Why are Bebe Rexha and Azealia Banks beefing? Complete feud explained as the two changes heated conversation on X

Why are Bebe Rexha and Azealia Banks beefing? Complete feud explained as the two changes heated conversation on X (Image via Getty)
Why are Bebe Rexha and Azealia Banks beefing? Complete feud explained as the two changes heated conversation on X (Image via Getty)

The feud between Bebe Rexha and Azealia Banks began after the 2025 Met Gala. Azealia Banks made harsh comments about Rexha’s appearance on X (formerly Twitter). She posted,

“Sis gives me - hormonal birth control implant or something. It’s giving implanon/nuvaring she needs removed or depo shot that needs to stop happening (I’m not even tryna play her).”

Bebe Rexha quickly responded. She replied with a post that read,

“And you might wanna jump on some type of therapy, sis, Lexapro worked great for me. Something that helps with the deep rooted sadness and chaos you keep projecting. Healing looks good on everyone. Try it.”

This comment went viral and added fuel to the argument. What followed was a heated back-and-forth. Rexha later shared a personal post where she revealed her health struggles. This included her battle with PCOS and a recent pregnancy loss. The conversation between the two artists soon became the center of attention online.


What started the feud between Bebe Rexha and Azealia Banks?

The drama began when Azealia Banks commented on Bebe Rexha's appearance at the 2025 Met Gala. Her remarks were aimed at Rexha's figure. She attributed Rexha's weight gain as a result of hormonal birth control such as Implanon or the Depo-Provera shot. While Banks claimed that she was not being cruel, the tone of the post was allegedly body-shaming.

Bebe Rexha replied on X. She did not keep quiet. She instead advised Banks to go see a therapist. She even mentioned Lexapro, an antidepressant, which had helped her handle emotional issues. Rexha alluded to Banks projecting her issues onto other people.

The exchange got extremely public. Fans and followers from all over joined in. Some defended Rexha for holding her ground. Others condemned the two artists for exposing personal matters in public.

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Why did Bebe Rexha open up about her health?

Following the online debate, Rexha shared a now-deleted post in which she revealed personal health information. She disclosed that she has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She also claimed to have recently experienced a miscarriage. She stated that these health conditions have led to weight gain and other body changes.

Rexha explained that she shared the news because she wished for individuals to think and then judge. She indicated the danger of body-shaming and particularly how bad it is when one is coping with health issues. Her message was personal and aimed at sensitizing people about what most women suffer in silence.

She also made this opportunity to appeal for kindness. She asked her fans to be mindful of their words. Rexha clarified that even celebrities are human beings with feelings and personal issues. Her message was intended to put a stop to the exchange of negativity on the internet.

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Edited by Anshika Jain