Rebecca Black is an American singer-songwriter and DJ who rose to viral fame in 2011 at age 13 with her polarizing pop anthem Friday
Transitioning from teen pop to avant-garde hyperpop and electronic music, she now performs Boiler Room-approved DJ sets, tours globally
Openly queer, Black embraces camp aesthetics and tongue-in-cheek humor in her music and style, earning a cult LGBTQ+ following.
At the 2025 American Music Awards in Las Vegas, she wore a satirical "shotgun wedding" ensemble: an ivory silk taffeta corset gown, bridal veil, and a monogrammed sailor hat by designer Erik Charlotte, blending maritime and bridal themes
She has been candid about her struggles with depression and anxiety stemming from early cyberbullying, sharing her journey toward self-acceptance in a 2020 Good Morning America interview
Announced a DJ tour stop in Sydney (December 9, 2025) during the AMAs red carpet, signaling her growing influence in electronic music
Her AMAs look riffed on Madonna’s iconic 1984 “Like a Virgin” wedding dress, showcasing her flair for nostalgic yet subversive style
From viral punchline to respected electronic artist, Black represents resilience in reinvention. Her AMAs appearance—as the event’s afterparty DJ—cemented her status as a symbol of unapologetic self-expression