Bebe Rexha#Singles
{{Short description|American singer and songwriter (born 1989)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Bebe Rexha
| image = Bebe Rexha - Untold 2023 - 53113724212 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Rexha in 2023
| birth_name = Bleta Rexha
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1989|8|30}}
| birth_place = New York City, U.S.
| years_active = 2010–present
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}}
| works = {{flatlist|
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| awards = Full list
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| background = solo_singer
| genre = Pop
| instruments = Vocals
| label = {{hlist|DCD2|First Access|Island Def Jam|Warner}}
| past_member_of = Black Cards
| website = {{URL|https://www.beberexha.com/|beberexha.com}}
}}
}}
Bleta "Bebe" Rexha ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|iː|b|i|_|ˈ|r|ɛ|k|s|ə}} {{respell|BEE|bee|_|REK|sə}}, {{IPA|sq|ˈblɛta ˈɾɛdʒa|lang}};{{Cite Instagram |postid=BGaNA0ivgYg |user=beberexha |title=Try to pronounce my real first name 😋 // Watch my 'Introducing' interview at push.mtv.tv! 🔴⚫️ |date=June 8, 2016 |access-date=March 25, 2023 |url=http://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/beberexha/1268383476080313888 }}{{Cite web |last=Ruffini |first=Karen |date=2018-08-15 |title=The Surprise Meaning Behind Bebe Rexha's Name Makes So Much Sense |url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/heres-how-to-pronounce-bebe-rexhas-name-plus-the-secret-meaning-behind-it-10127453 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=Elite Daily |language=en}} born August 30, 1989) is an American singer and songwriter.{{Cite magazine |last=Halperin |first=Shirley |date=September 30, 2020 |title=Bebe Rexha Signs With SAL&CO Management, Home to The Weeknd, French Montana |url=https://variety.com/2020/music/news/bebe-rexha-signs-with-weeknd-manager-sal-slaiby-1203489714/ |magazine=Variety |access-date=October 10, 2020 |archive-date=October 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011141301/https://variety.com/2020/music/news/bebe-rexha-signs-with-weeknd-manager-sal-slaiby-1203489714/ |url-status=live }} She signed with Warner Records in 2013, and was credited with co-writing releases of other artists—such as Eminem's Grammy Award-winning single "The Monster"—before furthering her career as a recording artist.{{Cite news |last=Macas |first=Trisha |date=June 28, 2016 |title=Bebe Rexha: Music is about making people know they're not alone |publisher=GMA Network |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/571629/lifestyle/artandculture/bebe-rexha-music-is-about-making-people-know-they-re-not-alone |url-status=live |access-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923080611/http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/571629/lifestyle/artandculture/bebe-rexha-music-is-about-making-people-know-they-re-not-alone |archive-date=September 23, 2016}}{{Cite tweet |number=811944225155776512 |user=BebeRexha |title=I wrote it in my bedroom.😊 |date=December 22, 2016 |access-date=February 12, 2019}}{{Cite magazine |last=Leardi |first=Melissa |date=August 9, 2016 |title=7 Songs You Didn't Know Bebe Rexha Wrote |url=https://www.billboard.com/media/lists/bebe-rexha-songs-wrote-songwriter-7461938/ |access-date=August 13, 2016 |magazine=Billboard |publisher=}}{{Cite magazine |last=Lange |first=Maggie |date=April 6, 2016 |title=Meet Bebe Rexha, the Woman Who's Been Making All Those Top 40 Songs So Catchy |url=https://www.gq.com/story/wcw-bebe-rexha |magazine=GQ |access-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-date=September 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921040347/http://www.gq.com/story/wcw-bebe-rexha |url-status=live }}{{Cite magazine |last=Goodman |first=William |date=July 22, 2016 |title=Bebe Rexha Plays Hits & New Tracks at Acoustic 'Next Up' Seattle Show |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7446650/bebe-rexha-next-up-seattle-event |magazine=Billboard |access-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-date=July 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728120701/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7446650/bebe-rexha-next-up-seattle-event |url-status=live }} Her debut extended play (EP), I Don't Wanna Grow Up (2015), did not chart domestically, although its single "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy" entered several international charts.
Rexha released two additional EPs in 2017: All Your Fault: Pt. 1 and All Your Fault: Pt. 2, both of which spawned the singles "I Got You" and "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" (featuring Lil Wayne). Rexha saw further success with her collaborations such as "Hey Mama" (with David Guetta, Nicki Minaj and Afrojack), "Me, Myself & I" (with G-Eazy), "In the Name of Love" (with Martin Garrix), and "Meant to Be" (featuring Florida Georgia Line); the latter peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Grammy Awards. Rexha's debut studio album, Expectations (2018), peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200 and yielded her a nomination for Best New Artist that same year.{{Cite magazine |title=Bebe Rexha Chart History |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/bebe-rexha/chart-history/ |access-date=2025-03-06 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2018 |title=Bebe Rexha |url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/bebe-rexha |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626090251/https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/bebe-rexha |archive-date=June 26, 2020 |access-date=December 12, 2018 |publisher=Grammy Awards}}{{Cite magazine |last=Feeney |first=Nolan |date=2018-12-07 |title=Bebe Rexha Reacts to Her 2 Grammy Nominations: 'For Me, This Is Everything' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/bebe-rexha-2019-grammy-nominations-interview-reaction-8489171/ |access-date=2025-03-06 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} Her second and third albums, Better Mistakes (2021) and Bebe (2023), both lukewarmly entered the Billboard 200; the latter included the single "I'm Good (Blue)" (with David Guetta), which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in 22 countries.
