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Gjesti
Born
Besart Kelmendi

(2000-05-08) 8 May 2000 (age 25)
Pavlan, Peja, Kosovo
NationalityAlbanian
CitizenshipKosovo
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Musical career
Genres
Years active2020–present
LabelsThree60 Music

Besart Kelmendi (Albanian: [bɛˈsaɾt kɛlˈmɛndi]; born 8 May 2000), known by the stage name Gjesti, is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter. He entered the scene with his single "Idiote" in 2020. He was a contestant on the third season of Big Brother VIP Kosova and later won the fourth season of Big Brother VIP Albania in 2025.

Career

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Music

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Kelmendi was born on 8 May 2000[1] in the village of Pavlan in the municipality of Peja, Kosovo. He began his music career in January 2020 with the release of his debut single "Idiote". The music video reached 1.5 million views on YouTube in its first week.[2] By the end of 2020, the song had reached 10 million views.[3]

After "Idiote", Gjesti released several other songs, including "Ani" (2022), a collaboration with singer Ema,[4] and "Beba" (2023), produced by Albos.

In 2023, Gjesti also released the singles "Princeshë", "Oh Zot", and "Ku Mete".

He signed a record deal with Three60 Music in May of 2025,[5] embarking on his first Europe tour the same month.[6]

Television

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In 2024, Gjesti participated in the third season of Big Brother VIP Kosova, spending 83 days in the house before being eliminated following a public vote against Drilon Rama.[7]

During this season, he was noted for his interactions with housemate Xheneta Fetahu. Some media sources described their relationship as friendly, occasionally interpreted as flirtatious, though neither confirmed a romantic involvement.[8]

In early 2025, Gjesti entered the fourth season of Big Brother VIP Albania.[9] During this season, his communication and interactions with fellow contestant Egli Tako and media outlets speculated about the nature of their relationship.[10]

An incident occurred during the final when fellow contestant Jozefin Marku slapped Gjesti at the moment of eviction, which received widespread media coverage. Marku was taken into police custody and released the following day. He later stated the action was in response to ongoing provocations. After the incident, Marku's official Instagram account appeared to be deactivated or hacked according news online.[11][12][13]

On 20 April 2025, Gjesti won Big Brother VIP Albania 4, defeating Rozana Radi in the final and receiving the highest number of public votes.[14]

Discography

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Notable singles

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  • "Idiote" (2020)
  • "Pandemia" (2020)
  • "Alo"
  • "U Halite"
  • "HMM"
  • "Menushëm"
  • "Veshu, Ndrequ"[15]

Collaborations

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  • Ty (feat. Sead)
  • Vera (feat. Endo)
  • Ani (feat. Ema)

References

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  1. ^ "Gjesti reflekton për jetën në ditëlindjen e 25-të (FOTO)". Klan Kosova. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  2. ^ "'Idiote' e Gjestit e kap 1.5 milionëshin e parë" [Gjesti's "Idiote" gets its first million and a half]. Syri Kosova (in Albanian). 1 February 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  3. ^ Gashi, Fjolla (2 January 2021). "Deklaratat e artistëve të rinj që u bënë viral me vetëm një këngë në vitin 2020". Telegrafi (in Albanian). Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Publikohet kënga Ani nga Gjesti dhe Ema". RTV21 (in Albanian). 10 June 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Gjesti lidh kontratën e parë, tani nën administrimin e një labeli". Pamfleti. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  6. ^ "Gjesti nuk ndalet, ja ku do e shihni!". Privebruto (in Albanian). 3 May 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  7. ^ "Gjesti eliminohet nga Driloni në Big Brother VIP Kosova". Gazeta Express (in Albanian). 6 January 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Nervozohet me Xhenetën, Gjesti gjuan me gjësende në Big Brother VIP Kosova". Zëri (in Albanian). 22 December 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  9. ^ "Gjesti futet në Big Brother Albania, Xheneta shpërthen në lot". Pamfleti (in Albanian). 8 January 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  10. ^ "Dasmë në Big Brother VIP, Gjesti dhe Egli i thonë "po" njëri-tjetrit përballë". Newsbomb.al (in Albanian). 14 April 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  11. ^ "Pas shuplakës ndaj Gjestit, Jozi "zhduket"". Politiko.al (in Albanian). Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  12. ^ "Pas shuplakës ndaj Gjestit dhe vizitës në Prekaz, Jozi reagon për herë të parë publikisht". Gazeta Express (in Albanian). 19 April 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  13. ^ "Llogaria e Jozit në Instagram u mbyll nga një haker me prejardhje nga Kosova". Insajderi (in Albanian). Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  14. ^ "Gjesti fitues i sezonit të 4-të të Big Brother VIP". Top Channel (in Albanian). 20 April 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  15. ^ ""Veshu, Ndrequ" publikohet në YouTube – Gjesti me kontraste të gjalla dhe situata komike". Koha Jonë (in Albanian). 30 May 2025. Retrieved 1 June 2025.


Category:2000 births Category:Living people Category:Albanian singers Category:Kosovan singers Category:Big Brother VIP (Albanian TV series) winners