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Bebe Rexha performs in Philly 2 days after getting hit by phone on stage by NJ man

According to a criminal complaint, the Manalapan man who threw the phone at the singer says he did it because it would be funny.

Lanette Espy

Jun 21, 2023, 1:48 PM

Updated 539 days ago

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Singer Bebe Rexha performed in Philadelphia Tuesday night two days after getting hit Sunday by a cell phone at her concert in Manhattan.
According to a criminal complaint, the Manalapan man who threw the phone at the singer says he did it because it would be funny.
NYPD confirmed Nicolas Malvagna has been charged with felony assault. After being hit with the cell phone, Rexha needed stitches and has a black eye.
She posted on Instagram following the incident, captioning the photo "I'm good."