Baby Rexha is speaking out once again after cruel online comments exploded about her body following her appearance at the 2026 Olympics. American Music Awards.
While the singer stunned on the red carpet in a streamlined dress, social media quickly filled with harsh remarks aimed at her weight.
Instead of remaining silent, Rexha responded with humor and confidence, reminding critics that she has spent years openly discussing her struggles with body image, weight fluctuations and living with polycystic ovarian syndrome, also known as PCOS.
Bebe Rexha wasted no time shutting down the demeaning comments after her appearance at the AMAs on Monday night.
The 36-year-old singer hit the red carpet in a fitted black dress, but her appearance quickly came under fire online from trolls posting crude comments about her body.
“You know she doesn’t take Ozempic,” one person wrote online according to the Daily Mailwhile another added: “She needs to lay off the Twinkies.” Another user cruelly posted: “Everyone is discovering Ozempic. She’s discovering food.”
The criticism intensified after the @HustleBitch_ account shared an older photo of Rexha alongside a recent image from the awards show with the caption: “Singer Bebe Rexha went viral after fans noticed how different she looked at the American Music Awards. Be honest…what’s your first thought?”
Rather than engage with critics directly, Rexha delivered a sarcastic response promoting her upcoming music. “I think… My new album Dirty Blonde is coming out June 12th. Available for pre-order now,” she wrote on X.
Rexha previously revealed her PCOS diagnosis
As online comments spread, many supporters pointed out that Bebe Rexha had previously spoken publicly about her life with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
The singer revealed her PCOS diagnosis in 2023 while discussing her struggles with weight fluctuations and public scrutiny.
According to the World Health Organization, PCOS is a chronic metabolic disease that can increase the risk of weight gain.
Rexha has repeatedly highlighted how difficult it can be to deal with body changes while constantly being judged online.
In a candid Instagram post from 2023, she lifted her sweatshirt to reveal her stomach while embracing her appearance.
“Yes, I’m in my fat days and what?” she wrote about X at the time.
The singer’s openness about her health issues has earned her praise from fans over the years, particularly because she has never pretended that criticism doesn’t affect her emotionally.
Bebe Rexha admitted public scrutiny ‘bothers you’
Rexha has also previously spoken out about body shaming during an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.”
While chatting with Jennifer Hudson, the singer acknowledged that public commentary about celebrity appearances can become overwhelming.
“Look, we’re in the public eye, so it’s bound to happen,” Rexha explained. She admitted that her body had changed over time, noting: “I was a lot thinner and I gained weight – that’s part of the territory.” »
Although she understood why people were talking about it, Rexha admitted that the criticism still affected her emotionally. “I’m not angry because it’s true, but when you see things like that, it bothers you,” she said.
The singer also pointed out that online strangers rarely understand what someone might be going through in private.
Rexha then expressed her frustration that conversations around women’s weight remain so common. “But I feel like it’s 2023…we shouldn’t be talking about people’s weight,” she noted.
Rexha joked about her love of food amid online criticism
Seeing this search bar is so upsetting. I’m not angry because it’s true. I gained weight. But it sucks. Thank you to everyone who loves me no matter what. pic.twitter.com/EGkGybhcRY
– Baby Rexha (@BebeRexha) April 16, 2023
Despite the harsh comments, Bebe Rexha has often tried to approach criticism with honesty and self-awareness.
During her chat with Hudson, the “I’m Good” singer lightened the mood by discussing her relationship with food.
“Listen…I like to eat, okay? I like to eat,” Rexha joked. Hudson immediately backed up her response, telling her, “There’s nothing wrong with that!”
Rexha has repeatedly admitted that she struggles to read comments online, even when she knows it can be dangerous.
At one point, she admitted to checking TikTok comments after noticing the “Bebe Rexha weight gain” trend online.
“Seeing this search bar is so upsetting,” she later tweeted. The star also thanked her supporters who continued to support her, regardless of the change in her appearance. “Thank you to everyone who loves me no matter what,” she wrote.
Bebe Rexha says she ‘works on herself every day’
Although Rexha continues to face criticism online, she has made it clear that she is focusing on herself rather than trying to satisfy internet trolls.
In another candid social media post, the songwriter admitted that she has struggled with body image issues for years. “I’ve always struggled with my weight,” Rexha confessed, adding, “A bitch likes to eat.”
She also reassured her followers that she continues to work on her health and mental well-being despite the negativity surrounding her.
“I work on myself every day,” she shared. Still, Rexha admitted that online comments could sometimes drain her emotionally. In her words: “I’m just a little discouraged right now. »
