History of Bebe Rexha in Timeline

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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August 30, 1989: Bebe Rexha's Birth

On August 30, 1989, Bleta "Bebe" Rexha was born. She is an American singer and songwriter.

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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.

March 21, 2014: Release of "I Can't Stop Drinking About You"

On March 21, 2014, Bebe Rexha released her debut single, "I Can't Stop Drinking About You."

August 12, 2014: "I Can't Stop Drinking About You" Music Video Release

On August 12, 2014, the music video for Bebe Rexha's single "I Can't Stop Drinking About You" was released.

September 2014: Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month

In September 2014, Bebe Rexha was picked as Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month and was featured on NBC's Today show, where she performed her single "I Can't Stop Drinking About You" live.

November 2014: Feature on Pitbull's Song

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

December 2014: Release of "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy" and "Gone"

In December 2014, Bebe Rexha released two more singles, "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy" and "Gone".

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

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

May 12, 2015: Release of "I Don't Wanna Grow Up" EP

On May 12, 2015, Bebe Rexha released her debut EP, I Don't Wanna Grow Up, through Warner Bros. Records.

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.

2015: Release of "I Don't Wanna Grow Up" EP

In 2015, Bebe Rexha's debut extended play (EP), I Don't Wanna Grow Up was released, though it failed to chart domestically. However, the single "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy" entered several international charts.

March 2016: Release of "No Broken Hearts"

In March 2016, Bebe Rexha released her single, called "No Broken Hearts" featuring Nicki Minaj.

April 2016: "No Broken Hearts" Music Video Release

In April 2016, the music video for Bebe Rexha's "No Broken Hearts" featuring Nicki Minaj was released.

July 29, 2016: Release of "In the Name of Love"

On July 29, 2016, Bebe Rexha and Martin Garrix released their single, "In the Name of Love".

August 23, 2016: "In the Name of Love" Music Video Release

On August 23, 2016, the music video for Bebe Rexha and Martin Garrix's "In the Name of Love" was released.

October 28, 2016: Release of "I Got You"

On October 28, 2016, Bebe Rexha released "I Got You".

November 6, 2016: Hosting the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards

On November 6, 2016, Bebe Rexha hosted the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards in Rotterdam, Netherlands and performed multiple songs, including "I Got You".

January 6, 2017: "I Got You" Music Video Release

On January 6, 2017, the music video for Bebe Rexha's "I Got You" was released.

February 17, 2017: Release of All Your Fault: Pt. 1

On February 17, 2017, Bebe Rexha released All Your Fault: Pt. 1 EP.

March 2017: All Your Fault Tour Begins

In March 2017, Bebe Rexha began her first solo headlining tour, the All Your Fault Tour, promoting the EP across North America and Europe.

May 2017: Premiere of "Bebe Rexha: The Ride" Documentary

In May 2017, Bebe Rexha: The Ride, a documentary exploring moments that changed her life and journey to stardom, aired on MTV.

May 19, 2017: Release of "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)"

On May 19, 2017, Bebe Rexha released "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" featuring Lil Wayne as the first single from All Your Fault: Pt. 2.

July 21, 2017: Release of "Back to You"

On July 21, 2017, Louis Tomlinson released the single "Back to You", with Bebe Rexha and Digital Farm Animals as featured artists.

August 11, 2017: Release of All Your Fault: Pt. 2

On August 11, 2017, Bebe Rexha released the second EP, All Your Fault: Pt. 2.

September 2017: Teasing of New Songs for All Your Fault Series

In September 2017, Bebe Rexha began teasing new songs for a third installment in the All Your Fault series.

October 2017: Planned Bebe & Bassy Tour

In October 2017, Bebe Rexha planned to go on a co-headlining tour across the United States with Marc E. Bassy: the Bebe & Bassy Tour, but it was short-lived due to an infection putting Rexha on strict vocal rest.

October 24, 2017: Release of "Meant to Be"

On October 24, 2017, Bebe Rexha released "Meant to Be" with Florida Georgia Line as the second single from All Your Fault: Pt. 2.

November 2017: Announcement of 'Expectations' Album

In November 2017, Bebe Rexha revealed that her next project would be called Expectations.

2017: Release of Two EPs

In 2017, Bebe Rexha released two EPs: All Your Fault: Pt. 1 and All Your Fault: Pt. 2. They spawned singles like "I Got You" and "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" featuring Lil Wayne.

March 2018: Marc E. Bassy's Solo US Tour

In March 2018, Marc E. Bassy eventually went on a solo US tour after the Bebe & Bassy Tour was cut short due to Bebe Rexha's vocal rest.

April 8, 2018: Cover Art Reveal for 'Expectations'

On April 8, 2018, Bebe Rexha revealed the cover art for her debut studio album, Expectations.

April 13, 2018: Release of Promotional Singles

On April 13, 2018, Bebe Rexha released "Ferrari" and "2 Souls on Fire" as promotional singles along with the pre-order for the album Expectations.

June 15, 2018: Release of "I'm a Mess"

On June 15, 2018, Bebe Rexha released "I'm a Mess" as the first single from the album Expectations.

June 22, 2018: Release of 'Expectations' Album

On June 22, 2018, Bebe Rexha's debut studio album Expectations was released.

November 17, 2018: "Meant to Be" Record on US Hot Country Songs Chart

As of November 17, 2018, "Meant to Be" spent 50 weeks at number one on the US Hot Country Songs chart, breaking the record for most weeks atop the chart.

November 20, 2018: Release of "Say My Name"

On November 20, 2018, Bebe Rexha released "Say My Name" which featured David Guetta and J Balvin.

