Rebecca Black on the ‘Crushing’ Feeling of Being Teased by Celebs After ‘Friday’ Music Video — and Lady Gaga’s Kind Words

Black released ‘Friday’ in 2011 at 13 years old

Rebecca Black is getting candid about her sudden rise to fame in 2011.

The singer-songwriter became a household name overnight with the release of her catchy song Friday. But with the fame came some mean comments, she said on the Jan. 14 episode of Mythical Kitchen — and sometimes even hate from artists she admired.

The host, Mythical Chef Josh, recalled one of Lady Gaga‘s interviews in 2011, in which she praised Black as a “genius,” he said. At that time, the pop star’s words meant more than Black could describe.