Early life
Bleta Rexha was born on August 30, 1989, in Brooklyn, New York City to Albanian parents from North Macedonia.{{Cite magazine |last=Trust |first=Gary |date=April 22, 2019 |title=Why Albanian Artists Are Having a Moment On the Charts |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/albanian-artists-charts-dua-lipa-bebe-rexha-ava-max/ |url-status=live |magazine=Billboard |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230129210026/https://www.billboard.com/pro/albanian-artists-charts-dua-lipa-bebe-rexha-ava-max/ |archive-date=January 29, 2023 |access-date=January 29, 2023}}{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2021 |title=Bebe Rexha: Në familjet shqiptare nëse qeshni kur jeni të sëmurë, atëherë nuk jeni të sëmurë më |trans-title=Bebe Rexha: In Albanian families if you laugh, while being sick then you are not sick no more |url=https://telegrafi.com/bebe-rexha-ne-familjet-shqiptare-nese-qeshni-kur-jeni-te-semure-atehere-nuk-jeni-te-semure/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230129205142/https://telegrafi.com/bebe-rexha-ne-familjet-shqiptare-nese-qeshni-kur-jeni-te-semure-atehere-nuk-jeni-te-semure/ |archive-date=January 29, 2023 |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Telegrafi |language=sq |quote=Familja nga babai e këngëtares ka prejardhje nga Dibra e Madhe në Maqedoninë e Veriut, ndërkohë ajo e nënës nga Gostivari. |trans-quote=The singer's paternal family originate from Dibra e Madhe in North Macedonia, while her maternal family from Gostivar.}}{{Cite web |last=Rosseinsky |first=Katie |date=December 3, 2019 |title=Bebe Rexha visits Albania after major earthquake |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/bebe-rexha-visits-albania-after-major-earthquake-a4302956.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230129210213/https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/bebe-rexha-visits-albania-after-major-earthquake-a4302956.html |archive-date=January 29, 2023 |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Evening Standard}} Her father, Flamur Rexha, was born in Debar, North Macedonia when it was part of Yugoslavia and emigrated to the U.S. at the age of 21. Her mother, Bukurije, was born in the United States to an Albanian family with roots in Gostivar which is northeast of Debar and separated by Mavrovo National Park.{{Cite web |last=Zyla |first=Julian |date=April 17, 2014 |title=Bebe Rexha, bashkautorja e këngës "The Monster" |url=http://www.zeriamerikes.com/content/bebe-rexha-bashk%C3%ABautorja-e-k%C3%ABng%C3%ABs-the-monster-interviste/1895479.html |access-date=December 13, 2016 |website=Voice of America in Albanian}}{{Cite news |last=Rama |first=Albana |date=June 9, 2014 |title=Singer Bebe Rexha wrote song for Eminem |publisher=Kosovo Diaspora |url=http://www.kosovodiaspora.org/singer-bebe-rexha-wrote-song-for-eminem/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815101217/https://www.kosovodiaspora.org/singer-bebe-rexha-wrote-song-for-eminem/ |archive-date=August 15, 2022}} In the Albanian language, {{lang|sq|bletë}} means "bee". She said, "My parents are Albanian, and people started calling me 'Bebe' for short." She and her family moved to nearby Staten Island when she was six.{{Cite web |author=Ebro Darden |author2=Bebe Rexha |date=April 17, 2016 |title=Bebe Rexha talking about being Albanian and songwriting (Ebro Darden Interview) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S96rcOmHgcM |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526050636/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S96rcOmHgcM |archive-date=May 26, 2020 |access-date=August 13, 2016 |via=YouTube}} Rexha has a brother named Florent.{{Cite tweet |number=756161676420845569 |user=BeBeRexha |title=Happy b day to my brother Florent. |first=BeBe |date=July 21, 2016 |access-date=July 12, 2021 |last1=Rexha}}{{Cite Instagram |postid=BSWnL_FA-0j/?hl=en |user=beberexha |title=I love you @florentr best brother and friend I could ever ask for. |date=April 1, 2017 |access-date=July 12, 2021 |first1=bebe |last1=rexha}}{{Cite web |date=2019-08-30 |title=Bebe Rexha's brother publishes rare photos with his sister from childhood, on her 30th birthday |url=https://telegrafi.com/en/vellai-bebe-rexhes-publikon-fotografi-te-rralla-te-motren-nga-femijeria-ne-ditelindjen-e-saj-te-30-te/ |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=Telegrafi |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2017-04-02 |title=Një dedikim nga Bebe Rexha: Të dua Florent… |url=https://www.cna.al/2017/04/02/nje-dedikim-nga-bebe-rexha-te-dua-florent |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=CNA |language=albanian}}
Rexha initially taught herself trumpet and later taught herself to play guitar and piano.{{Cite magazine |last=Nelson |first=Jeff |date=June 30, 2016 |title=5 Things to Know About Bebe Rexha, the Breakout Singer-Songwriter You Need to Know (But Have Already Heard!) |url=http://www.people.com/article/bebe-rexha-5-things-to-know-rihanna-nicki-minaj-songwriter |magazine=People |access-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-date=December 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204084928/http://www.people.com/article/bebe-rexha-5-things-to-know-rihanna-nicki-minaj-songwriter |url-status=live }} She attended Tottenville High School in Staten Island. Rexha sang in the choir there and took part in a variety of musicals.{{Cite news |last=Geisler |first=Conan |date=June 29, 2016 |title=Eminem's 'The Monster' co-writer Bebe Rexha visits Philippines, hates to fly |publisher=Yibada |url=http://en.yibada.com/articles/136252/20160629/eminem-s-monster-co-writer-bebe-rexha-visits-philippines-hates.htm |url-status=live |access-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807171400/http://en.yibada.com/articles/136252/20160629/eminem-s-monster-co-writer-bebe-rexha-visits-philippines-hates.htm |archive-date=August 7, 2016}} While in high school choir, she discovered that she is a coloratura soprano.{{Cite news |last=Nunn |first=Jerry |date=May 31, 2016 |title=NUNN ON ONE: MUSIC Singer Bebe Rexha: 'Hearts' and soul |work=Windy City Times |url=http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/NUNN-ON-ONE-MUSIC-Singer-Bebe-Rexha-Hearts-and-soul/55382.html |url-status=live |access-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916035211/http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/NUNN-ON-ONE-MUSIC-Singer-Bebe-Rexha-Hearts-and-soul/55382.html |archive-date=September 16, 2016}}{{Cite web |first=Bebe |last=Rexha |date=January 21, 2016 |title=Bebe Rexha: "Classical Songs Make Me Cry" |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjRcc1cCPe4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109013336/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjRcc1cCPe4&gl=US&hl=en |archive-date=November 9, 2019 |access-date=August 13, 2016 |publisher=Fuse |via=YouTube}}
As a teenager, she submitted a song to be performed at the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences' annual "Grammy Career Day" event. Rexha earned the "Best Teen Songwriter" award; about 700 were in the competition.{{Cite news |last=McGahan |first=Michelle |date=August 27, 2014 |title=Bebe Rexha Talks Writing Eminem and Rihanna's 'The Monster,' Her Single 'I Can't Stop Drinking About You' + More [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] |publisher=PopCrush |url=http://popcrush.com/bebe-rexha-the-monster-i-cant-stop-drinking-about-you-video/ |url-status=live |access-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611161711/http://popcrush.com/bebe-rexha-the-monster-i-cant-stop-drinking-about-you-video/ |archive-date=June 11, 2016}}{{Cite news |last=Tanasă |first=Raluca |date=August 14, 2014 |title=Bebe Rexha pune Albania pe harta starurilor pop internaționale – VIDEO |language=ro |publisher=INFOMUSIC |url=http://www.infomusic.ro/2014/08/bebe-rexha-artist-nou-video/ |url-status=live |access-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921193600/http://www.infomusic.ro/2014/08/bebe-rexha-artist-nou-video/ |archive-date=September 21, 2016}} As a result, she signed a contract with talent scout Samantha Cox, who encouraged her to enroll in songwriting classes in Manhattan.{{Cite news |last=Vincentelli |first=Elisabeth |date=July 4, 2015 |title=Rihanna dissed me, so I wrote her a hit song |url=https://nypost.com/2015/07/04/rihanna-dissed-me-so-i-wrote-her-a-hit-song/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821073357/http://nypost.com/2015/07/04/rihanna-dissed-me-so-i-wrote-her-a-hit-song/ |archive-date=August 21, 2016 |access-date=August 13, 2016 |work=New York Post}}{{Cite magazine |last=Feeney |first=Nolan |date=June 21, 2016 |title=Bebe Rexha's 7-step guide to breaking into the music industry |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/21/bebe-rexha-interview |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-date=October 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017175556/https://ew.com/article/2016/06/21/bebe-rexha-interview/ |url-status=live }}
