Bebe Rexha responds to social media users commenting on her changing body, weight gain and curves while opening up about PCOS and body-shaming.
Bebe Rexha has pushed back against social media users commenting on her changing body, calling out men who focus on her appearance while also opening up about the challenges curvy women face when they choose to dress confidently.
The pop star, 37, addressed the comments in a series of posts on X on Sunday, where she spoke candidly about changes to her body and the attention she has received online.
Rexha said she has noticed particular comments from men focusing on her figure rather than her music or career.
While she acknowledged that she still enjoys dressing in a sexy way, she questioned why some social media users seem to reduce women to their appearance.
“I don’t know what to do with my boobies,” Rexha wrote, explaining that they had become noticeably larger. She then criticized the “straight men” who appeared in her comments primarily to discuss her body.
At the same time, the singer made it clear that she does not want to stop expressing herself through fashion.
“But, then again, a girl still wanna dress sexy,” she wrote.
Rexha followed up with another post suggesting that social media needs spaces where women can discuss these issues without facing the same type of unwanted commentary.
“Idk we need an app for girls and gays,” she added.
The singer also addressed a broader issue involving the way curvier women are perceived when they wear fitted clothing.
“I feel like when girls with curvy bodies wear something tight we automatically look sl***y,” Rexha wrote to her followers.
Her comments come after years of public discussion surrounding her weight and appearance.
The singer has previously spoken openly about the pressure she feels when her body becomes a topic of conversation online.
Bebe Rexha addresses questions about weight gain
During the latest exchange with fans, one social media user asked Rexha whether her recent weight gain was connected to her polycystic ovary syndrome, commonly known as PCOS.
Rexha responded that PCOS was a factor, while also joking that her eating habits had played a role.
The World Health Organization describes PCOS as a common hormonal disorder that can be associated with metabolic complications, including an increased risk of weight gain.
Rexha has previously discussed living with PCOS and the impact that public commentary about her weight can have on her emotionally.
In 2023, she addressed the subject directly on social media after sharing a photo of herself and writing about being in her “fat era.”
Rather than presenting weight gain as something she needed to hide, Rexha used the moment to challenge the criticism she had received over her appearance.
The singer also discussed the subject during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show.
Speaking with host Jennifer Hudson, Rexha acknowledged that being a public figure means her appearance will inevitably attract attention, but said that does not make comments about someone’s weight harmless.
Rexha explained that she had previously been much thinner and had gained weight, adding that although she understood the reality of being in the public eye, seeing negative comments about her body could still affect her.
She also emphasized that people commenting on celebrities’ bodies do not know what those individuals may be experiencing privately.
For Rexha, the issue was not simply whether the comments were accurate.
Instead, she questioned why a person’s weight should be treated as an appropriate subject for public discussion in the first place.
The singer has repeatedly faced body-shaming
Rexha has been particularly outspoken about online conversations surrounding her weight.
In 2023, she revealed that she had struggled after seeing searches for “Bebe Rexha weight gain” become popular on TikTok.
The singer admitted that she was aware she had gained weight but said seeing her name connected so directly to discussions about her body was upsetting.
She also thanked the people who continued to support her regardless of changes to her appearance.
Rexha has repeatedly stressed that her relationship with food and her body is personal, while acknowledging that she continues to work on herself.
Her latest comments show that the subject remains a sensitive one, particularly when social media users turn discussions about her appearance into sexualized or insulting commentary.
Rexha previously answered body-shaming trolls with humor
The singer has also developed her own way of dealing with trolls who criticize her appearance.
Earlier this year, she faced another wave of online comments about her body following her appearance at the American Music Awards.
Some social media users speculated about her weight and made disparaging comments about her appearance. One commenter referenced weight-loss drug Ozempic, while another made a joke about junk food.
An account also shared an older image of Rexha alongside a more recent photograph and asked followers what their first thought was when seeing the difference in her appearance.
Instead of engaging with the criticism directly, Rexha responded by shifting the conversation back toward her music.
Her answer highlighted the release of her album Dirty Blonde, effectively reminding followers that her career and creative work should not be overshadowed by speculation about her body.
That response has become part of a wider pattern in which Rexha refuses to let online discussions about her weight define her public image.
Bebe Rexha continues to challenge beauty standards
Rexha’s latest posts once again place the conversation around body image, social media criticism and the expectations placed on women in the public eye.
The singer’s comments also highlight what she sees as a double standard facing women with curvier figures.
According to Rexha, clothing that might be viewed as fashionable or confident on another woman can be interpreted very differently when worn by someone with a fuller body.
Her message was not that she intends to change the way she dresses.
Instead, she appeared to be questioning why women should face judgment simply because of their body shape or clothing choices.
For Rexha, the issue is ultimately about being able to feel comfortable in her own body without having every change scrutinized online.
As social media continues to make celebrity appearances and personal lives more accessible to millions of people, Rexha’s latest comments add to an ongoing conversation about body-shaming, privacy and the pressure placed on public figures to maintain a particular appearance.
The singer has made it clear that her weight may fluctuate, her body may change and her fashion choices may evolve — but none of those things should determine how her talent or identity are viewed.