an international hit. The song was met with mixed reviews but was eventually certified Platinum in Australia, Canada and the United States. Following the success of “Friday”, Black released a series of singles including “My Moment” and “Sing It” which both charted in multiple countries. In 2013 she released her debut EP “RE/BL” which included the singles “In Your Words” and “The Great Divide”. She has also collaborated with other artists such as Quincy Brown and Big Time Rush.

Personal Life

Black currently resides in Los Angeles where she continues to pursue her music career. She has also become an advocate for mental health awareness and is an active supporter of suicide prevention charities. She is an animal rights activist and supports various animal welfare charities.