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 dance R&B electronica club hip hop pop-punk
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	DCD2 First Access Island Def Warner

Bleta "Bebe" Rexha (born August 30, 1989) is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her powerful voice and catchy songs. Bebe Rexha signed with Warner Records in 2013. She first became famous for writing songs for other artists. One of her most notable works was co-writing "The Monster" for Eminem, which won a Grammy Award.

After writing for others, Bebe Rexha started her own singing career. Her first extended play (EP), I Don't Wanna Grow Up (2015), included the song "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy". This song became popular in several countries. She released more EPs in 2017, All Your Fault: Pt. 1 and All Your Fault: Pt. 2. These EPs featured songs like "I Got You" and "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)".

Bebe Rexha has also had great success with many collaborations. These include "Hey Mama" with David Guetta and Nicki Minaj. Another hit was "Me, Myself & I" with G-Eazy. Her song "Meant to Be" with Florida Georgia Line was a huge success. It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This song was also nominated for a Grammy Award.

Her first full album, Expectations (2018), reached number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart. She was nominated for Best New Artist that same year. Her later albums, Better Mistakes (2021) and Bebe (2023), also charted. The album Bebe included the very popular song "I'm Good (Blue)" with David Guetta. This song reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in many countries.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Bebe Rexha was born Bleta Rexha on August 30, 1989, in Brooklyn, New York City. Her parents are from Albanian families in North Macedonia. Her father, Flamur Rexha, moved to the U.S. when he was 21. Her mother, Bukurije, was born in the United States. The name "Bleta" means "bee" in Albanian. Bebe said that people started calling her "Bebe" as a nickname. When she was six, her family moved to Staten Island. She has a brother named Florent.

Bebe Rexha taught herself to play the trumpet, guitar, and piano. She attended Tottenville High School where she sang in the choir. She also took part in many school musicals. In high school, she found out she was a coloratura soprano, which means she has a very high singing voice.

As a teenager, she entered a songwriting contest for the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. She won the "Best Teen Songwriter" award, beating about 700 other contestants. This led her to sign a contract with talent scout Samantha Cox. Samantha encouraged Bebe to take songwriting classes in Manhattan.

Music Career Highlights

Starting Out: 2010–2016

Bebe Rexha with Pete Wentz in 2011

Bebe Rexha had a brief record deal that ended. In 2010, she met Fall Out Boy's bassist Pete Wentz. They started working together in a recording studio. She became the lead singer of Wentz's new band, Black Cards. The band performed live and released several songs. In 2012, Bebe left the band to focus on her solo career. Later that year, she received the Abe Olman Scholarship for her songwriting.

In 2013, Bebe Rexha signed with Warner Bros. Records as a solo artist. Her first solo song, "I Can't Stop ... About You", came out on March 21, 2014. A music video for the song was released in August 2014. On May 12, 2015, she released her first EP, I Don't Wanna Grow Up. In March 2016, she released the song "No Broken Hearts" featuring Nicki Minaj. The music video for this song came out in April 2016.

Bebe Rexha performing in 2016

All Your Fault Series: 2016–2017

On October 28, 2016, Bebe Rexha released "I Got You". This song reached number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video for it was released in January 2017. Her EP All Your Fault: Pt. 1 was released on February 17, 2017. It reached number 51 on the Billboard 200. In March 2017, Bebe started her first solo tour, the All Your Fault Tour. She performed in North America and Europe.

Bebe Rexha hosted the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards in November 2016. She also performed her song "I Got You" during the show. In May 2017, Bebe Rexha: The Ride, a documentary about her journey to stardom, aired on MTV.

On July 21, 2017, One Direction member Louis Tomlinson released "Back to You". Bebe Rexha was featured on this song. It reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" featuring Lil Wayne was released on May 19, 2017. Bebe performed this song at the Ubisoft E3 press conference. She also announced that the song would be in the game Just Dance 2018. Her second EP, All Your Fault: Pt. 2, was released on August 11, 2017. She planned a tour with Marc E. Bassy, but it was cut short because she needed vocal rest.

