Bebe Rexha, born Bleta Rexha, is an American singer and songwriter. She gained recognition in 2013 after signing with Warner Records and writing Eminem's hit "The Monster." She also wrote songs for other prominent artists, including Shinee, Selena Gomez, and Nick Jonas. In 2015, Rexha released her debut EP, "I Don't Wanna Grow Up," which achieved moderate success with the singles "I Can't Stop Drinking About You" and "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy."
August 30, 1989: Birth of Bleta Rexha
Bleta Rexha, who would later be known as Bebe Rexha, was born on August 30, 1989.
2008: Early Songwriting for Notable Artists
Bebe Rexha began her songwriting journey in 2008, penning songs for prominent artists like Selena Gomez and Nikki Williams.
2008: Brief Stint with Island Def Records
Bebe Rexha briefly signed with Island Def Records in 2008, but the deal was short-lived and canceled.
2010: Collaboration with Pete Wentz and Black Cards Formation
Bebe Rexha crossed paths with Fall Out Boy's bassist Pete Wentz in 2010, leading to their collaboration on a new music project called Black Cards.
January 2012: Departure from Black Cards
In January 2012, Bebe Rexha left Black Cards, the experimental music project led by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, to explore new opportunities.
2013: Songwriting Success and "The Monster"
Bebe Rexha's songwriting career took off in 2013, notably with her contribution to Eminem's hit "The Monster," which earned a Grammy Award.
2013: Rexha Signs with Warner Records
In 2013, Bebe Rexha signed with Warner Records, marking the beginning of her journey as a solo artist.
March 21, 2014: Debut Single "I Can't Stop Drinking About You" Released
Bebe Rexha's debut single, "I Can't Stop Drinking About You," was released on March 21, 2014, and subsequently peaked at number 22 on the US Top Heatseekers chart.
August 12, 2014: Music Video Release for "I Can't Stop Drinking About You"
On August 12, 2014, Bebe Rexha released the music video for her debut single, "I Can't Stop Drinking About You," drawing inspiration from films like "Girl, Interrupted" and "Melancholia."
September 2014: Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month and Today Show Performance
Bebe Rexha was recognized as Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month in September 2014 and delivered a live performance of "I Can't Stop Drinking About You" on NBC's Today show.
November 2014: Collaboration with Pitbull on "This Is Not a Drill"
Bebe Rexha collaborated with rapper Pitbull on the song "This Is Not a Drill" in November 2014.
December 2014: Release of Singles "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy" and "Gone"
Bebe Rexha released two singles, "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy" and "Gone," in December 2014.
January 2015: Collaboration with G-Eazy on "Me, Myself & I"
Bebe Rexha co-wrote and was featured on G-Eazy's hit single "Me, Myself & I" in January 2015.
May 12, 2015: Release of Debut EP "I Don't Wanna Grow Up"
On May 12, 2015, Bebe Rexha released her debut EP, "I Don't Wanna Grow Up," under Warner Bros. Records.
June 2015: Credit Received for "Hey Mama" Vocals
After initially being uncredited, Bebe Rexha finally received proper recognition for her vocal contributions to David Guetta's "Hey Mama" in June 2015.
June 2015: Uncredited Vocals on David Guetta's "Hey Mama"
Bebe Rexha provided uncredited vocals for David Guetta's hit single "Hey Mama" in June 2015.
2015: Release of Debut EP, "I Don't Wanna Grow Up"
Bebe Rexha released her debut EP, "I Don't Wanna Grow Up," on May 12, 2015, gaining moderate commercial success.
March 2016: Release of "No Broken Hearts" Featuring Nicki Minaj
In March 2016, Bebe Rexha dropped her single "No Broken Hearts," featuring Nicki Minaj.
April 2016: Music Video Release for "No Broken Hearts"
The music video for "No Broken Hearts," directed by Dave Meyer, premiered in April 2016.
July 29, 2016: Release of "In the Name of Love" with Martin Garrix
Bebe Rexha and Martin Garrix released their collaborative single, "In the Name of Love," on July 29, 2016, which achieved chart success internationally.
August 23, 2016: Music Video Release for "In the Name of Love"
The music video for "In the Name of Love" was unveiled on Martin Garrix's YouTube channel on August 23, 2016.
October 28, 2016: Release of Single "I Got You"
Bebe Rexha released the single "I Got You" on October 28, 2016.
November 6, 2016: Hosting and Performing at the MTV EMAs
Bebe Rexha took on hosting duties and delivered multiple performances at the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on November 6, 2016.