December 2018: Grammy Nomination

In December 2018, Bebe Rexha was nominated for Best New Artist at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.

2018: Expectations Album Release

In 2018, Rexha's debut studio album, Expectations, was released and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200 and got her a nomination for Best New Artist that same year.

January 26, 2019: Performance at NHL All-Star Game

On January 26, 2019, Bebe Rexha performed "Me, Myself & I" and "Meant to Be" at the SAP Center as part of the 2019 National Hockey League All-Star Game festivities.

February 15, 2019: Release of "Last Hurrah"

On February 15, 2019, Bebe Rexha released her single "Last Hurrah".

April 2019: Inspiration for New Music

In April 2019, Bebe Rexha tweeted that she has twelve songs ready for her second studio album and that her new music is inspired by Britney Spears.

May 1, 2019: Opening Act for Jonas Brothers Tour

On May 1, 2019, it was announced that Bebe Rexha will be one of the opening acts of the Jonas Brothers' Happiness Begins Tour.

June 2019: Feminist Theme to the New Music

In June 2019, Bebe Rexha gave information on her second studio album and confirmed 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."

July 2019: Song Called "Mama"

In July 2019, Bebe Rexha tweeted that she had a song called "Mama".

September 2019: Sexual Harassment Account

In September 2019, Bebe Rexha described in an interview with Cosmopolitan an encounter with a famous producer in Los Angeles where she felt she "was going to get raped".

2019: Revealed Bipolar Disorder

In 2019, Bebe Rexha revealed that she has bipolar disorder.

January 2020: Inspiration by Mental Health Journey

In January 2020, Bebe Rexha confirmed that the album is inspired by her mental health journey.

October 9, 2020: Release of "Baby, I'm Jealous"

On October 9, 2020, Bebe Rexha released "Baby, I'm Jealous" featuring Doja Cat.

October 2020: Album Would Be A Visual Album

In October 2020, Bebe Rexha confirmed in an interview that the album would be a visual album.

2020: Began Dating Keyan Safyari

In 2020, Bebe Rexha began dating cinematographer Keyan Safyari.

March 5, 2021: Release of "Sacrifice"

On March 5, 2021, Bebe Rexha released her new single "Sacrifice", with the music video premiering later that day.

March 2021: Accessory Line With Puma

In March 2021, Bebe Rexha released an accessory line with Puma titled "Bebe X Puma", which is sold exclusively in Deichmann stores in Europe.

April 14, 2021: Announcement of Better Mistakes Release Date

On April 14, 2021, Bebe Rexha announced that her second album Better Mistakes was scheduled for release on May 7, 2021.

May 7, 2021: Release of "Better Mistakes"

On May 7, 2021, Bebe Rexha released her second studio album Better Mistakes, along with a music video for "Break My Heart Myself".

October 25, 2021: Feature on "Family"

On October 25, 2021, Bebe Rexha announced she would feature on "Family" by David Guetta featuring Ty Dolla Sign and A Boogie wit da Hoodie.

2021: Release of 'Better Mistakes' Album

In 2021, Bebe Rexha released her second studio album, Better Mistakes, which entered the Billboard 200.

August 2022: Release of "I'm Good (Blue)"

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 Bebe Rexha was released after it went viral on TikTok.

February 17, 2023: Release of "Heart Wants What It Wants" Music Video

On February 17, 2023, Bebe Rexha released the music video for "Heart Wants What It Wants", the lead single from her third studio album, Bebe.

March 31, 2023: Release of "Call on Me"

On March 31, 2023, Bebe Rexha released the second single, "Call on Me", from her third studio album, Bebe.

April 20, 2023: Release of Satellite

On April 20, 2023, Bebe Rexha's third single, "Satellite" featuring Snoop Dogg, was released, accompanied by an animated music video.

April 28, 2023: Release of Bebe Album

Bebe Rexha's album Bebe was released on April 28, 2023, through Warner Records.

June 2023: Assault at Concert

In June 2023, Bebe Rexha was assaulted at a concert by a New Jersey man who threw a cell phone at her head, resulting in a black eye and the need for stitches.

July 2023: Break-Up Announcement

In July 2023, Bebe Rexha announced her break-up with Keyan Safyari.

July 2023: Celebrity Family Feud Appearance

In July 2023, Bebe Rexha appeared on Celebrity Family Feud with her family, competing against Nikki Glaser and her family.

July 31, 2023: Hearing and Restraining Order

On July 31, 2023, a hearing was set for the man who assaulted Bebe Rexha. Rexha also obtained a restraining order against him.

2023: Release of 'Bebe' Album

In 2023, Bebe Rexha released her third album, Bebe, which featured the single "I'm Good (Blue)" with David Guetta.

2023: Diagnosed with PCOS

In 2023, Bebe Rexha was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

June 1, 2024: Attendees Removed at Concert

On June 1, 2024, Bebe Rexha had multiple attendees removed by police during a concert in Green Bay, Wisconsin for throwing items at her.

June 2024: Headlined Pride in London

In June 2024, Bebe Rexha headlined Pride in London in Trafalgar Square, performing to a crowd of over 20,000 people.

June 2024: Concert Incident in Wisconsin

In June 2024, at a concert in Wisconsin, Bebe Rexha had multiple people removed from her audience for throwing items at her, following a previous incident in New York City.

August 17, 2024: Claimed Hate Crime on Lufthansa Flight

On August 17, 2024, Bebe Rexha claimed she was subjected to a hate crime when she was allegedly banned from a Lufthansa flight after speaking Albanian to a security agent.