Rebecca Black’s ‘Friday’ Certified Platinum in the United States
Rebecca Black’s 2011 single “Friday” has been awarded RIAA Platinum certification in the United States, confirming sales of one million units. The track, once widely mocked as “the worst song ever,” has become an iconic pop‑culture moment and has amassed over 180 million views on YouTube.
Since its release, Black has built a music career that includes coming out as queer in 2020, releasing a debut album in 2023, and opening for Katy Perry on the Lifetimes Tour. She is set to issue her sophomore album “Age of the Exhibitionist” on September 4 and will launch a North American headlining tour, Exhibitionism on Tour, beginning September 23.
Entities: Katy Perry · Rebecca Black · Recording Industry Association of America
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Her sophomore album “Age of the Exhibitionist” is due September 4, and she will start a North American headlining tour on September 23. (all)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The song has accumulated over 180 million YouTube views. (all)
- [● 3 SOURCES] She opened for Katy Perry on the Lifetimes Tour last year. (all)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rebecca Black came out as queer in 2020. (all)
- [● 3 SOURCES] She released her debut album in 2023. (all)
- [● 3 SOURCES] “Friday” was released in 2011 and initially received widespread criticism. (all)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rebecca Black’s single “Friday” has been RIAA-certified Platinum in the United States. (all)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Platinum certification signifies sales of one million units. (all)