The Latest with Loren LoRosa

Loren LoRosa is back on the grind after a late night at the Sixers preseason game, and seeing thousands of die-hard sports fans has her thinking differently about the community she’s building with her Lowriders. Then, Loren gets into The Latest as SZA sends fans into a frenzy after being spotted in the studio with Pharrell in Paris, pays homage to Solange, and sparks speculation about a possible Coachella headline moment. Plus, Loren weighs in on whether SZA’s signature vibe is really made for the festival stage.

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Loren LoRosa is counting down to Delaware State Homecoming and reflecting on how far she and the people around her have come before taking listeners inside ProCon’s “Beyond the Influence” conversation. Loren joins Jeanette Reyes, Jonathan “JJ” Jordan and Renee Bluitt for a real discussion about turning an audience into a community, building an authentic brand, landing long-term partnerships, knowing when it’s time to build a team, and creating opportunities before brands come calling. Plus, creators and industry professionals get candid about burnout, social media pressure, PR, marketing and what it really takes to grow without losing yourself in the process.

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Loren LoRosa loves a good underdog story, and this time Yung Miami has her attention. After facing heavy criticism while finding her sound as a solo artist, Yung Miami is opening up about the pressure, self-doubt, depression, and determination behind her upcoming album—and how she kept pushing even when it felt like the whole world was against her.

Loren gets into Yung Miami’s journey from the backlash surrounding her earlier releases to finding new momentum with “Spin That,” while also reflecting on what it’s like to build, grow, and perfect your craft in front of the world. Plus, Loren gets personal about criticism, imposter syndrome, empathy, and learning how to keep going when everybody has an opinion.

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Loren LoRosa is back with another episode of The Latest, and this one is developing in real time. Loren breaks down the breaking news surrounding Rick Ross, the allegations made by his ex-girlfriend, his arrest and not-guilty plea, and the statement released by his attorneys. Plus, Loren shares what she learned after reaching out to the ex-girlfriend’s team as new details continue to surface.

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Loren LoRosa gets into a powerful conversation sparked by Angela Bassett reflecting on her decades-long career, the roles she intentionally chose, and what it meant to navigate Hollywood when opportunities for Black actresses were few and far between. From being advised not to play Katherine Jackson to struggling to find work after What’s Love Got to Do with It, Loren breaks down the lessons she took from Angela’s journey.

Loren also connects Angela’s perspective to Issa Rae’s recent comments about power in Hollywood, the changing landscape for Black creators, and what it means to create your own opportunities when traditional doors don’t open. Plus, Angela reveals how James Earl Jones inspired her to become an actress—and Loren reflects on the kind of impact and longevity she hopes to build with her own platform.}

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Loren LoRosa is back with The Latest and starts Behind the Grind on a surprisingly joyful note, opening up about finding happiness in the little things, letting go of the pressure to constantly achieve, dealing with imposter syndrome, and learning that accomplishments don’t have to define her worth.

Then Loren gets into the latest courtroom developments involving Jay-Z and attorney Tony Buzbee. A major new statement from the Jane Doe at the center of the previous allegations is now playing a role in Jay-Z’s ongoing legal fight, while Buzbee disputes the circumstances surrounding that statement. Loren breaks down the competing claims, what Jay-Z is asking the court to do next, and why this legal battle may be far from over.

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On the 100th episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa, Loren reflects on a weekend back home in Delaware, spending quality time with her mother and grandmother and celebrating Black-owned businesses. Then she gets into the power of Black storytelling—from Tyler Perry continuing to connect generations to A Different World finding a new audience decades later.

But after Jasmine Guy addressed the criticism surrounding her appearance and aging, Loren has a bigger question: Why do we celebrate our legends while also tearing them down? She gets candid about ageism, the way Black women are treated in entertainment, and why some people—and their legacies—deserve a little more protection and appreciation while they’re still here.

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Loren LoRosa takes a deeper look at Druski after his revealing Diary of a CEO interview, where he opens up about his childhood, finding comedy through difficult moments, leaving college, and betting on himself when the vision wasn’t clear to anyone else.

Loren connects Druski’s journey to her own experiences in entertainment and breaks down what it really takes to keep showing up after the dream starts becoming reality. From Steve Harvey delivering a full-circle message to Druski, to the difference between simply surviving and actually living, Loren gets into consistency, purpose, character, and why success doesn’t have to mean losing who you are along the way.

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Loren LoRosa gets real about what happens when the dream starts turning into an actual business. After traveling from L.A. to Vegas, Loren reflects on building her team, managing budgets, reinvesting in herself, and realizing that her decisions now affect more than just her. She also opens up about the pressure of being the oldest daughter, the fear of failure, and why entrepreneurship can be a spiritual experience. Plus, Loren reacts to Alondria’s message about moving with intention and being willing to fail while building something bigger.

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Loren LoRosa is learning that every moment is a chance to reset. She opens up about breaking her habit of operating in chaos and why one hectic morning reminded her that the show must go on. Then Loren gets into Ryan Clark turning a major career change into an opportunity to build something of his own with Pivot 25. Plus, she discusses Lionel Richie’s latest health scare and whether there comes a point when slowing down is more important than continuing to push.

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