Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Bebe Rexha

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 20, 2025

How Bebe Rexha built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Bebe Rexha, born Bleta Rexha, is an American singer and songwriter. She signed with Warner Records in 2013 and gained initial recognition as a songwriter, co-writing hits for other artists, notably Eminem's Grammy-winning "The Monster." Rexha later transitioned to a recording artist herself. Her debut EP, I Don't Wanna Grow Up (2015), didn't chart in the US but her single "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy" achieved international success.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: Songwriting Beginnings

In 2008, Bebe Rexha began writing songs, including Selena Gomez's "Like a Champion" and Nikki Williams's "Glowing".

2008: Island Def Deal

In 2008, Bebe Rexha had a shortlived deal with Island Def, which they later canceled.

2010: Collaboration with Pete Wentz

In 2010, Bebe Rexha met Fall Out Boy's bassist Pete Wentz and began working with him in New York City. She became the lead vocalist of Wentz's new experimental project called Black Cards.

January 2012: Departure from Black Cards

In January 2012, Pete Wentz announced that Bebe Rexha had left the band Black Cards to pursue other endeavors.

2013: Signing with Warner Bros. Records

In 2013, Bebe Rexha signed with Warner Bros. Records as a solo artist.

November 2014: Feature on Pitbull's Song

In November 2014, Bebe Rexha was featured on rapper Pitbull's song "This Is Not a Drill".

January 2015: Collaboration on "Me, Myself & I"

In January 2015, Bebe Rexha co-wrote and was featured on G-Eazy's "Me, Myself & I".

June 2015: Credit for "Hey Mama"

In June 2015, Bebe Rexha received credit for her work on David Guetta's single "Hey Mama" after singing the chorus and providing background vocals without initial recognition.