‘Growing up, you couldn’t play Bon Jovi – that’s what our parents listened to’: Bebe Rexha’s honest playlist
Bebe Rexha shares her personal music journey, highlighting songs that have shaped her life. She reflects on her childhood favorites and the emotional connections she has with various tracks. Rexha also discusses her upcoming album, Dirty Blonde, set to release on June 12.
- ▪Bebe Rexha's first song love was Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid.
- ▪She bought her first single, What a Girl Wants by Christina Aguilera, in Times Square.
- ▪Rexha finds it hard to listen to Trampoline by Shaed due to its association with an ex.
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:51 GMT |
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Bebe Rexha … ‘Growing up, you couldn’t play songs like Livin’g on a Prayer, nut now I think that’s bullshit’ Photograph: Nate GuentherView image in fullscreenBebe Rexha … ‘Growing up, you couldn’t play songs like Livin’g on a Prayer, nut now I think that’s bullshit’ Photograph: Nate GuentherHonest playlistMusic‘Growing up, you couldn’t play Bon Jovi – that’s what our parents listened to’: Bebe Rexha’s honest playlistThe chart-topping star makes a strong case for Livin’ on a Prayer and opts for TLC at karaoke.
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