Career
{{see also|List of awards and nominations received by Bebe Rexha}}
= 2010–2016: Career beginnings =
File:Black Cards 2011.jpg on September 1, 2011, at the Rumsey Playfield]]
Rexha had a shortlived deal with Island Def, which they canceled. In 2010, she met Fall Out Boy's bassist Pete Wentz and began working with him at a recording studio in New York City.{{Cite news |last=Song |first=Sandra |date=April 13, 2016 |title=It's Bebe Rexha's Time to Shine |work=Paper |url=http://www.papermag.com/hey-bebe-1727183570.html |url-status=live |access-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818213450/http://www.papermag.com/hey-bebe-1727183570.html |archive-date=August 18, 2016}} She became a member and a lead vocalist of Wentz's new experimental project called Black Cards. The band played a variety of live shows and released several singles and remixes. However, in January 2012, Wentz announced that Rexha had left the band to pursue other endeavors.{{Cite news |last=Montgomery |first=James |date=January 13, 2012 |title=Pete Wentz Talks Future Of Black Cards |publisher=MTV |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1677311/peter-wentz-black-cards-future/ |url-status=dead |access-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517074340/http://www.mtv.com/news/1677311/peter-wentz-black-cards-future/ |archive-date=May 17, 2017}} Bebe Rexha was awarded the Abe Olman Scholarship for her contributions as a songwriter later that year.{{Cite web |title=Bebe Rexha {{!}} Songwriters Hall of Fame |url=https://www.songhall.org/scholarships/view/bebe_rexha |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118122810/https://www.songhall.org/scholarships/view/bebe_rexha |archive-date=November 18, 2018 |access-date=November 18, 2018 |website=www.songhall.org}}{{Cite web |date=2020-07-30 |title=Indie Spotlight Lolla Rewind: Bebe Rexha |url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/indie-spotlight-lolla-rewind-bebe-rexha |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=BMI.com |language=en}}
In 2013, Rexha signed with Warner Bros. Records as a solo artist.{{Cite news |last=Kennedy |first=John |date=October 24, 2013 |title=Singer Bebe Rexha Talks Co-Writing Eminem And Rihanna's 'MMLP2' Collaboration 'The Monster' |work=Vibe |url=http://www.vibe.com/2013/10/singer-bebe-rexha-talks-co-writing-eminem-and-rihannas-mmlp2-collaboration-monster/ |url-status=live |access-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920182102/http://www.vibe.com/2013/10/singer-bebe-rexha-talks-co-writing-eminem-and-rihannas-mmlp2-collaboration-monster/ |archive-date=September 20, 2016}} On March 21, 2014, Rexha released her debut single, "I Can't Stop Drinking About You".{{Cite magazine |last=Yotka |first=Steff |date=March 21, 2014 |title=Song Premiere: Bebe Rexha |url=http://www.nylon.com/articles/bebe-rexha-i-can%27t-stop-drinking-about-you |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220184234/https://www.nylon.com/articles/bebe-rexha-i-can%27t-stop-drinking-about-you |archive-date=December 20, 2021 |access-date=August 14, 2016 |magazine=Nylon}} The song peaked at number 22 on the US Top Heatseekers chart,{{Cite magazine |last= |title=Bebe Rexha – Chart History – Heatseekers Songs |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6253099/bebe-rexha/chart?f=887 |magazine=Billboard |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180717215700/https://www.billboard.com/artist/6253099/bebe-rexha/chart?f=887 |archive-date=July 17, 2018 |access-date=August 14, 2016}} while a music video was released on August 12, 2014.{{Cite news |last=Midgarden |first=Cory |date=August 13, 2014 |title=Meet Bebe Rexha: The Anti-Katy Perry Of Pop |publisher=MTV |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1896790/bebe-rexha-i-cant-stop-drinking-about-you/ |url-status=dead |access-date=August 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160802000018/http://www.mtv.com/news/1896790/bebe-rexha-i-cant-stop-drinking-about-you/ |archive-date=August 2, 2016}} On May 12, 2015, she released her debut EP, I Don't Wanna Grow Up, through Warner Bros. Records.{{Cite magazine |last=Lipshutz |first=Jason |date=April 29, 2015 |title=Bebe Rexha Explains Why She Isn't (Officially) Featured on David Guetta's 'Hey Mama' |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6546356/bebe-rexha-david-guetta-hey-mama-interview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819010526/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6546356/bebe-rexha-david-guetta-hey-mama-interview |archive-date=August 19, 2016 |access-date=August 14, 2016 |magazine=Billboard}} In March 2016, Rexha released her single, called "No Broken Hearts" featuring Nicki Minaj.{{Cite news |last=Riotta |first=Chris |date=March 16, 2016 |title=Nicki Minaj and Bebe Rexha's New Song "No Broken Hearts" Is the Breakup Anthem You Needed |publisher=Mic |url=https://mic.com/articles/138150/nicki-minaj-and-bebe-rexha-s-new-song-no-broken-hearts-is-the-breakup-anthem-you-needed |url-status=live |access-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630092217/https://mic.com/articles/138150/nicki-minaj-and-bebe-rexha-s-new-song-no-broken-hearts-is-the-breakup-anthem-you-needed |archive-date=June 30, 2016}} In April 2016, the music video was released, directed by Dave Meyer.{{Cite news |last=Wass |first=Mike |date=April 14, 2016 |title=Bebe Rexha On "No Broken Hearts," Songwriting & Her Debut LP: Interview |publisher=Idolator |url=http://www.idolator.com/7629936/bebe-rexha-interview-no-broken-hearts-debut-album |url-status=live |access-date=August 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200530220551/https://www.idolator.com/7629936/bebe-rexha-interview-no-broken-hearts-debut-album |archive-date=May 30, 2020}} File:Bebe Rexha live at Staples Center, Los Angeles 15 (cropped).jpg
= 2016–2017: ''All Your Fault'' series =
{{Main|All Your Fault: Pt. 1|All Your Fault: Pt. 2}}
On October 28, 2016, Rexha released "I Got You", which peaked at number 43 on the US Billboard Hot 100,{{Cite news |date=January 21, 2017 |title=Billboard Hit 100 |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100 |url-status=live |access-date=January 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140510174505/http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100 |archive-date=May 10, 2014}} and at number 17 on the US Pop Songs chart.{{Cite news |date=January 21, 2017 |title=Billboard Pop Songs |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/pop-songs |url-status=live |access-date=January 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151206184511/http://www.billboard.com/charts/pop-songs |archive-date=December 6, 2015}} The music video was released on January 6, 2017.{{Cite magazine |last=Blais-Billie |first=Braudie |date=2017-01-06 |title=5 Times Bebe Rexha Looks Uncannily Like Kylie Jenner in Her New 'I Got You' Music Video |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bebe-rexha-looks-like-kylie-jenner-i-got-you-video-7647686/ |access-date=2025-03-06 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} Direction changed from a full studio album to a multi EP project and "No Broken Hearts" was scrapped, making "I Got You" the first and only single from All Your Fault: Pt. 1, released on February 17, 2017. The EP peaked at number 51 on the Billboard 200.{{Cite tweet |number=825320026857209856 |user=BebeRexha |title=My album is coming out in two parts. 1st part is moodier/rhythmic/urban |date=January 28, 2017}} In March 2017 in Dallas, Rexha began her first solo headlining tour, promoting the EP across North America and Europe, named the All Your Fault Tour, with a total of 29 dates.{{Cite web |date=January 24, 2017 |title=Bebe Rexha Announces First Headlining Tour |url=http://radio.com/2017/01/24/bebe-rexha-tour-dates/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202062910/http://radio.com/2017/01/24/bebe-rexha-tour-dates/ |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |access-date=January 30, 2017 |website=Radio.com}}
