Bebe Rexha: Man Who Threw Phone ‘Thought It Would Be Funny’
Bebe Rexha’s assailant, a man who threw his phone at the singer, is admitting he did it to “be funny.” As we previously reported, the 33-year-old “I’m Good (Blue)” singer…
Bebe Rexha attends the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards at Microsoft Theater on March 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for NickelodeonBebe Rexha's assailant, a man who threw his phone at the singer, is admitting he did it to "be funny." As we previously reported, the 33-year-old "I'm Good (Blue)" singer was struck in the head by a flying cell phone tossed from the crowd at her concert in Lower Manhattan Sunday night (June 18). Footage shared to social media reveals a phone emerging from the crowd and hitting Rexha in the face. She then collapsed to her knees to the stage floor. Crew members are seen rushing out to help her.
27-year-old concertgoer, Nicolas Malvagna, has since been charged with two counts of assault in the three degree, one count of harassment in the second degree, one count of aggravated harassment in the second degree, and one count of attempted assault in the third degree, per BBC. The Manhattan District Attorney's office said Malvagna confessed to throwing the phone. He told a police officer at the scene, "I was trying to see if I could hit her with the phone at the end of the show because it would be funny."
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Meanwhile, Rexha was removed by EMS to an area hospital in stable condition that night. The phone struck Rexha in the upper left cheek, right below her eye. The concert was cut short after she was taken to the hospital to be evaluated. With fans unsure if the musician would continue performing the remaining dates of her "Best F’n Night of My Life" tour, Rexha took to TikTok to reassure them she is doing okay. Rexha sings the lyrics to her song in deadpan: "I'm good, yeah, I'm feeling alright." She is seen wearing sunglasses at first, then reveals her bruised eye with medical bandages across her eyebrow. She then gives the camera a forced smile in the five-second-long clip.
Malvagna is due back in court on July 1. Rexha is due to perform today at The Fillmore in Philadelphia and will bring her tour to the UK in July.
Bebe Rexha’s Hottest Fashion Looks
Bebe Rexha has long been serving the sexiest looks. Whether it's a red carpet appearance or performing on stage, the "I'm Good" singer throws on the hottest fits. Born Bleta Rexha on August 30, 1989, in Brooklyn, New York, the singer-songwriter got her name from her Albanian roots. In the Albanian language, bletë means "bee." She told GMA News back in 2016 that people started calling her "Bebe" for short.
Growing up, Bebe played trumpet and taught herself to play guitar and piano. In high school, she also joined the choir. As a teenager, Rexha submitted a song to be performed at the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences' annual "Grammy Career Day" event. She earned the "Best Teen Songwriter" award, beating around 700 other entrants. As a result, she was signed and encouraged by her talent scout to enroll in songwriting classes in Manhattan.
In 2010, Rexha met Fall Out Boy's bassist Pete Wentz and began working with him as a member and a lead vocalist of his experimental project, Black Cards. Two years later, Rexha quit the band to pursue other endeavors. In 2013, Bebe signed with Warner Bros. Records as a solo artist and got right to work. She wrote for Selena Gomez's "Like a Champion" and Eminem and Rihanna's collaboration "The Monster." Rexha's debut single, "I Can't Stop Drinking About You," was released the following year.
Her debut EP, I Don't Wanna Grow Up, dropped in 2015, and she was featured on David Guetta's single "Hey Mama" alongside Nicki Minaj and Afrojack. The song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, but Rexha wasn't originally credited on the song, despite the fact that she sings the chorus and is featured on background vocals. The singer-songwriter's next success was on G-Eazy's "Me, Myself & I," which she co-wrote and was featured on. The song peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. As of 2023, Rexha has three studio albums under her belt: 2018's Expectations, 2021's Better Mistakes, and 2023's self-titled album, Bebe.
Check out Rexha's hottest looks over the years:
Rock in Rio 2019
Alexandre Schneider/Getty ImagesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 27: Bebe Rexha performs on stage during Rock in Rio 2019 at Cidade do Rock on September 27, 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)
Pre-Grammy Party, 2020
Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty ImageHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 23: Bebe Rexha attends the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party at Hollywood Athletic Club on January 23, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images)
GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean "Diddy" Combs
Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: Bebe Rexha attends the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean "Diddy" Combs on January 25, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: Bebe Rexha attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
MTV EMA 2020
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for MTVLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: In this image released on November 08, Bebe Rexha poses ahead of the MTV EMA's 2020 on November 02, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. The MTV EMA's aired on November 08, 2020. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for MTV)
2020 American Music Awards
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcpLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 22: In this image released on November 22, Bebe Rexha performs onstage for the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcp)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Bebe Rexha atop the Jennie-O float at the 94th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® on November 26, 2020 in New York City. The World-Famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® kicks off the holiday season for millions of television viewers watching safely at home. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.)
Bebe Rexha celebrates Doja Cat’s ‘Planet Her’
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 24: Bebe Rexha, along with Ketel One Botanical, Don Julio 70 and Jane Walker by Johnnie Walker, celebrate Doja Cat’s ‘Planet Her’ on June 24, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Ketel One Botanical)
Wawa Welcome America's July 4th Concert
Lisa Lake/Getty Images for WawaPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 04: Bebe Rexha performs onstage during the 29th Annual Wawa Welcome America's July 4th Concert at Mann Center For Performing Arts on July 04, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Wawa)
Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda show
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesVENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 30: Bebe Rexha is seen during the Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda show on August 30, 2021 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
2022 MTV Video Music Awards
Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesNEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 28: Bebe Rexha attends the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
MTV EMAs 2022
Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for MTVDUESSELDORF, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 13: Bebe Rexha performs on stage during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 held at PSD Bank Dome on November 13, 2022 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for MTV)
2022 American Music Awards
Jerod Harris/Getty Images for dcpLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 20: Bebe Rexha attends the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for dcp)
2022 AMA Performance
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 20: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Bebe Rexha performs onstage during the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Pre-Grammy Party 2023
David Livingston/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Bebe Rexha attends the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party 2023 at the Hollywood Athletic Club on February 02, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
65th GRAMMY Awards
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Bebe Rexha attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2023
Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for NickelodeonLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: Bebe Rexha attends the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards at Microsoft Theater on March 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2023 Performance
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for NickelodeonLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: Bebe Rexha performs onstage during the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards at Microsoft Theater on March 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
amfAR Cannes Gala 2023
Lionel Hahn/Getty Images for Aston MartinCAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Bebe Rexha attends the amfAR Cannes Gala 2023 Sponsored by Aston Martin at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2023 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images for Aston Martin)
