Pop star
Rebecca Black achieved virality with the infamous song
Friday, back in 2011. After years of online hate and not being taken seriously as an artist, she has now cemented herself as a staple of the hyperpop genre, though she is not sure she would consider herself as such. Black just released her third EP
Rebecca Black Was Here, which she describes as a “moment of unlock” for her personal and creative growth as an artist. Standouts like
Girlfriend and
Personal showcase that she’s no longer the 13-year-old girl that bore the brunt of everyone’s criticism. We spoke with Black about the new EP, coming out as queer, and the struggles of existing as a public figure on the Internet.