Bebe Rexha facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bebe Rexha
Rexha in 2023
Born	Bleta Rexha (1989-08-30) August 30, 1989 (age 35) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter
Years active	2010–present
Works	Discography Songs
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	DCD2 First Access Island Def Jam Warner

Bleta "Bebe" Rexha (born August 30, 1989) is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her powerful voice and catchy songs. In 2013, she signed with Warner Records. Before becoming a famous singer herself, Bebe wrote songs for other artists. One of her biggest hits as a songwriter was "The Monster" for Eminem, which won a Grammy Award.

Bebe Rexha started releasing her own music with her first short album, called an extended play (EP), I Don't Wanna Grow Up (2015). Later, she released two more EPs in 2017: All Your Fault: Pt. 1 and All Your Fault: Pt. 2. These EPs included popular songs like "I Got You".

She became even more famous through her collaborations with other artists. Some of these include "Hey Mama" with David Guetta and Nicki Minaj, "Me, Myself & I" with G-Eazy, and "In the Name of Love" with Martin Garrix. Her song "Meant to Be" with Florida Georgia Line was a huge success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning a Grammy nomination.

Bebe Rexha's first full album, Expectations (2018), was also very popular. It reached number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart and led to her being nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys. Her later albums, Better Mistakes (2021) and Bebe (2023), continued to show her musical talent. The album Bebe featured the hit song "I'm Good (Blue)" with David Guetta, which became a top song in many countries around the world.

Early Life and Music Start

Bleta Rexha was born on August 30, 1989, in Brooklyn, New York City. Her parents are from Albania. Her father, Flamur Rexha, came to the U.S. when he was 21. Her mother, Bukurije Rexha, was born in the U.S. to an Albanian family. In Albanian, "bletë" means "bee," which is why people started calling her "Bebe" for short. When she was six, her family moved to Staten Island.

Bebe learned to play the trumpet, guitar, and piano by herself. She went to Tottenville High School and was in many school musicals. She also joined the school choir, where she found out she had a special singing voice called a coloratura soprano. This means she could sing very high notes with a lot of skill. Bebe has said that artists like Coldplay, the Cranberries, and Kanye West influenced her music.

When she was a teenager, Bebe wrote a song for a special event held by the Grammy organization. She won the "Best Teen Songwriter" award, beating about 700 other young writers. This led her to sign a contract with a talent scout, who encouraged her to take songwriting classes.

Music Career Highlights

Starting with Black Cards (2010–2012)

Rexha with Pete Wentz in 2011

In 2010, Bebe Rexha met Pete Wentz, the bassist from the band Fall Out Boy. They started working together, and Bebe became the lead singer of his new band called Black Cards. The band performed live and released several songs. However, in 2012, Bebe left the band to focus on her own music. Later that year, she received an award for her songwriting.

Solo Music and Big Collaborations (2013–2016)

In 2013, Bebe Rexha signed with Warner Bros. Records as a solo artist. She began writing songs for others, including "Like a Champion" for Selena Gomez. Her most famous songwriting work that year was "The Monster" for Eminem and Rihanna. This song became a number one hit in the U.S. and won a Grammy Award. Bebe also sang on Cash Cash's song "Take Me Home" in 2013.

On March 21, 2014, Bebe released her first solo song, "I Can't Stop Drinking About You". The music video for the song came out later that year. She was also featured on Pitbull's song "This Is Not a Drill." In September 2014, she was named "Artist of the Month" by Elvis Duran and performed on the Today TV show.

In December 2014, Bebe released two more songs, "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy" and "Gone". Her first EP, I Don't Wanna Grow Up, was released in May 2015. She also co-wrote and sang on David Guetta's song "Hey Mama" with Nicki Minaj and Afrojack. This song was a top ten hit. At first, Bebe wasn't given credit for her singing on the song, but she later received it.

In January 2015, Bebe also helped write and sang on G-Eazy's song "Me, Myself & I." This song reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was originally meant for Bebe herself, but she decided to share it with G-Eazy.

In March 2016, Bebe released her song "No Broken Hearts" featuring Nicki Minaj. The music video for this song has been watched over 300 million times on YouTube. Later, on July 29, 2016, Bebe and DJ Martin Garrix released their song "In the Name of Love." This song was very popular around the world, reaching the top 10 in many countries.

Rexha performing in 2016

All Your Fault EPs (2016–2017)

On October 28, 2016, Bebe released "I Got You." This song was the main single from her EP All Your Fault: Pt. 1, which came out on February 17, 2017. The EP reached number 51 on the Billboard 200 chart. In March 2017, Bebe started her first solo tour, called the All Your Fault Tour, performing across North America and Europe.