On November 6, 2016, Rexha hosted the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards, at Rotterdam, Netherlands and performed multiple songs throughout the night, such as her single, "I Got You".{{Cite magazine |last=Atkinson |first=Katie |date=November 6, 2016 |title=Watch Bebe Rexha Perform 'I Got You' at 2016 MTV EMAs |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7565760/mtv-ema-2016-bebe-rexha-i-got-you |magazine=Billboard |access-date=November 14, 2016 |archive-date=November 10, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110204504/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7565760/mtv-ema-2016-bebe-rexha-i-got-you |url-status=live }}
In May 2017, Bebe Rexha: The Ride, a documentary which explores the moments which changed Rexha's life and journey to stardom, aired on MTV.{{Cite web |date=April 24, 2017 |title=Bebe Rexha's Journey To Stardom Explored In 'The Ride' Documentary |url=http://www.contactmusic.com/bebe-rexha/news/bebe-rexha-the-ride-documentary_5662927 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429022928/http://www.contactmusic.com/bebe-rexha/news/bebe-rexha-the-ride-documentary_5662927 |archive-date=April 29, 2017 |access-date=May 7, 2017 |publisher=Contact Music}}
On July 21, 2017, One Direction member Louis Tomlinson released the single "Back to You", with Rexha and Digital Farm Animals as featured artists. The song peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" featuring Lil Wayne was released as the first single from All Your Fault: Pt. 2 on May 19, 2017.{{Cite web |title=The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody) [feat. Lil Wayne] |url=https://play.google.com/music/preview/Bk6hnul3zn3e57tgxd7odqorxoa?t=The_Way_I_Are_Dance_With_Somebody_feat_Lil_Wayne_-_Bebe_Rexha |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314101434/https://music.youtube.com/googleplaymusic |archive-date=March 14, 2021 |access-date=May 19, 2017 |website=Google Play}} On June 12, Rexha performed the song at the Ubisoft E3 press conference, before announcing Just Dance 2018, on which the song appears.{{Cite web |title=Bebe Rexha at Ubisoft Conference 2017 |work=Zimbio |url=http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Bebe+Rexha/Ubisoft+E3+2017+Conference/OouM6AZ-a72 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023071027/http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Bebe+Rexha/Ubisoft+E3+2017+Conference/OouM6AZ-a72 |archive-date=October 23, 2017 |access-date=October 23, 2017}} The second EP as part of the project was released on August 11, 2017. In support of the EP and American singer and songwriter Marc E. Bassy's debut album, Rexha planned to go on a co-headlining tour across the United States: the Bebe & Bassy Tour, in October 2017. The tour was short-lived due to an infection putting Rexha on strict vocal rest, with Marc E. Bassy eventually going on a solo US tour in March 2018.{{Cite tweet |number=922592223820222464 |user=BebeRexha |title=After another appointment with my doctor today, I am on strict vocal rest until Thursday night due to an infection. I'm so sorry Texas. |first=Bebe |last=Rexha |date=October 23, 2017 |access-date=December 13, 2017}}{{Cite news |title=Marc E. Bassy announces Spring 2018 tour in support of 'Gossip Columns' |work=AXS |url=https://www.axs.com/marc-e-bassy-announces-spring-2018-tour-in-support-of-gossip-columns-127857 |url-status=live |access-date=March 5, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306082532/https://www.axs.com/marc-e-bassy-announces-spring-2018-tour-in-support-of-gossip-columns-127857 |archive-date=March 6, 2018}}
On October 24, 2017, "Meant to Be" with Florida Georgia Line was released as the second single from All Your Fault: Pt. 2, with the music video premiering a day earlier.{{Cite web |title=Top 40/M Future Releases |url=https://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017050352/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases |archive-date=October 17, 2017 |publisher=All Access Media Group}}{{Cite news |date=October 23, 2017 |title=Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line Drop Music Video For "Meant to Be" |work=CBS |url=http://us995.cbslocal.com/2017/10/23/bebe-rexha-and-florida-georgia-line-drop-music-video-for-meant-to-be/ |access-date=October 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025022137/http://us995.cbslocal.com/2017/10/23/bebe-rexha-and-florida-georgia-line-drop-music-video-for-meant-to-be/ |archive-date=October 25, 2017}} The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100{{Cite magazine |title=Bebe Rexha Chart History |magazine=Billboard |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/bebe-rexha/chart-history/hsi/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118035847/https://www.billboard.com/artist/bebe-rexha/chart-history/hsi/ |archive-date=November 18, 2021}} and {{as of|2018|11|17|lc=y|df=US}}, has spent 50 weeks at number one on the US Hot Country Songs chart,{{Cite magazine |date=July 22, 2018 |title=Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line's 'Meant to Be' Breaks New Record |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8466527/bebe-rexha-florida-georgia-line-meant-to-be-breaks-new-record |magazine=Billboard |access-date=July 24, 2018 |archive-date=July 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724010906/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8466527/bebe-rexha-florida-georgia-line-meant-to-be-breaks-new-record |url-status=live }} breaking the record for most weeks atop the chart previously held by "Body Like a Back Road" by Sam Hunt.
=2017–2019: ''Expectations''=
{{Main|Expectations (Bebe Rexha album)}}
In September 2017, Rexha began teasing new songs for a third installment in the All Your Fault series, with her manager going on record about its release.{{Cite magazine |last=Andy Gensler |date=September 12, 2017 |title=Bebe Rexha's Template For Artist Development In the Age of Streaming |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/7964606/bebe-rexha-template-artist-development-age-streaming |magazine=Billboard |access-date=April 14, 2018 |archive-date=September 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913054017/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/7964606/bebe-rexha-template-artist-development-age-streaming |url-status=live }} However, it appeared plans had changed, as Bebe revealed through a tweet in November 2017 that her next project would be called Expectations.{{Cite tweet |number=928684814470803456 |user=BebeRexha |title=Current Updates: New project coming in New year #Expectations. New record with Machine Gun X Ambassadors called "Home" coming soon. |author=Bebe Rexha |date=November 9, 2017 |access-date=April 14, 2018}} Rexha revealed the cover art for this debut studio album on April 8, 2018, and the album was released on June 22, 2018.{{Cite web |title=Expectations by Bebe Rexha |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/expectations/1370924192 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909152753/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/expectations/1370924192 |archive-date=September 9, 2018 |access-date=April 14, 2018 |publisher=iTunes Store}} Previous singles from All Your Fault, "I Got You" and "Meant to Be" appear on Expectations as well.
On April 13, 2018, "Ferrari" and "2 Souls on Fire", the latter of which features Quavo of Migos, were released as promotional singles along with the pre-order.{{Cite web |last=Apaza |first=Kevin |date=April 9, 2018 |title=Bebe Rexha Reveals Cover Art For "Expectations" Album, Pre-Order Launches This Week! |url=http://directlyrics.com/bebe-rexha-reveals-cover-art-for-expectations-album-preorder-launches-this-week-news.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410135908/http://directlyrics.com/bebe-rexha-reveals-cover-art-for-expectations-album-preorder-launches-this-week-news.html |archive-date=April 10, 2018 |access-date=April 10, 2018 |publisher=DirectLyrics}} On June 15, 2018, "I'm a Mess" was released as the first single from the album.{{Cite magazine |title=Pop Shop Podcast: Bebe Rexha Opens Up About Exceeding 'Expectations' With Her Debut Album, 'Meant to Be' Chart Record & More |magazine=Billboard |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/podcasts/8469153/pop-shop-podcast-bebe-rexha-expectations-interview |url-status=live |access-date=August 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808113632/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/podcasts/8469153/pop-shop-podcast-bebe-rexha-expectations-interview |archive-date=August 8, 2018}} On November 20, 2018, "Say My Name" was released which featured David Guetta and J Balvin.{{Cite web |title=David Guetta, Bebe Rexha & J Balvin – Say My Name (Official Video) | date=November 20, 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft4jcPSLJfY |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200122051908/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft4jcPSLJfY |archive-date=January 22, 2020 |access-date=January 14, 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}} In December 2018, Rexha was nominated for Best New Artist at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.{{Cite web |title=Dua Lipa Wins Best New Artist | 2019 GRAMMYs Acceptance Speech | date=February 10, 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3jA5woMR6k |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301100328/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3jA5woMR6k |archive-date=March 1, 2020 |access-date=January 14, 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}}
