Bebe Rexha, the renowned pop star, has come forward with allegations that she was the target of a hate crime while at Munich International Airport. The incident, which occurred as she was preparing to board a Lufthansa flight, left the singer feeling emotionally drained and deeply upset.
In a series of heartfelt videos shared on her Instagram story, Rexha tearfully recounted the events that transpired. “The supervisor on the flight of Lufthansa is threatening me,” she stated, her voice trembling with emotion. The videos revealed smudged makeup under her eyes, underscoring the distress she experienced.
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The conflict reportedly began when Rexha, whose family is of Albanian descent, spoke to a security agent in Albanian while asking for directions to obtain her ticket. According to Rexha, this interaction led to her being banned from the flight by the Lufthansa supervisor, who she believes discriminated against her because of her ethnicity.
“I believe this to be a hate crime because I am Albanian,” Rexha wrote in a subsequent Instagram post. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Rexha has always been proud of her Albanian heritage, and the accusation that she was mistreated because of it has struck a personal chord. She added that the supervisor refused to provide his name and continued to abuse his power, making her feel powerless.
Despite the upsetting encounter, Rexha did manage to board her flight. However, she remains resolute in her demand for accountability. “I have never been so emotionally drained,” she shared with her followers. She further urged Lufthansa to conduct a thorough investigation, stating that a mere apology would not suffice this time.
Lufthansa responded to the situation by directly contacting Rexha and initiating an internal review. A company spokesperson emphasized that as an international airline, Lufthansa prides itself on connecting people and countries across the globe, with diversity and equal opportunity being core values of the company. “We do not tolerate any discriminatory behavior of any kind,” the spokesperson assured.
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Key Points:
i. Bebe Rexha claims she was the victim of a hate crime at Munich International Airport after speaking Albanian to a security agent.
ii. The pop star shared her emotional experience on Instagram, accusing a Lufthansa flight supervisor of threatening and mentally abusing her.
iii. Rexha believes she was discriminated against for her Albanian ethnicity, and expressed disappointment that no Lufthansa staff intervened.
iv. Lufthansa responded by stating they contacted Rexha and are conducting an internal review of the incident, emphasizing their commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.
v. Despite the ordeal, Rexha was able to board her flight, but she has urged the airline to take serious action beyond a simple apology.
Fallon Jacobson – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