Bebe also hosted the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards in November 2016 and performed her song "I Got You." In May 2017, Bebe Rexha: The Ride, a documentary about her journey to becoming a star, was shown on MTV.

In July 2017, she was featured on One Direction member Louis Tomlinson's song "Back to You." Bebe released "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" featuring Lil Wayne as the first song from her EP All Your Fault: Pt. 2 on May 19, 2017. This EP was released on August 11, 2017.

A very successful song from All Your Fault: Pt. 2 was "Meant to Be" with Florida Georgia Line, released on October 24, 2017. This song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and set a record for staying at number one on the U.S. Country Songs chart for 50 weeks!

First Album: Expectations (2017–2019)

In September 2017, Bebe started hinting at new songs for her first full studio album, which she later announced would be called Expectations. The album was released on June 22, 2018. It included her popular songs "I Got You" and "Meant to Be."

On April 13, 2018, she released "Ferrari" and "2 Souls on Fire" (featuring Quavo) as special songs before the album came out. On June 15, 2018, "I'm a Mess" was released as the main song from the album. In December 2018, Bebe was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards.

On February 15, 2019, Bebe released her song "Last Hurrah." She also became a coach for The Voice TV show. In April 2019, Bebe shared that she had many new songs ready for her second album, and that her new music was inspired by Britney Spears. She also joined the Jonas Brothers on their Happiness Begins Tour as an opening act. On May 31, Bebe and the Chainsmokers released "Call You Mine."

Better Mistakes and Bebe (2019–Present)

Rexha in 2020

In June 2019, Bebe said her new music would have a strong, empowering message. In January 2020, she confirmed that her second album was inspired by her journey with mental health. On October 9, 2020, she released "Baby, I'm Jealous" featuring Doja Cat.

On March 5, 2021, Bebe released her new song "Sacrifice. She also launched an accessory line with Puma. On April 14, 2021, Bebe announced that her second album, Better Mistakes, would be released on May 7, 2021. The album also included the song "Sabotage." On April 10, 2021, Bebe performed "America the Beautiful" at WWE's WrestleMania 37.

On April 30, she released "Die for a Man" featuring Lil Uzi Vert. Her second album, Better Mistakes, came out on May 7, and it included a music video for "Break My Heart Myself."

In August 2022, a remix of Eiffel 65's song "Blue (Da Ba Dee)", called "I'm Good (Blue)", by David Guetta with Bebe's vocals, became very popular on TikTok.

On February 17, 2023, Bebe released the music video for "Heart Wants What It Wants," the first song from her third album, Bebe. The album was released on April 28, 2023, and also features "Call on Me" and "I'm Good (Blue)." The album includes special appearances from Dolly Parton and Snoop Dogg. Bebe has said the album was inspired by the style of the 1970s. The album's third song, "Satellite" featuring Snoop Dogg, was released on April 20, 2023, with an animated music video.

In June 2023, during a concert, Bebe was hit by a cell phone thrown from the audience. She needed stitches for her injuries. The person who threw the phone was arrested. Bebe later performed at Pride in London in Trafalgar Square in June 2024, for a crowd of over 20,000 people.

Music Style

Bebe Rexha is known for being a "pop chameleon" because she can sing in many different music styles, mostly pop. Her first songwriting credit was for a K-pop song. Since then, she has released music in hip hop, alternative rock, R&B, country, rock, dance, and electronic music genres.

She has been influenced by artists like Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Pink, and many country singers like Dolly Parton and Taylor Swift.

Personal Life

Bebe Rexha has been open about her health. In 2019, she shared that she has bipolar disorder. In 2023, she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Bebe Rexha dated cinematographer Keyan Safyari starting in 2020, but they announced their breakup in July 2023. In July 2023, Bebe appeared on the TV show Celebrity Family Feud with her family.

Discography

• Expectations (2018)
• Better Mistakes (2021)
• Bebe (2023)

Film and Television

Film

Television

Tours

Headlining Tours

• All Your Fault Tour (2017)
• Best F*n Night of My Life Tour (2023)

Co-headlining Tours

• Warped Tour (2015)
• Bebe & Bassy Tour (2017)

Opening Act for Other Artists

• Nick Jonas – Nick Jonas: Live in Concert (2015)
• Ellie Goulding – Delirium World Tour (2016)
• Bruno Mars – 24K Magic World Tour (2018)
• Katy Perry – Witness: The Tour (2018)
• Jonas Brothers – Happiness Begins Tour (2019)

Images for kids

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  Rexha in 2023

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  Rexha with Pete Wentz in 2011

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  Rexha performing in 2016

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  Rexha in 2020

See also

In Spanish: Bebe Rexha para niños

• List of Albanian Americans
• List of people with bipolar disorder