“I think what 'The Monster' means to me is I find it really hard - like a lot of other people in the world - to really be OK in my own skin. It was a message to myself saying, 'It's OK that you're not perfect.' I'm gonna learn to love myself and accept myself, even though I'm a little crazy.”

American singer and songwriter

Bebe Rexha is an American singer and songwriter. Born Bleta Rexha, she began her mainstream recording career in 2010 as a vocalist for the pop band Black Cards. She later became known for writing songs for other artists, including Eminem’s Grammy Award-winning single “The Monster.” She signed with Warner Records and released her debut extended play, I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, in 2015. The EP did not chart in the United States, but it introduced “I’m Gonna Show You Crazy,” which found moderate success internationally. Her work is split between performing and songwriting, with a career shaped by pop releases and collaborations.