January 6, 2017: Music Video Release for "I Got You"
On January 6, 2017, Bebe Rexha released the music video for "I Got You."
February 17, 2017: Release of EP "All Your Fault: Pt. 1"
Bebe Rexha's EP, "All Your Fault: Pt. 1," was released on February 17, 2017.
March 2017: All Your Fault Tour Kicks Off
Bebe Rexha embarked on her debut headlining tour, the All Your Fault Tour, in March 2017, promoting her EP across North America and Europe.
May 2017: MTV Documentary "Bebe Rexha: The Ride"
A documentary titled "Bebe Rexha: The Ride," showcasing her rise to stardom, aired on MTV in May 2017.
May 19, 2017: "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" Release
On May 19, 2017, Bebe Rexha released "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" featuring Lil Wayne, the first single from her EP All Your Fault: Pt. 2.
July 21, 2017: Collaboration with Louis Tomlinson on "Back to You"
Louis Tomlinson, a member of One Direction, released "Back to You" on July 21, 2017, featuring Bebe Rexha and Digital Farm Animals.
August 11, 2017: All Your Fault: Pt. 2 Release
Bebe Rexha released her second EP, All Your Fault: Pt. 2, on August 11, 2017.
September 2017: Teasers for All Your Fault: Pt. 3
Bebe Rexha began teasing new music for a potential third installment of her All Your Fault series in September 2017.
October 2017: Bebe & Bassy Tour Begins
Bebe Rexha and Marc E. Bassy embarked on their co-headlining tour, the Bebe & Bassy Tour, in October 2017.
October 24, 2017: "Meant to Be" Release
Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line released "Meant to Be" on October 24, 2017, as the second single from Rexha's EP All Your Fault: Pt. 2.
November 2017: Expectations Album Announcement
In November 2017, Bebe Rexha announced a shift in plans, revealing that her next project would be her debut studio album, Expectations, instead of the previously teased All Your Fault: Pt. 3.
2017: Release of Two EPs: "All Your Fault: Pt. 1 & 2"
Bebe Rexha released two more EPs in 2017, titled "All Your Fault: Pt. 1" and "All Your Fault: Pt. 2," featuring popular singles like "I Got You" and "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)."
March 2018: Marc E. Bassy's Solo US Tour
After a short-lived joint tour with Bebe Rexha in October 2017, Marc E. Bassy went on a solo US tour in March 2018.
April 8, 2018: Expectations Cover Art Reveal
Bebe Rexha revealed the cover art for her debut studio album, Expectations, on April 8, 2018.
April 13, 2018: "Ferrari" and "2 Souls on Fire" Release
Bebe Rexha released "Ferrari" and "2 Souls on Fire" featuring Quavo as promotional singles on April 13, 2018, alongside the pre-order for her album Expectations.
June 15, 2018: "I'm a Mess" Release
Bebe Rexha released "I'm a Mess" as the lead single from her album Expectations on June 15, 2018.
June 22, 2018: Expectations Album Release
Expectations, Bebe Rexha's debut studio album, was released on June 22, 2018, featuring previously released singles "I Got You" and "Meant to Be".
November 17, 2018: "Meant to Be" Breaks Chart Record
On November 17, 2018, "Meant to Be" by Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line marked its 50th week at number one on the US Hot Country Songs chart, setting a new record.
November 20, 2018: "Say My Name" Release
On November 20, 2018, Bebe Rexha released "Say My Name" in collaboration with David Guetta and J Balvin.
December 2018: Grammy Nomination
In December 2018, Bebe Rexha received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
2018: Debut Studio Album "Expectations" Released
Bebe Rexha's first full-length studio album, "Expectations," hit the music scene in 2018, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart and earning her Grammy nominations.
January 26, 2019: Performance at NHL All-Star Game Festivities
Bebe Rexha performed "Me, Myself & I" and "Meant to Be" at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on January 26, 2019, as part of the 2019 National Hockey League All-Star Game festivities.
February 15, 2019: "Last Hurrah" Release
Bebe Rexha released her single "Last Hurrah" on February 15, 2019.
April 2019: New Album Inspiration and Jonas Brothers Tour Announcement
In April 2019, Bebe Rexha revealed that she had twelve songs ready for her second studio album, drawing inspiration from Britney Spears, and announced her role as an opening act on the Jonas Brothers' Happiness Begins Tour.
