Bebe Rexha is calling out the unwanted attention surrounding her body after social media users began focusing on her breasts and recent weight gain. The 37-year-old singer expressed frustration with men sexualizing her appearance while also admitting that she still wants the freedom to dress however she chooses. Rexha’s remarks also highlighted what she sees as a double standard facing women with curvier figures, who may be judged more harshly for wearing the same revealing outfits as thinner women.
Rexha addressed the situation through a series of posts shared with her two million followers on X on Sunday. “I don’t know what to do with my b–bies. They just got so massive, and I hate the straight men in my comments who only come for that but, then again, a girl still wanna dress sexy,” she wrote.
The “Meant to Be” singer then joked about wanting an online space where she could share content without receiving the same attention from heterosexual men. “Idk we need an app for girls and gays,” Rexha added.
The Singer Highlights A Curvy Fashion Double Standard
Rexha expanded on her concerns in a follow-up post, explaining that women with curvy bodies are often viewed differently when wearing fitted clothing. “I feel like when girls with curvy bodies wear something tight we automatically look sl-tty,” she wrote.
Rexha has repeatedly embraced sexy fashion throughout her career, but she has also been candid about the scrutiny that comes with showing her figure publicly.
Bebe Rexha Addresses Her PCOS And Weight Gain
During the online conversation, a fan asked whether Rexha’s recent weight gain was connected to polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS. The singer responded that PCOS was partly responsible, along with “eating too much bread.”
Rexha has previously spoken publicly about being diagnosed with the chronic hormonal condition. According to the World Health Organization, PCOS affects an estimated 10% to 13% of women of reproductive age. Symptoms can include irregular menstrual cycles, excessive hair growth, acne, infertility, and weight gain.
The organization also notes that PCOS can be associated with insulin resistance and an increased risk of other health conditions. Symptoms vary significantly, meaning not everyone diagnosed with PCOS will experience the same changes.
The Pop Star Has Been Open About Her Changing Body
Rexha’s latest remarks are part of a years-long conversation she has maintained with fans about body image and public criticism. In 2023, she shared a photograph of herself lifting her sweatshirt to reveal her stomach. “Yes, I’m in my fat era and what?” she wrote at the time.
That same year, Rexha appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” and discussed how commentary about her weight affected her emotionally. “Listen, we’re in the public eye, so that’s bound to happen,” she told Jennifer Hudson. “I was a lot thinner, and I did gain some weight; that comes with the territory. I’m not mad about it because it is true, but when you see things like that, it does mess with you.”
“You don’t know what somebody’s going through, what they’re going through in their life, so it kind of is tough. But I feel like we’re in 2023 … we should not be talking about people’s weight.”
Rather than deny that her body had changed, Rexha questioned why her weight should become a public topic in the first place. “Listen… I like to eat, okay? I like to eat,” she added.
Online Weight Searches Left Rexha Feeling ‘Discouraged’
The singer has also admitted that she sometimes struggles to avoid searching for commentary about herself. In April 2023, Rexha discovered that “Bebe Rexha weight gain” was trending as a search term on TikTok. “Seeing that search bar is so upsetting. I’m not mad cause it’s true. I did gain weight. But it just sucks. Thank you to all the people who love me no matter what,” she wrote on X.
Rexha later acknowledged that weight had always been a sensitive subject for her. “I’ve always struggled with my weight. A b-tch likes to eat. I’m working on myself every day. Just discouraged a bit right now,” she admitted.
