"My first songwriting credit": Bebe Rexha celebrates 15 years after penning SHINee’s “Lucifer”

Pop sensation Bebe Rexha took to X today to share a major milestone, 15 years since she earned her first songwriting credit on SHINee’s iconic hit Lucifer. It’s a throwback moment that shows just how far her journey has come.

Pop culture-based account Pop Base posted on the platform:

“15 years ago today, Bebe Rexha earned her first songwriting credit on SHINee's 'Lucifer.'”

A few hours later, Bebe Rexha quote-retweeted the post and wrote:

“My first songwriting credit was this song and at the time k pop music wasn’t as popular internationally as it is now. I think I wrote this when I was 17 or 18. It came out a while after I wrote it. [heart and teary-eyed emojis]”

This memory marks the beginning of her ascent, from behind-the-scenes songwriter to Grammy-nominated solo star. Since then, she's co-written chart-toppers, dropped viral collaborations like I’m Good (Blue), and released her self-titled 2023 album Bebe, blending dance-pop, disco, and R&B.

Meanwhile, Lucifer was released on July 19, 2010, as the lead single of SHINee's second album of the same name.

The song — which contributed heavily to the SM Entertainment boy group's artistic evolution — quickly became a commercial success after ranking high on Korean charts and selling more than one million downloads at the time.

The iconic K-pop track remains a fan favorite among stans and a staple in SHINee's concerts.

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"You've been playing the long game": Fans react to Bebe Rexha’s 15-year anniversary with SHINee’s “Lucifer”

Apart from Bebe Rexha, fans also felt nostalgic over her first credit on writing SHINee’s Lucifer. On X, social media lit up with praise for the pop star.

“You have ALWAYS been a server. The music industry owes you a lot whether it wants to admit it or not,” @MeeCrowWahVay said.

Bebe Rexha then responded to the comment:

“Nah I’m good I’m so blessed and grateful to have met and worked so many amazing people.”

More comments poured in:

“Most of the hits we heard growing up was literally written by you, you’re so talented, you deserve much more [heart emoji],” @pinksview shared.

“Pop stars who are also song writers do deserve extra credit,” @FTL_bonnie stated.

“You’ve been playing the long game [teary-eyed emoji] you deserve all your success!” @ladidaix wrote.

“You killed it queen!!! One of my first favorite kpop songs!!!” @DexertoVirginia commented.

“You're so insanely talented, such an inspiration to so many people !!! You have an ear and pen that are just simply unmatched !!!” @SimneySpears chimed in.

“The amount of lives you changed at just 17… like i cannot stress enough kpop wouldn’t be what it is right now without the impact this song had,” @oconist added.

Apart from Lucifer, Bebe Rexha has also been credited on penning other popular hits, such as The Monster (Eminem feat. Rihanna), Hey Mama (David Guetta, Nicki Minaj, and Afrojack), Some Girls (Madonna), Like a Champion (Selena Gomez), Under You (Nick Jonas), and many more.

In August 2024, the pop star released her single I’m the Drama, while her rumored album BR4* has yet to receive an official release date.