May 1, 2019: Happiness Begins Tour Opening Act
It was announced on May 1, 2019, that Bebe Rexha would join the Jonas Brothers' Happiness Begins Tour as one of the opening acts.
June 2019: Second Album Updates and Feminist Themes
Bebe Rexha shared insights into her second studio album in June 2019, mentioning its feminist themes and her ongoing creative process in the studio.
July 2019: "Mama" Song Tease
Bebe Rexha teased a new song titled "Mama" in July 2019, which was subsequently registered on the music recognition app Shazam.
2019: Bipolar Disorder Revelation and LGBTQ+ Advocacy
In 2019, Bebe Rexha publicly shared her diagnosis of bipolar disorder and voiced her support for the LGBTQ+ community, identifying her sexuality as "fluid."
January 2020: Album Inspiration and Single Selection
Bebe Rexha confirmed in January 2020 that her upcoming album would draw inspiration from her mental health journey and that she was in the process of finalizing the tracklist and choosing the next single.
October 9, 2020: "Baby, I'm Jealous" Release
Bebe Rexha released "Baby, I'm Jealous" featuring Doja Cat on October 9, 2020.
October 2020: Visual Album Confirmation
Bebe Rexha confirmed in October 2020 that her second studio album would be a visual album.
March 5, 2021: "Sacrifice" Release
Bebe Rexha released her new single "Sacrifice" on March 5, 2021, accompanied by the premiere of its music video.
March 2021: Bebe X Puma Accessory Line Launch
Bebe Rexha launched her accessory line, "Bebe X Puma," in March 2021, sold exclusively at Deichmann stores in Europe.
April 10, 2021: Performance at WrestleMania 37
Bebe Rexha performed "America the Beautiful" at Raymond James Stadium for WWE's WrestleMania 37 on April 10, 2021.
April 14, 2021: Better Mistakes Album Announcement
Bebe Rexha announced the release date for her second album, Better Mistakes, as May 7, 2021.
April 16, 2021: "Sabotage" Release
On April 16, 2021, Bebe Rexha released "Sabotage," the third single from her upcoming album, Better Mistakes.
May 7, 2021: Better Mistakes Album and "Break My Heart Myself" Video Release
Bebe Rexha released her second studio album, Better Mistakes, on May 7, 2021, alongside a music video for the track "Break My Heart Myself." The album debuted at #140 on the US Billboard 200.
October 25, 2021: Feature on David Guetta's "Family"
On October 25, 2021, Bebe Rexha announced her feature on David Guetta's song "Family," which also includes Ty Dolla Sign and A Boogie wit da Hoodie.
2021: Release of Second Studio Album, "Better Mistakes"
In 2021, Bebe Rexha released her second studio album, titled "Better Mistakes."
August 2022: "I'm Good (Blue)" Release
In August 2022, David Guetta, in collaboration with Bebe Rexha, released "I'm Good (Blue)", a remix of Eiffel 65's "Blue (Da Ba Dee)", after it gained popularity on TikTok.
February 17, 2023: "Heart Wants What It Wants" Music Video Release
Bebe Rexha released the music video for "Heart Wants What It Wants," the lead single from her third studio album, Bebe, on February 17, 2023.
March 31, 2023: "Call on Me" Release
Bebe Rexha released "Call on Me", the second single from her album Bebe, on March 31, 2023.
April 20, 2023: "Satellite" Release
On April 20, 2023, Bebe Rexha released "Satellite" featuring Snoop Dogg, the third single from her album Bebe, accompanied by an animated music video on her YouTube channel.
April 28, 2023: Bebe Album Release
Bebe Rexha's third studio album, Bebe, was released on April 28, 2023, through Warner Records. The album features collaborations with Dolly Parton and Snoop Dogg and is inspired by '70s retro style.
June 2023: Assault at Concert
During a concert in June 2023, Bebe Rexha was struck in the head by a cell phone thrown from the audience, resulting in a black eye and the need for stitches.
July 2023: Appearance on Celebrity Family Feud
Bebe Rexha and her family appeared on Celebrity Family Feud in July 2023, competing against Nikki Glaser and her family.
July 31, 2023: Hearing for Assault Case and Restraining Order
A hearing was scheduled for July 31, 2023, regarding the assault on Bebe Rexha at her June 2023 concert. Rexha obtained a restraining order against the assailant.
2023: Third Studio Album and Chart-topping Single
Bebe Rexha's self-titled third studio album was released in 2023, featuring her biggest hit to date, "I'm Good (Blue)," which topped charts globally.