Rebecca Black Credits “Gay Sex” for Her Career Longevity at the 2025 AMAs
DJ sets and queer sex — that’s the formula Rebecca Black swears by. Once dismissed as a punchline, she’s now spinning tracks, embracing her identity, and owning stages like she was never the girl behind Friday.
At the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), singer 
Rebecca Black gave a refreshingly candid answer when asked how she manages to keep pace with her busy career.
Rebecca Black first shot to fame in 2011 with her viral hit Friday, a song that made her a household name—though not without controversy.
Fourteen years later, she has reinvented herself as a successful DJ and recording artist, most recently with her album SALVATION.
Black, who publicly came out as queer in 2020, has built a devoted fanbase and continues to thrive in the music industry.
During a red carpet interview with streamer QTCinderella for Billboard, Black was asked: “You’re an icon, you’ve had such a resurgence, such an incredible career – how have you kept up with it?” Without missing a beat, Black replied: “Gay sex.” The witty response quickly went viral.
Black herself confirmed the quip on social media, further delighting her followers. She also added a more serious note, saying, “I’m taking one day at a time, I have a lot of fun with what I do, obviously, and that really helps”
Fans online responded with enthusiasm and amusement, with comments like, “U just like me fr [for real],” and “Rebecca Black is based???” Others joked about following her advice without even being in the music business.
The 2025 AMAs also saw several queer artists taking home major awards. 
Billie Eilish swept all seven categories she was nominated for, 
Megan Thee Stallion won Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist, and 
Doechii claimed Social Song of the Year for Anxiety.