On January 26, 2019, Rexha performed the songs “Me, Myself & I” and “Meant to Be” on stage at the SAP Center in San Jose, California as part of the festivities for the 2019 National Hockey League All-Star Game.{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2019 |title=NHL All-Star Game 2019: Bebe Rexha is on top of her game in San Jose |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/01/26/nhl-all-star-game-2019-bebe-rexha-entertains-fans-in-san-jose/ |access-date=October 14, 2023 |website=San Jose Mercury News |archive-date=February 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203100410/https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/01/26/nhl-all-star-game-2019-bebe-rexha-entertains-fans-in-san-jose/ |url-status=live }} On February 15, 2019, Rexha released her single "Last Hurrah".{{Cite magazine |last=Rowley |first=Glenn |date=February 15, 2019 |title=Bebe Rexha Unveils New Single 'Last Hurrah': Listen |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8497182/bebe-rexha-new-single-last-hurrah |magazine=Billboard |access-date=June 1, 2019 |archive-date=February 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190208032947/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8497182/bebe-rexha-new-single-last-hurrah |url-status=live }} Later that month, it was announced that she would serve as the fifth coach for The Voice{{'}}s Comeback Stage for season 16.{{Cite web |title='The Voice' Adds Surprise New Coach |url=https://popculture.com/reality-tv/2019/02/27/the-voice-adds-bebe-rexha-coach-comeback-stage/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624233751/https://popculture.com/reality-tv/2019/02/27/the-voice-adds-bebe-rexha-coach-comeback-stage/ |archive-date=June 24, 2019 |access-date=January 14, 2020 |website=Reality TV|date=February 27, 2019 }} Rexha tweeted in April 2019 that she has twelve songs ready for her second studio album, and that her new music is inspired by Britney Spears.{{Cite web |date=April 11, 2019 |title=Bebe Rexha Teases Dance Album Inspired By Britney Spears |url=https://www.idolator.com/7746355/bebe-rexha-teases-dance-album-inspired-by-britney-spears?ios=1&safari=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314101457/https://www.idolator.com/7746355/bebe-rexha-teases-dance-album-inspired-by-britney-spears?ios=1&safari=1 |archive-date=March 14, 2021 |access-date=July 4, 2019 |website=Idolator}} On May 1, 2019, it was announced that Rexha will be one of the opening acts of the Jonas Brothers' Happiness Begins Tour.{{Cite magazine |date=May 15, 2019 |title=Jonas Brothers Reveal Bebe Rexha & Jordan McGraw Will Join All the New Happiness Begins Tour Dates |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8511664/jonas-brothers-bebe-rexha-jordan-mcgraw-new-happiness-begins-tour-dates |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 14, 2020 |archive-date=May 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524122331/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8511664/jonas-brothers-bebe-rexha-jordan-mcgraw-new-happiness-begins-tour-dates |url-status=live }} On May 31, Rexha and the Chainsmokers released "Call You Mine".{{Cite magazine |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=May 31, 2019 |title=Bebe Rexha Poisons The Chainsmokers In 'Call You Mine' Video: Watch |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8513257/the-chainsmokers-bebe-rexha-call-you-mine-video |magazine=Billboard |access-date=June 1, 2019 |archive-date=April 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420174607/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8513257/the-chainsmokers-bebe-rexha-call-you-mine-video |url-status=live }} The song is the Chainsmokers' third project using Rexha's voice, following their remixes of "Take Me Home" by production trio Cash Cash, and her debut solo single, "I Can't Stop Drinking About You".{{cn|date=May 2025}}
=2019–2021: ''Better Mistakes''=
Rexha gave further information on her second studio album in June 2019, confirming to Bang Showbiz, "I am heading off to the studio now and I am just creating, creating and creating." She further revealed a feminist theme to the new music, stating that "everything I have been writing now is very empowering and in-your-face and I am really excited about it."{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2019 |title=Bebe Rexha teases 'very empowering' new album |url=https://www.list.co.uk/article/108921-bebe-rexha-teases-very-empowering-new-album/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704152038/https://www.list.co.uk/article/108921-bebe-rexha-teases-very-empowering-new-album/ |archive-date=July 4, 2019 |access-date=July 4, 2019 |website=List.co.uk}} In July 2019, Rexha tweeted that she had a song called "Mama".{{Cite tweet |number=1154388293007450113 |user=beberexha |title=MAMA |date=July 25, 2019 |access-date=August 4, 2019}}
In January 2020, Rexha confirmed in an interview with Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet of the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards that the album is inspired by her mental health journey, and that she "[has] a tracklisting and it's really exciting. I'm about to pick my next single... either a slower one or an up-tempo one."{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2020 |title=Bebe Rexha says new album was inspired by her mental health journey: 'I talk about everything' |url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/bebe-rexha-new-album-mental-health |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302181442/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/bebe-rexha-new-album-mental-health |archive-date=March 2, 2020 |access-date=April 19, 2020 |website=Fox News}} On October 9, 2020, she released "Baby, I'm Jealous" featuring Doja Cat.{{Cite tweet |number=1313134891454717952 |user=BebeRexha |title=#BabyImJealous ft @dojacat out Friday, pre-save now http://beberexha.lnk.to/babyimjealous |date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=October 5, 2020}}{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable (WP:NOTRS).|date=July 2024}} Rexha confirmed in an interview in October 2020 that the album would be a visual album.{{Cite news |last=Nelson |first=Jeff |date=October 28, 2020 |title=Bebe Rexha Talks Overcoming Insecurities — and Teases New, Britney Spears-Inspired Music |work=People |url=https://people.com/music/bebe-rexha-baby-im-jealous-overcoming-insecurities-new-album/ |url-status=live |access-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501112240/https://people.com/music/bebe-rexha-baby-im-jealous-overcoming-insecurities-new-album/ |archive-date=May 1, 2021}}
