Bebe Rexha: From Insecurity to Confidence

0:00Baby Rexha showed up at the Billboard Women in Music event, owning her space like the queen she is. The 36-year-old singer told us weekly her confidence kicked in after getting fed up with seeking permission and second-guessing herself on red, carpets. She used to battle anxiety comparing herself to others, but now she walks in knowing she belongs. She's drawing fire from pop stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Zara Larson, and Charlie XCX who have been grinding for years and finally hit their stride. Rexha dropped singles, hysteria, and new religion earlier this year from her upcoming album Dirty Blonde, keeping her momentum strong since her debut EP. Back in 2015, her journey hasn't been easy though. A few years ago, she opened up about hitting her heaviest weight, feeling embarrassed, and pulling back from social media because she didn't love her. Skin. That struggle hit hard during the holidays when everyone else seemed jolly. Then came the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, a common hormonal issue causing quick weight jumps, like the 30 pounds she gained.

1:05Many women deal with it unaware, and it explained a lot for her. Rexha's teamed up with heavy hitters like GEZ, Doja Cat, David Getta, and even Dolly Parton, and she's hyped for random studio collabs ahead. Strudding into that Hollywood palladium event, she's proof that flipping the script on insecurity changes everything in the game. This has been Durham News Today, powered by AI.