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Rebecca Black Responds To Online Criticism
Saturday, 19 March 2011 Written by James Conlon
Rebecca Black Responds To Online Criticism

Rebecca Black has given her first interview since becoming an online sensation for all the wrong reasons this week. The teenage singer has received a torrent of criticism and mocking from the online community for her song ‘Friday’, which has been called out for its unintentionally patronising lyrics and unashamed use of auto-tune technology.

The 13-year-old has received 21 million hits on YouTube, many of which occurred after the video became a viral sensation earlier this week.

Speaking on ‘Good Morning America’, the singer said: "After seeing it go from 4,000 views to 70,000 views in one night, and then waking up and it was at 200,000 views - that's when I realised this was going to be big."

When asked about the negative comments the video had been receiving, Black took a brave stance, declaring: "It doesn't bother me." However, Black did acknowledge that some of the comments have been surprisingly spiteful. She discussed one individual who messaged her, saying: "I hope you cut yourself and I hope you get an eating disorder so you'll look pretty - and I hope you go cut and die."

She continued: "When I first saw all of these nasty comments I did cry. I felt like this was my fault and I shouldn't have done this. Now I don't feel that way."

Black also responded to individuals criticising her vocals on the track. She performed a section of the US National Anthem before declaring: "I think I have talent on some level. I don't think I'm the worst singer, but I don't think I'm the best singer."
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