The Breakfast Club

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 beyond radio.

He also opens up about fatherhood, the importance of being present for his children, his love for HBCUs, and why he wants the next generation to see that there are different paths to success. Plus, Loren and Envy reflect on the lessons he's shared with her throughout her own career and the impact he's had on how she views business and building a legacy.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Pete Buttigieg Talks U.S. Economic Crisis; Leadership, AI Regulation, Reforming Government. Listen For More!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Tisha Campbell & Xen Martin Talk New Book 'The A Word', Neurodivergence, Motherhood, Redefining 'Normal'. Listen For More!

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The House is heading home early until after the midterms, delaying key votes. A Texas family is suing the state attorney general and several doctors after a 37-year-old woman died while 20 weeks pregnant. And Chris Brown says Texas can keep the honor he received after the lawmaker who gave it to him apologized.

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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" moment that changed everything. They talk mental models for entrepreneurship, giving yourself permission to opt out, and why choosing yourself isn't selfish — it's strategy. Plus, Loren gives you the scoop on her new iHeart series, Love Lately with Loren Lorosa, launching this weekend live from the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Vegas.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Ryan Clark Talks 'The Pivot' Podcast, Netflix Partnership, Getting Fired From ESPN, Football Season. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God gives Donkey of the Day to JD Vance Who Begs Voters For ‘Another Chance’. Listen for more!

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Charlamagne Tha God gives Donkey of the Day to JD Vance Who Begs Voters For ‘Another Chance’. Listen for more!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Ryan Clark Talks 'The Pivot' Podcast, Netflix Partnership, Getting Fired From ESPN, Football Season. Listen For More!

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FBI Director Kash Patel defends a controversial hiring change involving bestiality during a Senate grilling. Rep. Joyce Beatty says President Trump personally attacked her after a court blocked his name from being added to the Kennedy Center. And Macklemore is dropped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour after his pro-Palestinian remarks.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Jessica Tarlov on Trump, Political Arguments & Winning Without Losing Friends. And Danielle Brooks Talks New Film, Early Career Struggles, Hollywood, Broadway, Motherhood. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God gives Donkey of the Day to FBI Director, Kash Patel For Lowers Hiring Standards To No Longer Disqualify Applicants Who Engaged In Acts Of Bestiality. Listen for more!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Jessica Tarlov on Trump, Political Arguments & Winning Without Losing Friends. Listen For More!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Danielle Brooks Talks New Film, Early Career Struggles, Hollywood, Broadway, Motherhood. Listen For More!

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Charlamagne Tha God gives Donkey of the Day to FBI Director, Kash Patel For Lowering Hiring Standards To No Longer Disqualify Applicants Who Engaged In Acts Of Bestiality. Listen for more!

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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 kinder to himself, navigating life in the public eye, and understanding what he needs to let go of in order to keep growing.

Kirk also gets candid about his relationship with faith, the criticism he’s faced throughout his career, his evolution as an artist, and the personal experiences that shaped the music on his new project.

Loren LoRosa also takes listeners inside a private New York City listening experience for I Am What I Am, sharing some of the powerful moments and conversations that made the experience so meaningful.

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The Supreme Court rejects President Trump’s effort to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterms. A family sues a Texas daycare after disturbing surveillance video involving their child. And Boosie fires back at critics after his 60 Minutes appearance over a failed $600,000 pardon deal.

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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’s upcoming documentary and his candid reflections on his music, growth and vulnerability, including why he named Rihanna as one of the people he’s most proud to have mentored. Plus, she dives into a powerful conversation featuring Cam Newton about supporting Black women, accountability, vulnerability and the importance of showing up for the people who show up for you.

It’s an episode about success, loyalty, faith, family and learning to trust that what’s meant for you is already in you.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Dee-1 Talks Upcoming Album ‘The Shift’, Faith & Righteousness, Podcasting, Yung Miami. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God gives Donkey of the Day to A Texas Daycare That is Accused Of Running 'Child Fight Club'. Listen for more!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Dee-1 Talks Upcoming Album ‘The Shift’, Faith & Righteousness, Podcasting, Yung Miami. Listen For More!

