Bebe Rexha has a complicated relationship with her body, and she’s not afraid to talk about it. The singer has consistently clapped back at critics who try to sexualize or shame her, using her platform to call out the double standards women face regarding their appearance.
For Rexha, her body is a frequent target of online trolls. In one instance, she responded to a body-shaming comment by promoting her album, writing, “You can support me by buying my album.” She has also directly confronted the criticism, saying, “I know I got fat. I’m just so sick of people talking about it. Next!!!!!!” In another bold reply to a troll calling her “fat,” she fired back, “just know my bank account is too.”
Her “complicated relationship” with her changing figure has a medical basis. Rexha has shared that she was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in 2023, a condition that can cause rapid weight gain and make it difficult to lose weight. At one point, she revealed her weight jumped by 30 pounds “so quickly.”
Despite the online criticism, her peers have shown support. Celebrities like Paris Hilton and Saweetie have commented positively on her posts, with Saweetie calling her “thicalicious.” Rexha has also made it clear that her comments about trolls are not a critique of other women, once clarifying, “BTW LIZZO LOOKS AMAZING” after a troll used the singer in an insult.