On October 24, 2017, "Meant to Be" with Florida Georgia Line was released. This song became a massive hit. It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. It also spent 50 weeks at number one on the US Hot Country Songs chart, setting a new record.

Expectations and More: 2017–2019

In September 2017, Bebe Rexha hinted at new songs for a third part of the All Your Fault series. However, plans changed, and she announced her next project would be her debut album, Expectations. The album cover was revealed on April 8, 2018, and the album was released on June 22, 2018. Popular songs like "I Got You" and "Meant to Be" were included on Expectations.

On April 13, 2018, "Ferrari" and "2 Souls on Fire" (featuring Quavo) were released as promotional songs. "I'm a Mess" was released as the first single from the album on June 15, 2018. In November 2018, "Say My Name" was released, featuring David Guetta and J Balvin. In December 2018, Bebe Rexha was nominated for Best New Artist at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.

In January 2019, Bebe Rexha performed "Me, Myself & I" and "Meant to Be" at the 2019 National Hockey League All-Star Game. On February 15, 2019, she released her song "Last Hurrah". She also served as a coach for The Voice's Comeback Stage. In April 2019, Bebe tweeted that she had twelve songs ready for her second album. She said her new music was inspired by Britney Spears. In May 2019, it was announced that she would open for the Jonas Brothers' Happiness Begins Tour. On May 31, Bebe Rexha and the Chainsmokers released "Call You Mine".

Better Mistakes and Bebe: 2019–Present

In June 2019, Bebe Rexha shared more about her second album. She said she was creating a lot of new music with a strong, empowering theme. In July 2019, she mentioned a song called "Mama". In January 2020, she confirmed that the 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 Rexha released her song "Sacrifice" with a music video. In March 2021, she launched an accessory line with Puma. On April 14, 2021, she announced her second album, Better Mistakes, would be released on May 7, 2021. The album came out as planned, along with a music video for "Break My Heart Myself". The album reached #140 on the US Billboard 200.

In October 2021, Bebe Rexha announced she would be featured on "Family" by David Guetta. In November, Masked Wolf released a remix of "Sabotage".

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

On February 17, 2023, Bebe Rexha released the music video for "Heart Wants What It Wants". This was the first song from her third album, Bebe. The album was released on April 28, 2023. It also included the song "Call on Me" and "I'm Good (Blue)". The album features other artists like Dolly Parton and Snoop Dogg. Bebe described the album as being 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, at a concert, a man threw a cell phone at Bebe Rexha. She got a black eye and needed stitches. The man was arrested. Bebe Rexha later got a safety order against him. On June 1, 2024, at another concert, Bebe Rexha had people removed for throwing items at her. In late June 2024, she performed at Pride in London in Trafalgar Square for a large crowd.

Working with Other Artists

In 2013, Bebe Rexha signed a deal with BMG to write songs for others. She worked with many famous artists. She co-wrote "Like a Champion" for Selena Gomez. She also co-wrote Eminem's and Rihanna's song "The Monster". This song became number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award. In 2014, Bebe Rexha also wrote and sang on Cash Cash's song "Take Me Home".

In November 2014, Bebe Rexha was featured on Pitbull's song "This Is Not a Drill". She also co-wrote and was featured on David Guetta's song "Hey Mama", with Nicki Minaj and Afrojack. This song reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.

In January 2015, Bebe Rexha co-wrote and was featured on G-Eazy's "Me, Myself & I". This song reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. On July 29, 2016, Bebe Rexha and DJ Martin Garrix released their song "In the Name of Love". It reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top 10 hit in many countries. The music video was released in August 2016.

Music Style and Influences

Bebe Rexha is known for singing 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.

She was greatly influenced by Lauryn Hill. Other artists who influenced Bebe Rexha include the Cranberries, Bob Marley, Kanye West, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Blondie, Pink, Alanis Morissette, Avril Lavigne, Coldplay, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, The Chicks, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, and Carrie Underwood.

Personal Life

Bebe Rexha is a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. 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. She announced their breakup in July 2023. In July 2023, Bebe Rexha appeared on Celebrity Family Feud with her family.

Discography

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

Film and Television Appearances

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)

See also

In Spanish: Bebe Rexha para niños

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