The Latest with Loren LoRosa

On this episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa, Loren takes a deeper look at faith, purpose, discipline, and what it really means to recognize the moment you’re in. Inspired by her conversation with Skilla Baby on his faith journey and the viral prayer from The Breakfast Club, Loren opens up about her own relationship with God, her evolving sense of purpose, and the importance of learning to walk by faith instead of sight.
Loren and Taylor also talk about finding God in different ways, overcoming discouragement, trusting the process, and understanding that your purpose may be much bigger than your current circumstances. Plus, Loren breaks down Young Thug’s message about Lil Durk’s ongoing legal battle and why the culture may be experiencing a spiritual shift.
And before getting into the latest headlines, Loren shares her excitement for HBCU Live at the U.S. Open, Naomi Osaka’s Allen Iverson tribute, and the growing visibility and support for Black athletes in tennis.
Sometimes the moment you’re in is the moment you’ve been waiting for. The question is: are you listening?
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Loren LoRosa is talking about what it really means to lock in—and whether being disciplined always means doing more. As she enters a new season of intense focus, Loren gets honest about balancing ambition, family, faith, rest, and the pressure to always be the person with the story first. She opens up about learning that her definition of “making it” has changed, why peace of mind is becoming just as important as career success, and how she’s trying to avoid burning herself out while still leveling up.
Plus, Loren and her producer Taylor unpack career pivots, motherhood, grief, and the changing definition of success. They also get into Naomi Osaka’s new perspective on motherhood and tennis, her U.S. Open style moment honoring Allen Iverson, and why sometimes a pivot isn't about starting over—it’s about becoming a sharper version of who you already are.
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Marcus Callender sits down with Loren LaRosa for a candid conversation about the journey behind Spades the Play. From becoming a fan-favorite villain on Power to playing Power on Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Marcus opens up about the highs, the lows, and what happened when the work suddenly stopped coming. He gets real about rejection, moving to Los Angeles, finding himself in a creative rut, and ultimately deciding to stop waiting for Hollywood and create his own opportunity.
Marcus also breaks down the 10-year journey behind Spades the Play, why the game became the inspiration for his story, and what it meant to finally bet on himself and bring the production to life. This is Part 1 of a conversation about creativity, resilience, purpose, and what happens when you decide to employ yourself.
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Loren LaRosa sits down with R&B legend Donnell Jones for a rare, revealing conversation about the story behind some of his biggest records and the experiences that shaped his career. Donnell opens up about writing “Where I Wanna Be” while still in his relationship, the real-life emotions behind the song, and why fans still debate its meaning decades later.
He also takes Loren through his journey from Chicago to LaFace Records, writing for Usher, working with Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and Big Pun, navigating the pressures of being a young father and superstar, and what it was really like coming up during the golden era of R&B.
Donnell gets candid about the drinking and partying that came with fame, the opportunities he feels he left on the table, and the one thing he wishes he could tell his younger self.
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Loren Lorosa sits down with R &B singer Donell Jones, who just got off of the versuz battle with Joe and he gets into what really happened with his performance and so much more.
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