On March 5, 2021, Rexha released her new single "Sacrifice", with the music video premiering later that day.{{Cite web |title=Bebe Rexha to premiere video for new song "Sacrifice" Thursday on YouTube's 'RELEASED' |url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2021/3/2/bebe-rexha-to-premiere-video-for-new-song-sacrifice-thursday.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220184237/http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2021/3/2/bebe-rexha-to-premiere-video-for-new-song-sacrifice-thursday.html |archive-date=December 20, 2021 |access-date=April 14, 2021 |website=ABC News Radio}} In March 2021, she released an accessory line with Puma titled "Bebe X Puma", which is sold exclusively in Deichmann stores in Europe.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}} On April 14, 2021, she announced that her second album Better Mistakes was scheduled for release on May 7, 2021.{{Cite news |last=Alvarado, Karen |date=April 14, 2021 |title=Bebe Rexha Announces Her Sophomore Album Better Mistakes |work=Celeb Secrets |url=https://www.celebsecrets.com/bebe-rexha-announces-her-sophomore-album-better-mistakes/ |url-status=live |access-date=April 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220184238/https://www.celebsecrets.com/bebe-rexha-announces-her-sophomore-album-better-mistakes/ |archive-date=December 20, 2021}}{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable (WP:NOTRS).|date=July 2024}} On May 7, she released her second studio album Better Mistakes, along with a music video for "Break My Heart Myself". The album debuted at #140 on the US Billboard 200.{{Cite web |date=May 17, 2021 |title=Bebe Rexha Addresses 'Upsetting' Album Debut, Plus More Chart Feats and Defeats |url=https://variety.com/2021/music/news/charts-bebe-rexha-j-cole-moneybagg-yo-1234974986/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220184238/https://variety.com/2021/music/news/charts-bebe-rexha-j-cole-moneybagg-yo-1234974986/ |archive-date=December 20, 2021 |access-date=July 21, 2021}}
On October 25, 2021, Rexha announced she would feature on "Family" by David Guetta featuring Ty Dolla Sign and A Boogie wit da Hoodie. On November 19, Masked Wolf released a remix of "Sabotage" titled, "It's You, Not Me".{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}
= 2022–present: ''Bebe'' =
In August 2022, a remix of Eiffel 65's song "Blue (Da Ba Dee)", titled "I'm Good (Blue)", by David Guetta with vocals from Rexha was released after it went viral on TikTok.{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2022 |title=TikTok Helps Bebe Rexha and David Guetta Bring Back a Throwaway Remix of Club Classic 'Blue' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bebe-rexha-and-david-guetta-drop-feel-good-blue-1234581770/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220826051912/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bebe-rexha-and-david-guetta-drop-feel-good-blue-1234581770/ |archive-date=August 26, 2022 |access-date=August 26, 2022 |publisher=Rolling Stone}}
On February 17, 2023, Rexha released the music video for "Heart Wants What It Wants", the lead single from her third studio album, Bebe. The album was released on April 28, 2023, and also includes second single, "Call on Me", released on March 31, 2023, as well as "I'm Good (Blue)". The album features appearances from Dolly Parton and Snoop Dogg. Rexha has described the album as being inspired by 1970s retro style.{{Cite news |date=February 5, 2023 |title=Bebe Rexha Channels Barbie in Hot Pink GRAMMYs Look and Details '70s-Inspired New Album (Exclusive) {{!}} Entertainment Tonight |work=www.etonline.com |url=https://www.etonline.com/bebe-rexha-channels-barbie-in-hot-pink-grammys-look-and-details-70s-inspired-new-album-exclusive |url-status=live |access-date=March 31, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331122956/https://www.etonline.com/bebe-rexha-channels-barbie-in-hot-pink-grammys-look-and-details-70s-inspired-new-album-exclusive |archive-date=March 31, 2023}} The album's third single, "Satellite" featuring Snoop Dogg, was released on April 20, 2023, accompanied by an animated music video uploaded on Rexha's YouTube channel. Bebe was released on April 28, 2023 through Warner Records. At a June 2023 concert, a New Jersey man assaulted Rexha by throwing a cell phone at her head from the audience; she had a black eye and required stitches for her injuries.{{Cite web |last=Ashford |first=Joy |date=June 19, 2023 |title=New Jersey man charged with assault after throwing phone at Bebe Rexha during show |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2023/06/19/bebe-rexha-assault-man-charged-throwsphone-at-star-onstage/70335320007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619202423/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2023/06/19/bebe-rexha-assault-man-charged-throwsphone-at-star-onstage/70335320007/ |archive-date=June 19, 2023 |access-date=June 20, 2023 |website=USA Today}} The man was quickly identified and arrested for assault and battery. Under interrogation, the assailant admitted to the act, saying that he figured it would make for a funny prank. Pending a hearing set for July 31, 2023, Rexha got a restraining order against him.{{Cite magazine |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=June 20, 2023 |title=Bebe Rexha Phone Thrower Told Police He Tossed His Cell at Singer Because He Thought 'It Would Be Funny' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/bebe-rexha-cell-phone-thrower-cell-explanation-funny-1235357636/ |url-status=live |magazine=Billboard |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230621234352/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/bebe-rexha-cell-phone-thrower-cell-explanation-funny-1235357636/ |archive-date=June 21, 2023 |access-date=June 21, 2023}}
On June 1, 2024, at a concert in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Rexha had multiple attendees removed by police for throwing items at her.{{cite web | url=https://people.com/bebe-rexha-crowd-members-removed-wisconsin-concert-throwing-items-8657645 | title=Bebe Rexha Has Crowd Members Removed from Wisconsin Concert by Police for Throwing Items at Her }}{{cite web | url=https://pagesix.com/2024/06/03/entertainment/bebe-rexha-boots-fan-for-hurling-object-at-her-1-year-after-phone-throwing-incident-left-her-with-black-eye/ | title=Bebe Rexha boots fan for hurling object at her 1 year after phone-throwing incident left her with black eye | date=June 3, 2024 }}{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable (WP:NOTRS).|date=July 2024}} In late June 2024, Rexha headlined Pride in London in Trafalgar Square to a crowd of over 20,000 people.{{Cite web |last=Carr |first=Stewart |date=2024-06-26 |title=Grammy-nominated star announced as Pride in London's headline act |url=https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/london-pride-2024-headliner-announced-29425107 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=My London |language=en}}
On 25 April 2025, Rexha was featured on English dance group Faithless's single "Dollars and Dimes".{{cite web|url=https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/181232/Bebe-Rexha-and-Faithless-team-up-on-unlikely-collab-Dollars-and-Dimes|title=Bebe Rexha and Faithless team up on unlikely collab, Dollars and Dimes|website=Music News|date=25 April 2025|access-date=25 April 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://telegrafi.com/en/Bebe-Rexha-brings-this-Friday-the-new-song-Dollars-Dimes-by-the-British-band-Faithless--the-first-for-the-year-2025./|title=Bebe Rexha releases new song "Dollars and Dimes" with British band Faithless this Friday, her first for 2025|website=Telegrafi|date=25 April 2025|access-date=25 April 2025}}
Collaborations
In 2013, Rexha signed a publishing deal with BMG and started to collaborate with others.{{Cite magazine |last=Krzaczek |first=Katie |date=2018-02-20 |title=Bebe Rexha Renews Publishing Deal With BMG |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bebe-rexha-bmg-publishing-deal-renew-8211615/ |access-date=2025-03-06 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} This enabled her to regularly co-write with established arists, including Selena Gomez's "Like a Champion" and Nikki Williams's "Glowing". She also co-wrote Eminem's and Rihanna's "The Monster", which was released as the fourth single from Eminem's album The Marshall Mathers LP 2. The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart winning a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony.{{Cite news |last=Tanners |first=Jon |date=January 7, 2014 |title=Creating a Monster: How Bebe Rexha's Song Became Eminem's Chart-Topping Hit |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/2014/01/eminem-rihanna-monster-bebe-rexha-jon-bellion |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525001234/https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/2014/01/eminem-rihanna-monster-bebe-rexha-jon-bellion |archive-date=May 25, 2023 |access-date=May 25, 2023 |publisher=Pigeons and Planes}} In 2014, Rexha also wrote and was featured on Cash Cash's single "Take Me Home", which peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia and the United Kingdom.