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Charlamagne Tha God gives Donkey of the Day to A Texas Daycare That is Accused Of Running 'Child Fight Club'. Listen for more!

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Trump is doubling down on his $5,000 check promise if Republicans keep control of Congress. Anthropic's CEO is calling for the AI industry to slow down over safety concerns. And the Lindsay Clancy holdout was a Black man in his 30s and now his privacy is under scrutiny.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Dr. Jessica Clemons discusses mental health advocacy, postpartum depression and psychosis, parenthood, and the Lindsay Clancy trial. Montell and Kristin Jordan also talk about their new children’s book, helping kids face their fears, parenting, and parental guilt. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God gives Donkey of the Day to Nigerian nationals extradited over online love scams and money laundering. Listen for more!

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Charlamagne Tha God gives Donkey of the Day to Nigerian nationals extradited over online love scams and money laundering. Listen for more!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Dr. Jessica Clemons Talks Mental Health Advocacy, Postpartum Depression & Psychosis, Parenthood, Lindsay Clancy Trial. Listen For More!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Montell & Kristin Jordan Talk New Children's Book, Kids Facing Their Fears, Parenting & Parental Guilt. Listen For More!

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Trump promises $5,000 checks, a 15-year-old survives overnight on a capsized boat in Alaska, and a new investigation raises questions about smart TVs listening inside your home.

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The Black Effect Presents... TMI!

Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne discuss the upcoming election season and GOTV organizing costs, then discuss meeting Florida U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon and why turnout, independents, and general-election participation could change the race. They talk about Roc Nation affiliate Emory Jones receiving a presidential pardon and push back on criticism of celebrating someone who served time and rebuilt his life, while still critiquing Trump’s broader impact. Tamika’s  “thought of the day” on the murder of 27-year-old Lavoy Williams and the domestic violence crisis, highlighting WARM NYC, before they debate backlash over Fat Joe using the N-word and how offense, culture, geography, and consequences shape the conversation.

OP Date: September 9, 2026

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The Black Effect Presents... If You Knew Better with Amber Grimes!

In this episode of If You Knew Better, Amber Grimes welcomes LaShawnda Woodard aka "Mama Durk" for a deeply personal conversation about teen motherhood, grief, trauma, and healing [00:00]. LaShawnda reflects on becoming a young mother [01:44], lessons she later understood from her own mom [03:51], supporting Lil Durk’s music dreams [05:49], and raising each child according to their individual needs [07:01]. She remembers her oldest son D-Thang [09:00], opens up about living with grief after his death [09:55], and shares her struggles with depression and isolation [13:58]. Amber challenges LaShawnda’s self-blame while discussing the importance of community [19:42], before LaShawnda speaks candidly about surviving sexual assault [21:59], encouraging other survivors to speak up and seek help [28:42] as they explore lingering trauma [30:27] and finding language for painful experiences [30:58].

Amber encourages LaShawnda to give herself grace [32:23], examining parenting through pain [32:58], accountability versus blame [33:40], and faith and forgiveness [36:00]. LaShawnda discusses sharing her story through 7220 [37:05] and surviving an attempted assault as a teenager [38:11], while Amber reinforces that survivors are not responsible for the harm done to them [40:56] and encourages her to release the weight she has carried [41:55]. They reflect on how children remember their upbringing differently [45:19], learning to acknowledge the good alongside the mistakes [48:44], and LaShawnda’s final memories with D-Thang [50:55]. The episode closes with a challenge to rediscover joy [53:11], understand how trauma can freeze us in time [56:13], reconnect with community [57:09], and continue the journey toward healing [58:15]. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Kai Ca$h Talks 'Bars Not Dead.,' Rap Career, Industry Collabs, Signing With DJ Drama, Anxiety, Fasting & Discipline. Beenie Man Talks 'Eminence,' Dancehall Legacy, Love For NY, Headlining 'Wild 'N Out,' Battling Sickle Cell, Friendships. Plus, it’s Friday, so we opened the phone lines for callers to give the People’s Donkey. Listen for more. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Kai Ca$h Talks 'Bars Not Dead.,' Rap Career, Industry Collabs, Signing With DJ Drama, Anxiety, Fasting & Discipline. Listen For More!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Beenie Man Talks 'Eminence,' Dancehall Legacy, Love For NY, Headlining 'Wild 'N Out,' Battling Sickle Cell, Friendships. Listen For More!

