Rebecca Black (born June 21, 1997) is an American teen pop singer who gained worldwide notoriety with her 2011 single "Friday" through the record label ARK Music Factory. The song received negative critical response, with many music critics and viewers dubbing it the "worst song ever." The negative criticism and use of social media can be credited for Black's success. The music video, uploaded to YouTube, has received over 109 million views as of April 18, 2011, causing Black to gain international attention as a "viral star