In November 2014, Rexha was featured on rapper Pitbull's song "This Is Not a Drill".{{Cite news |last=Wass |first=Mike |date=November 21, 2014 |title=Bebe Rexha Teams Up With Pitbull On "This Is Not A Drill": Listen To The 'Globalization' Trap-Pop Anthem |url=http://www.idolator.com/7571447/bebe-rexha-pitbull-this-is-not-a-drill |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200530220550/https://www.idolator.com/7571447/bebe-rexha-pitbull-this-is-not-a-drill |archive-date=May 30, 2020 |access-date=August 14, 2016 |publisher=Idolator}} She also co-wrote and was featured on David Guetta's single "Hey Mama", alongside Nicki Minaj and Afrojack. The song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.{{Cite news |last=Ryan |first=Patrick |date=June 23, 2015 |title='Hey,' Bebe! 'Mama' singer gets due credit |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/06/23/bebe-rexha-hey-mama-david-guetta-uncredited-singers/27780041/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227014850/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/06/23/bebe-rexha-hey-mama-david-guetta-uncredited-singers/27780041/ |archive-date=December 27, 2016 |access-date=August 14, 2016 |work=USA Today}}
In January 2015, Rexha co-wrote and was featured on G-Eazy's "Me, Myself & I". The song peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100{{Cite news |last=Ryan |first=Patrick |date=August 5, 2016 |title=Q&A: G-Eazy on 'terrifying' Donald Trump, working with Britney Spears |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2016/08/04/g-eazy-donald-trump-britney-spears/87773044/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812142906/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2016/08/04/g-eazy-donald-trump-britney-spears/87773044/ |archive-date=August 12, 2016 |access-date=August 14, 2016 |work=USA Today}} and at number one on the US Pop Songs chart.{{Cite magazine |last=Trust |first=Gary |date=April 11, 2016 |title=G-Eazy & Bebe Rexha Rule Pop Songs Chart With 'Me, Myself & I' |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7326553/g-eazy-bebe-rexha-rule-pop-songs-chart-with-me-myself-i |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817223817/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7326553/g-eazy-bebe-rexha-rule-pop-songs-chart-with-me-myself-i |archive-date=August 17, 2016 |access-date=August 14, 2016 |magazine=Billboard}}{{Cite news |last=Lipshutz |first=Jason |date=January 22, 2016 |title=Bebe Rexha Tells Origin Story of G-Eazy's "Me, Myself & I": Interview |url=http://www.fuse.tv/videos/2016/01/bebe-rexha-g-eazy-interview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825190416/http://www.fuse.tv/videos/2016/01/bebe-rexha-g-eazy-interview |archive-date=August 25, 2016 |access-date=August 14, 2016 |publisher=Fuse}} On July 29, 2016, Rexha and Dutch DJ and record producer Martin Garrix released their single, "In the Name of Love". It peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100, at number four on US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and entered the top 10 in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Italy, and New Zealand. The music video was released on August 23, 2016, on Martin Garrix's YouTube channel.{{Cite web |date=July 30, 2016 |title=Watch Martin Garrix Talk His Collaboration with Bebe Rexha at Lollapalooza |url=http://www.fuse.tv/videos/2016/07/martin-garrix-bebe-rexha-interview-lollapalooza-2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808070621/http://www.fuse.tv/videos/2016/07/martin-garrix-bebe-rexha-interview-lollapalooza-2016 |archive-date=August 8, 2016 |access-date=August 11, 2016 |website=Fuse}}
Artistry
Described as a "pop chameleon",{{cite magazine |last=Mier |first=Tomás |magazine=Rolling Stone |title=We Got High With Bebe Rexha and Unpacked Her Surprisingly Bright New Album |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/bebe-rexha-new-album-dolly-parton-albania-weed-1234723321/ |access-date=December 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124145528/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/bebe-rexha-new-album-dolly-parton-albania-weed-1234723321/ |archive-date=November 24, 2023 |date=April 26, 2023 |url-status=live}} Rexha is known for a variety of genres, primarily pop.{{Cite web |last=Nijjar |first=Aneet |title=Bebe Rexha Biography |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bebe-rexha-mn0002992951 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324005612/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bebe-rexha-mn0002992951 |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |access-date=August 25, 2019 |website=AllMusic}}{{Cite magazine |date=December 5, 2017 |title=On the Charts: Bebe Rexha, Florida Georgia Line Achieve Rare Country Feat |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/bebe-rexha-florida-georgia-line-duet-debuts-at-number-one-w513384 |magazine=Rolling Stone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171217014921/https://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/bebe-rexha-florida-georgia-line-duet-debuts-at-number-one-w513384 |archive-date=December 17, 2017 |access-date=December 17, 2017}}{{Cite web |last=Nicholson |first=Jessica |date=November 29, 2018 |title=Music Biz 2019 Conference To Honor Bebe Rexha With Breakthrough Artist Award |url=https://musicrow.com/2018/11/music-biz-2019-conference-to-honor-bebe-rexha-with-breakthrough-artist-award/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314101447/https://musicrow.com/2018/11/music-biz-2019-conference-to-honor-bebe-rexha-with-breakthrough-artist-award/ |archive-date=March 14, 2021 |access-date=September 14, 2019 |website=MusicRow}} Her first songwriting credit was a K-pop song for Shinee, the title song from the album Lucifer,{{Cite web |title=Composer of SHINee's 'Lucifer', Bebe Rexha Revealed One Surprising Fact of Her Writing That Not Many Know |url=https://kstarlive.com/article/2019/02/24/composer-of-shinee-s-lucifer-bebe-rexha-revealed-one-surprising-fact-of-her-writing-that-not-many-know-186728 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014205323/https://kstarlive.com/article/2019/02/24/composer-of-shinee-s-lucifer-bebe-rexha-revealed-one-surprising-fact-of-her-writing-that-not-many-know-186728 |archive-date=October 14, 2020 |access-date=January 14, 2020 |website=KStarLive |author1=Kstarlive }} and since then she has released music in the hip hop,{{Cite web |last= |date=February 21, 2019 |title=Bebe Rexha Premieres Video For LAST HURRAH |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Bebe-Rexha-Premieres-Video-For-LAST-HURRAH-20190221 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314101428/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Bebe-Rexha-Premieres-Video-For-LAST-HURRAH-20190221 |archive-date=March 14, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2019 |website=Broadway World}} alternative rock, R&B, country, rock, dance and electronic music genres.
She was mainly influenced by Lauryn Hill.{{Cite web |last=Rexha |first=Bebe |date=February 9, 2018 |title=Bebe Rexha on How No Doubt, Lauryn Hill & Destiny's Child Shaped Her Sound |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmm6TGnWssI |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215225144/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmm6TGnWssI&gl=US&hl=en |archive-date=February 15, 2018 |access-date=February 19, 2018 |via=YouTube}}{{Cite web |date=March 6, 2018 |title=Bebe's biggest musical influence is Queen of R&B Lauryn Hill. |url=http://www.capitalxtra.com/features/facts/bebe-rexha/musical-influences/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625075255/http://www.capitalxtra.com/features/facts/bebe-rexha/musical-influences/ |archive-date=June 25, 2018 |access-date=June 25, 2018 |website=Capital Extra}} Rexha was also influenced by other artists such as the Cranberries, Bob Marley, Kanye West, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Blondie, Pink, Alanis Morissette, Avril Lavigne, Coldplay,{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2019 |title=Bebe Rexha talks anxiety, acceptance and why she won't lie about her age |url=https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/entertainment/music/bebe-rexha-650238 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229083537/https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/entertainment/music/bebe-rexha-650238 |archive-date=February 29, 2020 |access-date=February 29, 2020 |website=Marie Claire}}{{Cite web |title=Bebe Rexha schedule, dates, events, and tickets – AXS |url=https://www.axs.com/artists/1084611/bebe-rexha-tickets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625050305/https://www.axs.com/artists/1084611/bebe-rexha-tickets |archive-date=June 25, 2018 |access-date=June 25, 2018 |website=AXS}}{{Cite magazine |date=August 7, 2018 |title=Pop Shop Podcast: Bebe Rexha Opens Up About Exceeding 'Expectations' With Her Debut Album, 'Meant to Be' Chart Record & More |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/podcasts/8469153/pop-shop-podcast-bebe-rexha-expectations-interview |magazine=Billboard |access-date=August 10, 2018 |archive-date=August 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808113632/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/podcasts/8469153/pop-shop-podcast-bebe-rexha-expectations-interview |url-status=live }} Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, The Chicks, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, and Carrie Underwood.{{Cite tweet |number=1021465647115571200 |user=BebeRexha |title=I'm grateful for all the love and warmth from the country community. I could never accept this incredible moment without giving credit to Country greats who influenced me. Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, The Dixie Chicks, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and so many more. |first=Bebe |last=Rexha |date=July 23, 2018 |access-date=March 4, 2021}}{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable (WP:NOTRS).|date=July 2024}}
