Grammy-nominated pop star Bebe Rexha has shared a candid story about a wild, alcohol-fueled night out in Tokyo that led to an unexpected romantic encounter with a female fan, which she says directly inspired her song 'Tokyo'. In an interview, Rexha described the incident as happening the day after Halloween, a holiday she adores, prompting her to celebrate with a night on the town.
The Steamy Tokyo Encounter
Rexha explained that she was seated at a table behind the DJ booth in a Tokyo nightclub, surrounded by a mix of men and women. She recalled: 'There was another table with all these guys and these hot girls, and this one Japanese girl came up, and we were dancing, grinding on each other.' The situation escalated when the fan initiated a kiss. 'And then she just starts making out with me,' Rexha added, highlighting the spontaneous nature of the moment.
From Night Out to Chart Hit
The singer told Page Six that the experience was so memorable she felt compelled to turn it into music. 'We had the best night ever, so I was like I have to write a song about it,' she said. This inspiration resulted in the lyrics 'I kissed a girl in Tokyo' featured in her track. However, Rexha admitted she did not maintain contact with the woman, noting that everyone involved got excessively drunk that evening.
Personal Life and Career Updates
When questioned about the possibility of dating a fan, Rexha kept an open mind, responding: 'I don't wanna say no because you never know.' This comes amid revelations about her personal life, including her split from cinematographer Keyan Safyari in 2023 after a three-year relationship. She emotionally confirmed the breakup during a performance at London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, where fans supported her with signs reading 'You are enough'.
Recent Career Developments
In other news, Rexha made headlines in December by humorously asking her followers on X, formerly Twitter, to help 'find her a baby daddy', specifying criteria such as looks rated 'six or seven' out of ten, greater wealth than hers, and a successful career. Additionally, reports emerged last year that she parted ways with her long-time record label, Warner Records, following tensions over her career direction.
Sources indicated that Rexha felt 'frustrated' with her trajectory, leading to a mutual decision to separate, though some insiders clarified it was not a dismissal but a divergence in visions. Despite this, Rexha has achieved significant success, including a number-one hit in 2022 with David Guetta on 'I'm Good (Blue)' and releasing three albums under Warner since 2013.
