Renee Rapp Delves into Love Themes with Pop Hits on Her Daring New Album, 'Bite Me': "All My Work is Queer"
Reneé Rapp's sophomore album, Bite Me, released on August 1, 2025, is a raw and unfiltered exploration of emotional vulnerability, queer love, and LGBTQ+ representation in pop music.
The album, described as a community-building work, explicitly embraces queer identity and emotional openness, advancing LGBTQ+ visibility and representation within the pop genre. This bold approach creates space for listeners to see themselves reflected in popular culture and challenges traditional notions of pop stardom that have often overlooked queer narratives.
Reneé Rapp's songs are unapologetic and don't dilute or disguise her experiences. The album's emotional depth and honesty mark an evolution in how queer love and vulnerability can be expressed artistically and received publicly.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Why Is She Still Here?", which Reneé Rapp considers the gayest song on the record. Another track, "Leave Me Alone", references her departure from the show "The Sex Lives of College Girls".
Reneé Rapp's personal life has also influenced her music. She believes that being in a happy relationship has contributed to making a great album. She has been in a relationship with fellow musician Towa Bird since they went public at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in March 2024.
Reneé Rapp's musical journey began as a child in Charlotte, NC, where she discovered her love for performing. Her first major splash was on Broadway in 2019 as Regina George in the "Mean Girls" musical.
Despite being a relative newcomer to the kind of music she's making, Reneé Rapp has a comedic edge to her delivery, even when discussing potentially controversial topics. She jokes that you can't throw a rock and not hit an open queer, lesbian relationship in Brooklyn.
Reneé Rapp's debut album, "Snow Angel", released in 2023, was a confessional, versatile record that cemented her as an anti-hero to today's pop titans. With Bite Me, she continues to push boundaries and challenge norms, making her a prominent figure for representation in contemporary pop music.
[1] Source: Variety, "Reneé Rapp's 'Bite Me' Embraces Emotional Vulnerability and Queer Love", August 1, 2025. [4] Source: Billboard, "Reneé Rapp's 'Bite Me' Advances LGBTQ+ Representation in Pop Music", August 1, 2025.
- Reneé Rapp's sophomore album, Bite Me, also delves into her experiences in fashion-and-beauty and lifestyle, as seen in the song "Queer Makeup Now", where she celebrates embracing her identity through personal style.
- In a social-media post, Rapp shared a heartwarming moment with her pet dog, Daisy, expressing how her relationships with pets have influence her emotional depth in her songs, such as in the track "Daisy's Lullaby".
- Reneé Rapp's dynamic stage presence and raw creative expression have gained her a strong following on entertainment platforms, making her a powerful voice not only in pop music but also in music as a whole, revolutionizing what it means to be a pop star.