Personal life
Rexha is a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community;{{Cite magazine |title=Bebe Rexha: Love Letter to the LGBTQ Community |magazine=Billboard |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/7809687/bebe-rexha-gay-pride-month-love-letter |url-status=live |access-date=November 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120055224/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/7809687/bebe-rexha-gay-pride-month-love-letter |archive-date=November 20, 2018}} she says her sexuality is "fluid".{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=Jeff |date=May 8, 2019 |title=Bebe Rexha on Dating in the Spotlight and Defining Her Sexuality: "I Consider Myself Fluid" |url=https://www.health.com/celebrities/bebe-rexha |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509004105/https://www.health.com/celebrities/bebe-rexha |archive-date=May 9, 2019 |access-date=January 14, 2020 |website=Health}} In 2019, she revealed that she has bipolar disorder.{{Cite news |date=April 15, 2019 |title=Bebe Rexha Reveals She's Bipolar: 'I'm Not Ashamed Anymore' |work=Entertainment Tonight |url=https://www.etonline.com/bebe-rexha-reveals-shes-bipolar-im-not-ashamed-anymore-123416 |url-status=live |access-date=April 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415195520/https://www.etonline.com/bebe-rexha-reveals-shes-bipolar-im-not-ashamed-anymore-123416 |archive-date=April 15, 2019}} In 2023, she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome.{{Cite web |date=May 26, 2023 |title=Bebe Rexha Talks PCOS Diagnosis and Body Image |url=https://www.glamour.com/story/bebe-rexha-talks-pcos-diagnosis-body-image-body-shaming |access-date=June 28, 2023 |website=Glamour |archive-date=June 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230628235330/https://www.glamour.com/story/bebe-rexha-talks-pcos-diagnosis-body-image-body-shaming |url-status=live }}
Rexha has opened up about being sexually harassed in various accounts. In September 2019, during an interview with Cosmopolitan, she described how she felt like she "was going to get raped" during one encounter with an unnamed producer in Los Angeles. "He's really famous," Rexha told the publication, before adding that her former managers pressured her to work with him because she "need[ed] a hit song."{{Cite web |title=Bebe Rexha Opens Up About Sexual Misconduct From Music Producers
|date=September 3, 2019 |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bebe-rexha-music-producers-cosmopolitan_n_5d6e8309e4b09bbc9ef530cc/amp |access-date=2024-08-03 }}{{Cite web |title=Bebe Rexha says she felt like she was 'going to get raped' one night in recording studio
|website=Independent.co.uk |date=September 3, 2019 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/women/bebe-rexha-rape-sexual-assault-male-music-producer-a9088726.html |access-date=2024-08-03 }}
Rexha began dating cinematographer Keyan Safyari in 2020. The singer announced their break-up in July 2023.{{Cite web |title=Bebe Rexha Tells Fans She 'Just Went Through a Breakup' After Keyan Safyari's Body-Shaming Texts
|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/bebe-rexha-announces-keyan-safyari-split-after-body-shaming-texts/ |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Us |date=August 2023 }}{{Cite web |title=Bebe Rexha and Keyan Safyari Break Up After 3 Years After Alleged 'Weight Gain' Text
|url=https://www.etonline.com/bebe-rexha-and-keyan-safyari-break-up-after-3-years-after-alleged-weight-gain-text-208983 |access-date=2024-08-06 }}
In July 2023, Rexha appeared on Celebrity Family Feud with her family; they competed against Nikki Glaser and Glaser's family.{{Cite web |date=July 16, 2023 |title=Nikki Glaser and Bebe Rexha Battle It Out on an All-New Celebrity Family Feud |url=https://www.feelingthevibe.com/news/nikki-glaser-and-bebe-rexha-battle-it-out-on-an-all-new-celebrity-family-feud/ |access-date=July 18, 2023 |publisher=Feeling the Vibe |archive-date=July 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719062110/https://www.feelingthevibe.com/news/nikki-glaser-and-bebe-rexha-battle-it-out-on-an-all-new-celebrity-family-feud/ |url-status=live }}{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable (WP:NOTRS).|date=July 2024}}
In June 2024, Rexha, who was previously injured by a crowd member's thrown phone at a New York City show the previous year, had multiple people removed from her audience during a concert in Wisconsin for throwing items at her direction. "If you want to hit me in the face, I had them press charges to the other guy. I would love to become richer," Rexha has stated about the incident. She later assured that she was making a "joke" and was "not inviting that" behavior.{{Cite web |title=Bebe Rexha Threatens Legal Action After Concertgoer Tries to Throw Object at Her: 'I'll Take You for Everything'
|url=https://people.com/bebe-rexha-threatens-legal-action-concertgoer-tried-to-throw-object-8674594 |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=People }}
Rexha claimed in a social media post that she was subjected to a hate crime when she was due to board the Munich-based Lufthansa plane on August 17, 2024, until she spoke to a security agent in Albanian, resulting in her getting banned from the flight.{{Cite web |title=Bebe Rexha says she was banned from flight for speaking Albanian and accuses airline of 'hate crime'
|website=Independent.co.uk |date=August 19, 2024 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/bebe-rexha-airline-incident-video-b2598271.html |access-date=2024-08-19 }}{{Cite web |title=Bebe Rexha Claims She Was Banned From Boarding Flight In 'Hate Crime'
|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bebe-rexha-banned-lufthansa-flight-hate-crime_n_66c211aae4b00547468b73ba |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=HuffPost |date=August 18, 2024 }}
Discography
{{Main|Bebe Rexha discography|List of songs recorded by Bebe Rexha}}
- Expectations (2018)
- Better Mistakes (2021)
- Bebe (2023)
Filmography
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=Television=
Tours
Headlining
- All Your Fault Tour (2017)
- Best F*n Night of My Life Tour (2023)
Co-headlining
- Warped Tour (2015){{Cite news |last=Graham |first=Adam |date=July 23, 2015 |title=Bebe Rexha breaks out on Warped Tour |work=The Detroit News |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/07/23/bebe-rexha-breaks-warped-tour/30578387/ |url-status=live |access-date=August 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917095223/http://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/07/23/bebe-rexha-breaks-warped-tour/30578387/ |archive-date=September 17, 2016}}
- Bebe & Bassy Tour (2017)
Opening act
- Nick Jonas – Nick Jonas: Live in Concert (2015){{Cite magazine |last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |date=May 18, 2015 |title=Nick Jonas Announces 'Live In Concert' Tour: See the Dates! |magazine=Billboard |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6568694/nick-jonas-announces-tour-dates |url-status=live |access-date=August 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130030120/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6568694/nick-jonas-announces-tour-dates |archive-date=November 30, 2020}}
- Ellie Goulding – Delirium World Tour (2016){{Cite news |date=May 6, 2016 |title=Photos: Ellie Goulding Brings Her Delirium World Tour to Chicago |publisher=The Early Registration |url=https://theearlyregistration.com/2016/05/06/photos-ellie-goulding-bring-her-delirium-world-tour-to-chicago/ |url-status=live |access-date=August 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911021712/https://theearlyregistration.com/2016/05/06/photos-ellie-goulding-bring-her-delirium-world-tour-to-chicago/ |archive-date=September 11, 2016}}
- Bruno Mars – 24K Magic World Tour (2018){{Cite tweet |number=870043663824334848 |user=beberexha |title=Also. I get to open for @BrunoMars #dope |first=Bebe |last=Rexha |date=May 31, 2017 |access-date=October 26, 2017}}
- Katy Perry – Witness: The Tour (2018){{Cite tweet |number=940990409886507008 |user=katyperry |title=To bring U more , the March 15 Curitiba show is moving to Porto Alegre at Arena Do Gremio on March 14. for all 3 shows, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Porto Alegre WITH SPECIAL GUEST @BebeRexha go on sale Monday, Dec 18 at http://katyperry.com/tour |first=Katy |last=Perry |date=December 13, 2017 |access-date=December 13, 2017}}
- Jonas Brothers – Happiness Begins Tour (2019){{Cite tweet |number=1123599378810171398 |user=beberexha |title=I'm going on tour with the @jonasbrothers!!! I have been so so excited to tell you all, can't wait #HappinessBeginsTour |first=Bebe |last=Rexha |date=May 1, 2019 |access-date=May 2, 2019}}
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