Bebe Rexha has revealed she once suffered a devastating pregnancy loss.
The singer, 35, made the heartbreaking confession after her Met Gala appearance became a target for body shamers.
She excitedly shared photos of her outfit – which consisted of a curve-hugging Christian Sirano gown with grand tulle skirt – on social media, revealing it was ‘My first Met Gala.’
However, that excitement soon turned to sadness as body shamers started making negative comments about her appearance, but one criticism was particularly cruel.
Rapper Azealia Banks, 33, who was not at the gala, took to social media to give her assessment of the I’m Good singer’s look.
‘Sis gives me – hormonal birth control implant or something,’ the Ice Princess artist wrote on X.
‘It’s giving implanon/nuvaring she needs removed or depo shot that needs to stop happening (I’m not even tryna play her).’ she wrote.
Bebe Rexha has revealed she once suffered a devastating pregnancy loss as she hit out at rapper Azealia Banks’ criticism of her Met Gala ensemble
In a since deleted post, Rexha revealed the tragedy behind her weight gain.
‘I’m so tired of people commenting on my weight,’ began the post, as reported by Page Six.
‘I have PCOS [polycystic ovary syndrome] and struggle with infertility,’ the Say My Name singer explained. Weight gain is a common side effect to the condition according to WebMD.
She then revealed the devastating loss she had experienced.
‘I got pregnant, and it didn’t work out and I’ve been carrying that pain in silence. I never owed anyone the truth, but maybe now you’ll think twice before commenting on anyone’s body,’ she admonished.
The Billboard Music Award winner responded specifically to Banks, writing: ‘And you might wanna jump on some type of therapy, sis,’ adding that the anti-depressant, ‘lexapro worked great for me.’
‘Something that helps with the deep rooted sadness and chaos you keep projecting. Healing looks good on everyone. Try it.’
Rexha did not mention when the loss occurred or with whom she was expecting. The revelation was met with an outpouring of compassion.
The hitmaker, 35, revealed on social media it was ‘My first Met Gala,’ that excitement soon turned to sadness as body shamers started making negative comments about her appearance
Rapper Azealia Banks made a comment on X that was particularly cruel; pictured 2022
The 33-year-old commented on what kind of birth control she thought Rexha was using that might account for her curves
In a since deleted tweet, Rexha revealed she had experienced a pregnancy loss; Pictured in New York City on Monday
‘I’m sorry for the loss of your baby. deepest sympathies,’ wrote a fan.
An hour later Rexha to returned to the platform writing, ‘Ok I’m gonna go and enjoy my day now. Have a good day everyone love you.’
‘Petition to leave Bebe Rexha alone,’ penned another.
The Billboard Music Award winner then offered some advice to Banks, with a suggestion for medication that might help ‘with the deep rooted sadness and chaos you keep projecting’
Rexha’s message were met with an outpouring of compassion. ‘I’m sorry for the loss of your baby. deepest sympathies,’ wrote a fan
While some loved her sharp words, other pushed back at Banks. ‘She needs to be banned asap.. what’s with the body shaming?’ asked one person; Pictured in London in September 2024
‘Love you. Take care,’ was a common message.
While some loved her sharp words, other pushed back at Banks.
‘She needs to be banned asap.. what’s with the body shaming?’ asked one person.
‘You sure are a hater aren’t you. We, as decent humans, should lift each other up, not tear each other down,’ advised another.
