Bebe Rexha is contemplating skipping the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards because of her struggles with nervousness.
Rexha, 34, took to TikTok at some point earlier than the Tuesday, September 12, ceremony and confessed that she wasn’t positive whether or not she’d pull as much as the crimson carpet.
“The VMAs are tomorrow and I’m anxious AF,” she stated. “Lots of people quite a lot of the time might be like, ‘Oh, my God, I like the way you’re all about physique positivity and assured,’ and let me let you know … proper now I’m not feeling so assured.”
Rexha continued: “I’m so anxious and confused about occurring the crimson carpet and folks speaking about my weight as a result of I’m not likely loving myself proper now. I’m not likely feeling just like the dangerous bitch that I normally am.”
Rexha instructed her followers that she was “very grateful and blessed to have the ability to be invited to those awards exhibits,” however she was nonetheless hesitant. “I don’t know if I’m going to go tomorrow,” she stated, including that she has a “cute” outfit prepared for the large evening.
“I do wanna put on my costume and I do actually need to go to rejoice my nomination and my pals’ nominations … however I do really feel like nervousness will get the very best of me,” she famous. (Rexha is nominated for Finest Collaboration for her track “I’m Good (Blue)” with David Guetta.)
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Rexha requested her followers for “motivational ideas or tips” to assist her really feel much less anxious, and social media customers have been fast to ship love within the feedback part.
“I battle with nervousness too Bebe. You’re such an inspiration and cherished by many,” one fan wrote, whereas one other added, “You’ve bought this, Bebe. You’re you and can slay regardless of the way in which!” A 3rd consumer wrote, “Bebe we love you a lot!”
This isn’t the primary time Rexha has opened up about her psychological well being. In Might 2021, she joined the Youngster Thoughts Institute for his or her Getting Higher Collectively Marketing campaign, sharing that she’s confronted “nervousness and melancholy and psychological sickness” since she was “tremendous younger.” On the time, she inspired followers who’re struggling to talk to a therapist or discover different methods of coping, like “understanding, meditating, speaking to pals” and extra.
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Rexha has additionally been candid about her weight, which fluctuates because of her polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) prognosis. In July, Rexha shared screenshots of body-shaming texts seemingly despatched to her by then-boyfriend Keyan Safyari. “I at all times stated I’d be trustworthy with you and your face was altering so I instructed you it was…that was the dialog we have been having and also you requested,” he allegedly wrote.
He continued, “Clearly you gained weight and your face adjustments? Ought to I fake it didn’t occur and that it’s okay? Come on I acquire 3 kilos and also you name me chubbs and fats. Doesn’t imply you don’t love me. In case you’re looking for causes to interrupt up this is smart…nevertheless it’s not the true motive.”
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Safyari, 39, claimed that Rexha was looking for an excuse to interrupt up and inspired her to “communicate to a therapist,” including, “ I’ve at all times discovered you to be lovely and cherished you it doesn’t matter what.”
Rexha confirmed the duo’s break up later that month throughout a live performance in London. “Now I simply went via a breakup, so I would get a little bit emotional, so you might want to assist me right here,” she stated earlier than performing her track “Ambiance.”
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards air on MTV Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.
