‘I'm a Mess’ singer Bebe Rexha expresses frustrations and emotions about the music industry
Singer Bebe Rexha recently took to Twitter to voice her frustrations with the music industry, stating that she feels "undermined" and "punished" for speaking up. In her tweets, Rexha emphasized her long-held grievances and the emotional toll it has taken on her. "I could bring down a BIG chunk of this industry. I AM frustrated. I Have been UNDERMINED. I’ve been so quiet for the longest time," she tweeted. She also mentioned how obvious the signs have been, yet when she has spoken up, she has faced silence and punishment from the industry.
I could bring down a BIG chunk of this industry. I AM frustrated. I Have been UNDERMINED. I’ve been so quiet for the longest time. I haven’t seen the signs even though people constantly are bringing them up and they have been SO OBVIOUS. And when I have spoken up I’ve been…
— Bebe Rexha (@BebeRexha) July 2, 2024
Rexha's emotional outpouring continued as she shared her sadness and sense of hopelessness. "This is not just coming from a place of anger. It’s sadness. I’m sitting in my hotel room in London crying my eyes out," she revealed. Despite her distress, she noted that meeting fans during her walks around the city has reignited something within her, providing a glimmer of hope amidst her struggles.
This is not just coming from a place of anger. It’s sadness. I’m sitting in my hotel room in London Crying my eyes out. I’ve felt hopeless for the longest time. I’ve been walking a lot through this city and meeting fans and they have really ignited something inside of me.
— Bebe Rexha (@BebeRexha) July 2, 2024
This isn't the first time Rexha has encountered challenges in her career. In June 2023, she was struck in the face by a cellphone thrown by a concertgoer during a performance in New York City. The incident, which required her to receive medical attention, highlighted the physical dangers performers can face while on stage.
Rexha’s tweets have sparked a conversation among fans and industry observers about the treatment of artists within the music industry. Her willingness to speak out adds to the ongoing discourse about fairness and respect for artists, especially those who feel marginalized or silenced.