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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