Reneé Rapp continues to own the pop space with the release of her brand-new single, “Why Is She Still Here?”, taken from her highly anticipated second studio album “BITE ME”, which is set to drop on August 1, 2025, via Interscope Records. This powerful new track is set to hit you right in the heart as she shows off her powerful vocals in an incredible pop ballad that certainly blows us away. This acts as the follow-up to her previous single “Mad”, which was the second single from the said album.
This article may include affiliate links. Click here to read our full Affiliate Disclosure. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Released on July 18, the track sees Reneé Rapp tap into intense emotional vulnerability, highlighted by her unmistakably flawless vocal ability. The single landed alongside a stripped-back visualiser that puts all eyes and ears on Rapp’s performance featuring her under a lone spotlight on stage, letting the lyrics and delivery do the heavy lifting. The moment feels as intimate as it does theatrical, a balance she continues to master.
Written by Alexander Glantz, Ali Tamposi, Julian Bunetta, Omer Fedi, and Reneé Rapp, whilst it has been produced by Fedi and Bunetta, “Why Is She Still Here?” lands as a powerful big band-style pop ballad. Rapp’s Broadway theatrical training shines through every note, elevating the emotional gravity of the song with a vocal performance that’s both bold and vulnerable. There’s a richness to her delivery that suggests both experience and introspection, capturing the duality of someone who can command a stage and yet still sing like she’s confiding in a friend.
Exploring themes of jealousy and uncertainty within a relationship, “Why Is She Still Here?” lyrically seeks to understand why her partner’s ex remains in their lives, whether literally, figuratively, or both. As the narrative progresses, a shift in perspective arrives in the second chorus with the line “Why I’m still here?”, signalling a turning point in self-awareness and self-worth. The storytelling is layered and evocative, offering a window into the complicated emotions of feeling like the other woman.
While Reneé Rapp has not confirmed the inspiration behind “Why Is She Still Here?”, the track has sparked conversation due to its emotionally raw exploration of insecurity, doubt, and unresolved feelings. It questions why a past partner still lingers, whether emotionally, physically, or psychologically, and highlights the internal struggle that comes with blurred boundaries and unfinished business.
The release comes as Rapp continues her relationship with musician Towa Bird, who joined her as the support act on the Snow Hard Feelings tour, with the pair officially going public in March 2024. Fans have linked this by suggesting that the two cheated together on their respective partners on the said tour, with Rapp confirming that she has cheated in the past, during a podcast interview with Ziwe.
“Why Is She Still Here?” follows a string of bold teasers and viral content leading up to the new era, including the cryptic launch of the BITE.ME website, Rapp’s “Bite Me” lip tattoo reveal, and a social media campaign featuring cameos from the likes of Paris Hilton, Charlize Theron, Gabby Windey, and even Monica Lewinsky. This latest release is the third offering from “BITE ME”, following fan favourites “Leave Me Alone” and “Mad”, both of which Rapp performed live on the American Music Awards stage and The Today Show’s Summer Concert Series, respectively. She also sang “Leave Me Alone” at the Capital Summertime Ball 2025.
The “BITE ME” era appears to be all about reclaiming narrative power and leaning into chaotic authenticity—something Reneé Rapp has always delivered with passion and precision.
This single release also serves as the perfect teaser for Rapp’s massive upcoming North American tour, which will be her biggest live run to date. Kicking off September 23 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, the 16-date arena tour includes stops at iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York City, TD Garden in Boston, and The Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The full tour schedule can be found below, with tickets available to buy from her official website.
Reneé Rapp’s 2025 tour follows a landmark 2023 that saw her hit new highs in both music and entertainment. Her collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, “Not My Fault”, from the Mean Girls movie soundtrack, became her most streamed track on Spotify in a single day, boosted further by a standout performance on Saturday Night Live. She also released her debut album “Snow Angel” last year, which made an impressive impact as the largest first-week sales for a female artist’s debut album in the US in 2024. The album also made an impact across the Atlantic Ocean, charting at Number 3 and Number 7 on the Scottish Official Albums Chart and the UK Official Albums Chart, respectively.
Reneé Rapp – 2025 North American Tour Dates
- September 23, 2025 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO
- September 25, 2025 – Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
- September 27, 2025 – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights, MI
- September 29, 2025 – Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- October 1, 2025 – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- October 2, 2025 – TD Garden, Boston, MA
- October 6, 2025 – Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
- October 8, 2025 – Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
- October 10, 2025 – The Armory, Minneapolis, MN
- October 13, 2025 – Theater of the Clouds, Portland, OR
- October 15, 2025 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
- October 17, 2025 – Kia Forum, Los Angeles, CA
- October 22, 2025 – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, Austin, TX
- October 23, 2025 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TX
- October 26, 2025 – State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- October 27, 2025 – Yuengling Center, Tampa, FL
- October 29, 2025 – Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
“Why Is She Still Here?”, by Reneé Rapp, is available to download and stream, across all platforms, right now, via Interscope Records. Look out for her sophomore album, “BITE ME”, which is due out on August 1.