The Latest with Loren LoRosa

It's homecoming season, and Loren LoRosa is fresh off an unforgettable weekend at Delaware State University! From reconnecting with old friends and celebrating her HBCU roots to receiving a special honor, Loren reflects on the power of Black community, representation, and giving back to the places that helped shape her. Plus, Loren shines a spotlight on some familiar celebrity faces with HBCU ties...

Loren LoRosa kicks off Delaware State University’s homecoming with a conversation that goes deeper than football. Joined by DeSean Jackson, his brother Byron Jackson, and educator Carlos Carter, she explores the family story behind Go Deep , the father whose belief helped shape DeSean’s NFL dreams, and his next chapter coaching at DSU. From brotherhood and loss to purpose and giving ba...

Loren LoRosa is heading back to her HBCU, Delaware State University, for homecoming and a special conversation with DeSean and Byron Jackson about their documentary Go Deep . But before she hits the yard, there’s plenty to get into. Drake is reportedly sitting out the Grammys once again, and Loren breaks down why she understands his complicated relationship with the institution—but won...

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 poss...

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...

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...

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 surfac...

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 lesson...

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 Buzb...

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 t...

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...

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 sp...

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 co...

Loren LoRosa is back from the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas with stories that go far beyond the stage. This week, Loren opens up about launching her new Love Lately with Loren LoRosa audio series, sitting down with Ciara for a sold-out live conversation, and the personal battle with imposter syndrome that almost no one sees. From introducing Ciara in front of thousands of fans to reflect...

Loren LoRosa sits down with DJ Envy in Las Vegas during iHeartRadio Music Festival weekend for a conversation about his journey from mixtape DJ to radio personality, entrepreneur, and longtime voice of The Breakfast Club. Envy takes Loren behind the scenes of how he learned the business at a young age, built his brand around the things he genuinely loves, and turned his name into opportunities bey...

Loren Lorosa sits down with Morgan DeBaun — founder and CEO of Blavity Inc. and Afrotech — for a real conversation about building a business as a Black woman without losing yourself in the process. Morgan opens up about ditching the "pattern matching" she learned raising venture capital in Silicon Valley, why she left LA for Nashville to protect her peace, and her "control alt delete"...

Loren LoRosa sits down with Kirk Franklin for an intimate conversation about faith, vulnerability, healing, and the many sides of who he is. Ahead of his upcoming album I Am What I Am , Kirk opens up about living in the tension between his faith, his flaws, his success, and the expectations that come with being one of gospel music’s most recognizable voices. He reflects on learning to be kin...

Loren LoRosa reflects on a surreal moment of meeting Jay-Z and Beyoncé and why the experience meant so much beyond the celebrity factor. Seeing their focus on family, loyalty, longevity and staying grounded has Loren thinking differently about her own journey—and whether it’s finally okay to stop, look around and appreciate how far she’s come. Loren also breaks down Jay-Z&...

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Loren LoRosa sits down with Sherri Shepherd for a candid conversation about protecting your peace, knowing when to say no, and navigating life when the stakes get higher. Sherri opens up about why she declined to participate in a Wendy Williams documentary, the importance of controlling your own narrative, and what it means to move with integrity when everyone wants a story. The conversation also...

Loren LoRosa sits down with daytime TV icon Sherri Shepherd for a candid conversation about fear, faith, ambition, relationships, and building a career on your own terms. Sherri gets real with Loren about running toward the things that scare you, trusting the path you're on, and protecting your personal life while living in the public eye. Plus, Loren and Deon Cole revisit his late-night “He...

In part two of this insightful episode with actor, writer, and director Marcus Callender , Loren Lorosa explores the evolution of his creative journey and the inspiration behind his stage production, Spades . Marcus opens up about navigating Hollywood without representation, the importance of betting on yourself, and how real-life experiences shaped the characters and themes in his play. They...

This episode Loren invited Charlamagne Tha God to come on, and speak about their experience on the View the other day, and he gave some inspiring advice to her along with some jokes, check it out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NeNe Leakes is back—and Loren LoRosa is giving the moment the flowers it deserves. Loren breaks down NeNe’s emotional return to the Real Housewives universe, her undeniable impact on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and why the OG deserves to be recognized for helping build one of reality TV’s biggest franchises. From her iconic one-liners and unforgettable relationships to the bu...

Loren LoRosa breaks down her experience at the U.S. Open for HBCU Day and why the tournament has become so much bigger than tennis. From the growing presence of influencers and celebrities to the business happening inside the suites, Loren explores how major sporting events become lifestyle destinations—and whether that comes at the expense of the actual sport. She also talks Black represent...