NEW YORK — Pop star Bebe Rexha was hospitalized after a concertgoer allegedly hurled a cell phone at her during a New York City show Sunday night, police said.
The Brooklyn-born singer was performing at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in Lower Manhattan when she appeared to be struck in the face by an object, according to footage tweeted out by another attendee.
Nicolas Malvagna, 27, of Manalapan, New Jersey, was arrested and charged with felony assault, the NYPD told the Daily News. EMS officials took Rexha — whose real name is Bleta Rexha — to a nearby hospital.
Rexha, 33, posted an Instagram photo Monday showing her bruised and bandaged eye, writing, “Im good.”
Multiple concertgoers tweeted about the incident Sunday night.
“Absolutely great show ruined by a fan throwing their phone at @BebeRexha hopefully she is ok after that,” tweeted Alex Chavez, who posted the video of Rexha being struck.
Another named Ross Bernaud posted footage of Rexha holding her face as she was helped off the stage.
“This is Bebe Rexha being rushed out of the concert venue here in NYC after someone threw a (expletive) phone and hit her face as she was leaving the stage,” Bernaud wrote. “We were all having a hell of a good time and so was Bebe, we were all having a blast, I mean who would even do that??? We hope you’re ok @BebeRexha.”
Rexha is a three-time Grammy nominee known for songs such as “I’m Good” and “Meant to Be.” Sunday’s concert was part of Rexha’s “Best F’n Night Of My Life” tour. Her next concert is scheduled for Tuesday in Philadelphia.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, an outdoor venue along the East River, opened in 2018 and has hosted acts including Diana Ross, Ringo Starr and Billie Eilish.
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