Singer Bebe Rexha has alleged that she was a victim of a hate crime at Munich International Airport after being banned from a Lufthansa flight for speaking Albanian to a security guard. The incident, which occurred on August 17, 2024, involved Rexha claiming that the security officer threatened her and refused to identify himself when she inquired about her ticket in Albanian. She expressed her emotional distress through social media, emphasizing that no female staff member intervened to assist her. Rexha's mother has also threatened legal action against the airline, highlighting the need for accountability in the situation. Lufthansa has stated that they are conducting an internal investigation into the incident and have reached out to Rexha for further discussion. This incident has sparked discussions about discrimination based on ethnicity and the treatment of individuals in public spaces.