Rebecca Black's Viral Video

Soundcheck | Mar 23, 2011

A few weeks ago, Rebecca Black was just another 13 year old California middle schooler. In the last few weeks, she's become an internet sensation with her music video "Friday." Chances are you're one of the 38 million who have viewed the song on YouTube - if not, take a peek below. Slate.com contributor  Nina Shen Rastogi joins us to explain the story behind the song - and the subsequent backlash.

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