Bebe Rexha Like You've Never Pictured Her Before

Bebe Rexha rocks not just the stage but the imagination of those who witness her performance. Man, she just stays with you. I mean, an image of her… sweaty and moving sensually. Oh, it really is an image you won’t be able to forget easily.

We are pretty sure that after this article, you will be watching her music videos and live performances. Who knows, you might enjoy her music and be an instant fan of this gorgeous woman.

Who is Bebe Rexha?

Bebe Rexha is a singer-songwriter, record producer, and composer from the United States. She has written hit songs for Tinashe, Pitbull, Nick Jonas, and Selena Gomez, among others. Bebe co-wrote the hit song ‘The Monster’ with Eminem and Rihanna, and she collaborated with Nicki Minaj on the single ‘No Broken Hearts.’

Bebe Rexha has released popular albums with celebrities such as The Chainsmokers, Pitbull, and Lil Wayne, among others. Her singles, albums, and EPs are well-known.

Her Early Life

Bebe was born as Bleta Rexha into an Albanian family. This beauty came into this work on 30th August 1989 in Brooklyn.

Bebe took trumpet lessons and eventually taught herself to play the guitar and piano. She went to Tottenville High School on Staten Island, where she sang in the choir and performed in several musicals. She discovered she was a coloratura soprano while in the high school choir.

During her teens, Bebe submitted a song to be performed at the annual “Grammy Career Day” event. She won the “Best Teen Songwriter” award and as a result, signed a contract with talent scout Samantha Cox, who encouraged Bebe to take up songwriting classes in Manhattan.

Bebe had always wanted to be an artist since she was a child. Bebe’s parents were enthusiastic about all of her creative endeavors. Her decision to make a name for herself as a songwriter paid off, as she became well-known for her songwriting abilities. Her recognition as a writer opened doors for her and significantly boosted her singing career.

Career Journey

Bebe Rexha met Fall Out Boys bassist Pete Wentz while he was recording demos at their New York City studio. The two then formed the experimental duo ‘Black Cards’ in 2010, for which Wentz wrote the lyrics and played the guitar, and Bebe sang lead vocals. They went on to release remixes and singles on YouTube and iTunes, as well as perform live shows at various venues. Bebe left the duo in 2010 to pursue a solo career.

Bebe began posting acoustic covers and demos to YouTube. Her biggest break in her career came in 2013 when she was signed by Warner Brothers Records. She wrote hit songs for Nikki Williams (Glowing) and Selena Gomez (Like a Champion), but she is best known for her song ‘Monster,’ which was performed by Rihanna and Eminem. This song reached the top of Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ and ‘Hot R&B Hip-Hop Songs’ charts. She co-wrote and performed the single ‘Take Me Home’ with the electronic music group ‘Cash Cash’ the same year.

Bebe released her debut single, ‘I Can’t Stop Drinking About You,’ on March 21, 2014, which she wrote and sang. On August 12, the song’s music video was released. The song charted at number 22 on Billboard’s ‘Top Heat Seekers’ list. The following year, she released two more singles, ‘Gone’ and ‘I’m Gonna Show You Crazy,’ which showcased her songwriting and vocal abilities. In November 2014, she co-wrote the song ‘This Is Not a Drill’ with rapper Pitbull.

In May 2015, Bebe released her debut EP. She co-wrote and featured in David Guetta’s song ‘Hey Mama,’ which reached the eighth position on Billboard’s ‘Hot 100.’ In the same year, she wrote and performed the song ‘Cry Wolf.’ Bebe then collaborated with G-Eazy for the song ‘Me, Myself and I,’ which reached the seventh position on Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ and first position on the ‘Pop Songs’ chart.

Bebe released ‘No Broken Hearts’ with Nicki Minaj in March 2016. She then worked with record producer and DJ Martin Garrix on the single ‘In the Name of Love,’ which was released in July 2016. It peaked at number four on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and cracked the top ten in several countries. On January 31, 2016, she posted her ‘LYRICS’ video ‘Sweet Beginnings,’ which had received 1.8 million views as of 2017.

Bebe’s single ‘I Got You’ was released on October 28, 2016. The song appeared on her second EP, ‘All Your Fault: Pt. 1,’ which came out in 2017.

Bebe embarked on the ‘All Your Fault Tour,’ which began on March 1, 2017, and ended on May 1, 2017. The tour took in Dallas, Brooklyn, Dubai, Antwerp, and London. She was the tour’s lead vocalist and star, with millions of fans flocking to see her.

Bebe followed up with another EP titled ‘All Your Fault: Pt. 2’ in May 2017. ‘The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody),’ went on to become a massive hit. She became so well-known that ‘MTV’ aired a documentary titled ‘Bebe Rexha: The Ride,’ which focused on her life and ascension to stardom.

In 2019, Bebe became the fifth coach for the sixteenth season of the reality show ‘The Voice.’

Facts and Trivia

Bebe Rexha was born in the United States to Albanian parents who emigrated to the United States in the 1980s from the Yugoslav Socialist Republic of Macedonia. Her father is from Gostivar, and her mother is from Dibra e Madhe. She is the first member of her family to be born in America.

Bleta, her first name, means “honey bee” in Albanian, which is why she goes by the nickname “Bebe.”

Bebe’s musical influences include Coldplay, the Cranberries, Lauryn Hill, Alanis Morissette, and Kanye West.