{"id":37519,"date":"2025-11-07T16:52:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T16:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/37519\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T16:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T16:52:12","slug":"bite-me-tampa-renee-rapps-first-florida-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/37519\/","title":{"rendered":"Bite Me Tampa: Rene\u00e9 Rapp\u2019s first Florida show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Article-1.png\" class=\"attachment-248534 size-248534 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" large=\"\" decoding=\"async\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday night, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reneerapp\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rene\u00e9 Rapp<\/a> lit up the stage with a wildly fierce and entertaining stop in Tampa. Showcasing hits like Not My Fault and Leave Me Alone, Rene\u00e9 was a beacon of star quality for all of Tampa. The electrifying show took place at Yuengling Center, where fans packed the venue, ready to scream, cry, and sing their hearts out to Rapp\u2019s latest sonically powerful album, Bite Me.<\/p>\n<p>Foushe\u00e9 Ignites the Night<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-4-edited-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248547\" style=\"width:798px;height:auto\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Before Rapp took to the stage, the audience was introduced to her opener, rising R&amp;B artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/foushee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=MTIyaWE2MnI3OGkxYQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Foushe\u00e9<\/a>. Her energy was infectious, combining serenity and confidence, as she warmed up the audience with soft melodies and rhythmic tunes. Taking influence from Jamaican Reggae, her tracks blend airy vocals and smooth production, transporting the audience to a tranquil yet magnetic atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Starting With a Bang<\/p>\n<p>As soon as the snippet of Everything to Everyone echoed through the venue, the crowd could not stop cheering. Each hit of the beat electrified the audience to scream and sing along to the words. Soon after, the stage lights illuminate Rene\u00e9\u2019s shadow, outlining her standing, exuding star power. Her dynamic voice then transitioned the set seamlessly into her lead single Leave Me Alone. That opening could be felt in your bones as the beat pumped you with adrenaline, preparing for a night that could never be forgotten.<\/p>\n<p>From the second she stepped onto the stage, Rene\u00e9\u2019s confidence radiated with immense energy. Every movement she made further established how strong a performer she is. The Bite Me singer is truly an artist that Florida will never forget.<\/p>\n<p>Unforgettable Mid-show Mom\u200b\u200bents<\/p>\n<p>Even when one would think a show would lull, Rene\u00e9 made it clear that this show was strong all the way through. During the middle of her set list, Rene\u00e9 spoke about this show being her first ever in Florida, and made it the most memorable night for her Florida fans. Going into the crowd, Rapp took a camera to showcase her excited fans, allowing herself to become fully immersed in the experience. This moment truly showcased that her connection to fans makes her a star like no other.<\/p>\n<p>Probably the best moment of the night, Rapp played one of her viral hits I Think I Like You Better but with a Tampa twist. At the end of the song, she riffed off the chorus, singing, \u201cI think I like you better when you\u2019re in Tampa\u201d. The crowd cheered with adoration, feeling seen and appreciated by Rapp, creating a little community within the venue. For Florida fans, this intimate moment turned a tour stop into a lasting memory for a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>A Show-Stopping Finale<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-3-edited-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248544\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>For \u200cone of her final songs, Rapp performed the beloved hit Snow Angel. This performance packed jaw-dropping vocals with gut-wrenching emotions to deliver an out-of-body experience for everyone in the audience. Her voice radiated with amazing control and force, cultivating a choir-like production. This song left the crowd in deafening silence, in awe of Rapp\u2019s immense talent.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Saving \u200cthe best for last, in classic Rene\u00e9 fashion, she swerved the show straight into a snippet of Not My Fault, teasing fans about \u201cnot wanting to sing this song\u201d before diving into the final track At Least I\u2019m Hot. Bringing back the chaotic and fun energy, the track raised the energy of the room. Perhaps one of the most memorable moments of the night, during the fan interaction of the song, when Towa Bird asks, \u201cHow you doing Nae?\u201d, the fan on the mic teased Rene\u00e9 by saying, \u201cOh, but you look too well,\u201d causing an uproar of laughter in the audience. Nothing like bringing an unapologetically unserious energy to end the show on a high.<\/p>\n<p>Rapp Leaves Tampa Wanting More<\/p>\n<p>Rene\u00e9 Rapp proved time and time again throughout the night why she\u2019s one of the most exciting voices to listen to. From powerhouse vocals to comedic and heart-wrenching storytelling, her Bite Me tour stop in Tampa was the perfect blend of humor, heart, and raw talent. If that show was any indication, Tampa will surely be anticipating Rapp\u2019s return.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On Tuesday night, Rene\u00e9 Rapp lit up the stage with a wildly fierce and entertaining stop in Tampa.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":37520,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[6261,135,137,136],"class_list":{"0":"post-37519","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tampa","8":"tag-renee-rapp","9":"tag-tampa","10":"tag-tampa-headlines","11":"tag-tampa-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37519","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37519"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37519\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}