Reneé Rapp is having a moment—and it’s bigger, bolder, and more unfiltered than ever. The 25-year-old singer, songwriter, and actress has catapulted from Broadway’s spotlight to the top of the pop charts, all while baring her soul in her music and interviews. With her sophomore album Bite Me dominating sales and her first arena tour selling out across continents, Rapp is redefining what it means to be a Gen Z pop icon.
From Broadway Queen to Pop Powerhouse
Rapp’s journey started on the Broadway stage, where she stunned audiences as Regina George in
Mean Girls at just 19. She reprised the role for the 2024
Mean Girls musical film, marking her big-screen debut and cementing her status as a multi-talented performer. But it’s her music career that’s now stealing the show.
Her latest album,
Bite Me, released August 1, 2025, shot straight to No. 1 on Billboard’s Album Sales Chart and debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. The lead single, “Leave Me Alone,” has racked up nearly 35 million Spotify streams, resonating with a fiercely loyal Gen Z and Gen Alpha fanbase. Rapp’s signature blend of powerhouse vocals and confessional lyrics has struck a chord, making her one of the most talked-about artists of the year.
The “Bite Me” Arena Tour: A New Era
Rapp’s
Bite Me Tour is her biggest yet, kicking off September 23 at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre and hitting major arenas like Madison Square Garden, Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, and Boston’s TD Garden. The North American leg wraps up in Charlotte on October 29 before heading to Europe in March, with two sold-out nights at London’s OVO Arena Wembley and a finale in Dublin.
She’s bringing along rising stars Ravyn Lenae and Syd for select dates, continuing the trend of women supporting women on tour—a movement that’s reshaping the live music landscape. Rapp’s team says the tour’s timing was carefully planned to give fans time to learn every lyric before she hits the stage, promising electric singalongs and emotional moments.
Unfiltered Lyrics and Personal Revelations
Rapp’s music isn’t just catchy—it’s raw, honest, and sometimes controversial. Her new single “Mad” channels the frustration of relationship fights, while “You’d Like That Wouldn’t You” dives into the messy aftermath of infidelity. Rapp recently addressed rumors about her personal life on the
Call Her Daddy podcast, candidly admitting to cheating in a past relationship and explaining how she turned that pain into art.
“I feel so relieved to be able to poke fun at something so horrible that happened to me and make light of it and something that I did at one point that I’m not proud of,” Rapp told host Alex Cooper. She added, “No one knows every intimate detail of my life. This is how it should be. That is okay. I made something that I am really proud of”.
What’s Next for Reneé Rapp?
With her arena tour selling out and her album dominating the charts, Rapp’s star is only rising. She’s already being hailed as a voice of her generation—unapologetically herself, fiercely talented, and unafraid to tackle taboo topics in her music.
For fans, the
Bite Me Tour is more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of vulnerability, empowerment, and the messy beauty of growing up in the spotlight. And for Rapp, it’s just the beginning.
Takeaway: Reneé Rapp isn’t just riding the wave of pop stardom—she’s making her own. Expect her influence to keep growing, both on stage and in the cultural conversation.
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