An unexpected debate erupted online after American pop star Bebe Rexha was accused of go into heavy debt from BLACKPINK. The controversy began when Rexha premiered her upcoming album Dirty blonde on social media, sparking immediate comparisons to BLACKPINK’s previously released song “Jump.”
Rexha recently introduced herself to fans Dirty blondea 13-track project that will reportedly feature a music video for each song. To build anticipation, he uploaded a teaser video containing short audio snippets and short clips of accompanying images, an approach reminiscent of popular K-pop. “highlight medley” format.
However, it was a particular fragment of the song “Hysteria”, which captured the attention of listeners. Fans were quick to point out what they believed it was striking similarities between the preview and BLACKPINK’s “Jump.” Within hours, social media platforms were flooded with side-by-side comparisons. Some netizens labeled the track as a “blatant rip-off”, supporting him the instrumental structure and production seemed almost identical to BLACKPINK’s song. Others have gone further, suggesting that it sounded like the same rhythm played over with different voices.
At the same time, many have rejected the accusations. Rexha’s supporters have argued that both songs draw from Eurodance influences, a genre known for its driving synths and energetic bass lines that could naturally result in overlapping sonic elements. They described the plagiarism charges as exaggerated and rooted more in fan rivalry than in concrete musical evidence.
The situation has once again highlighted how quickly online communities react to perceived similarities in the music industry. While K-pop has often faced accusations of drawing inspiration from Western pop, this time the narrative appears reversed, fueling even more heated discussions.
Sources: Koreaboo
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