Rexha Uses Critics' Hate to Promote New Album

Singer Bebe Rexha, 36, has responded to online critics who targeted her appearance following the 2026 American Music Awards, held on May 25. Sharing a post on X on May 27, Rexha redirected negative attention toward a more significant platform. She posted a side-by-side comparison of an older photo with a recent clip of herself at the awards, responding to a user's prompt about her "first thought" with a plug for her new album, "Dirty Blonde," set for release on June 12. Pre-orders are currently available. This response follows years of similar online hate, often involving body-shaming. In June 2023, Rexha, who has been open about her Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), addressed claims of weight gain, expressing fatigue with her physical appearance being a constant topic of discussion. She noted that "human beings go through weight fluctuations" due to various factors, including "Meds, disease, etc.," referencing her own PCOS diagnosis. PCOS, a hormonal imbalance involving ovarian cysts, can lead to complications like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, with weight gain often linked to insulin resistance, according to medical sources. Rexha's 2023 comments were prompted by a disheartening TikTok search prompt reading "Bebe Rexha weight."