Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Bebe Rexha

Role / Field:

American singer and songwriter known for pop hits and collaborations.

Born:

1989-08-30

Century / Era:

1989s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Bleta "Bebe" Rexha ( BEE-bee REK-sə; born August 30, 1989) is an American singer and songwriter. She began her mainstream recording career as a vocalist for the pop band Black Cards in 2010, during and after which she was credited with co-writing releases for other artists—such as Eminem's Grammy Award-winning single "The Monster". She signed with Warner Records to release her debut extended play (EP), I Don't Wanna Grow Up (2015), which failed to chart domestically, but spawned the moderate international hit "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy". Rexha released two additional EPs in 2017: All Your Fault: Pt.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

1 and All Your Fault: Pt. 2, both of which spawned the singles "I Got You" and "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" (featuring Lil Wayne). Rexha saw further success with her collaborations such as "Hey Mama" (with David Guetta, Nicki Minaj and Afrojack), "Me, Myself & I" (with G-Eazy), "In the Name of Love" (with Martin Garrix), and "Meant to Be" (featuring Florida Georgia Line)—the latter peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Grammy Awards. Rexha's debut studio album, Expectations (2018), peaked at number 13 on the...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

• A. J. Ayer — Contemporary (Died in 1989) (1989): Influential English philosopher known for logical positivism and emotivism.
• Abbie Hoffman — Contemporary (Died in 1989) (1989): Iconic American activist, co-founder of the Yippies, and counterculture figure.
• Adnan Khayr Allah — Contemporary (Died in 1989) (1989): Iraqi military officer and Minister of Defense, closely associated with the Ba'ath regime.
• Angelo Dundee — Shared historical date (08-30 · Born) (1921): Legendary American boxing trainer and cornerman, most famous for guiding Muhammad Ali.
• Anna Politkovskaya — Shared historical date (08-30 · Born) (1958): Investigative journalist renowned for reporting on the Second Chechen War and Russian politics.
• Adrien Broner — Historical peer (Born in 1989) (1989): American former professional boxer known for winning world titles across multiple weight classes.
• Alex Morgan — Historical peer (Born in 1989) (1989): Pioneering American soccer star, celebrated for Olympic and World Cup victories.
• Alex Chilton — Historical peer (Died in 2010) (2010): American musician, best known for his vocal work with The Box Tops and Big Star.
• Alexander McQueen — Historical peer (Died in 2010) (2010): Iconic British fashion designer known for theatrical, boundary-pushing collections.
• A. P. J. Abdul Kalam — Historical peer (Died in 2015) (2015): Visionary aerospace engineer, scientist, and former President of India.
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