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases 170,000 pages of 9/11 records about the toxic air near Ground Zero. An Anthropic researcher warns AI could wipe out humanity. And the TSA is testing a program that lets people without tickets accompany travelers to the gate.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Zuri Hall On Saying Goodbye To Access Hollywood, Career Journey, Dating Life, Healthy Boundaries. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey Of The Day To A Couple Who Leaves Their Children Ages 8, 5, & 1 Home Alone To Go Play Pickleball. Listen for more. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Zuri Hall On Saying Goodbye To Access Hollywood, Career Journey, Dating Life, Healthy Boundaries. Listen For More!

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Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey Of The Day To A Couple Who Leaves Their Children Ages 8, 5, & 1 Home Alone To Go Play Pickleball. Listen for more. 

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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 gets personal as Loren and Sherri talk about love, finding peace at home, intimacy, aging, menopause, faith, career growth, The View, and learning to handle the pressure that comes with having a bigger platform. Plus, Loren reflects on her own journey, fear, faith, and what it means to work smarter—not harder.

Sherri Shepherd brings the laughs, honesty, and plenty of real talk to the latest with Loren LoRosa.

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Canada's $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs take effect. A traveling nurse goes on trial for an LA crash that killed six people. And Lindsay Clancy's mistrial puts new attention on a Black mother's case where key mental-health records were kept from the jury.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Sherri Shepherd Talks 'Angel in the Rubble,' Becoming The First Woman To Play Genie On Broadway's 'Aladdin', Drama & Comedy, Dating. Plus, Charlamagne Gives Donkey Of The Day To Those Of Us Arguing Over The ‘N’ Word. Listen for more. 

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Charlamagne Gives Donkey Of The Day To Those Of Us Arguing Over The ‘N’ Word. Listen for more. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Sherri Shepherd Talks 'Angel in the Rubble,' Becoming The First Woman To Play Genie On Broadway's 'Aladdin', Drama & Comedy, Dating. Listen For More!

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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 “Hey You” DM, relationship boundaries, and why sometimes a simple message can create a whole situation. And before you go, Loren gives you a preview of Part 2, where she and Sherri get into Wendy Williams, the upcoming documentary, and Sherri's experience taking over Wendy's iconic daytime time slot.

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A Supreme Court deadline hits today in the fight over the Trump administration's mail-in voting rules. A five-year-old girl was left on a Texas daycare bus for two hours in triple-digit heat. And Shonda Rhimes signs on for another five years with Netflix.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, George Clinton Talks P-Funk, Afrofuturism, 50 Years Of Dr. Funkenstein, AI, Prince. Charlamagne Tha God gives Donkey of The Day to A Man On Parole For Murder Who Threatens To ‘Split Everyone’s Taco’. Listen for more. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, George Clinton Talks P-Funk, Afrofuturism, 50 Years Of Dr. Funkenstein, AI, Prince. Listen For More!

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Charlamagne Tha God gives Donkey of The Day to A Man On Parole For Murder Who Threatens To ‘Split Everyone’s Taco’. Listen for more. 

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In part twoof this insightful episode with actor, writer, and director Marcus Callender, Loren Lorosaexplores 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 dive into the cultural significance of theater for Black communities, the need for fresh storytelling, and how stage work allows creators to connect more intimately with audiences. Marcus shares his vision for elevating live theater, building community partnerships, and amplifying authentic voices in entertainment. This episode highlights the challenges and triumphs of independent creativity, emphasizing perseverance, representation, and the power of owning your narrative.

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Everybody is talking about AI right now, but for a lot of small business owners the conversation still feels confusing, overwhelming and a little intimidating. AI strategist, entrepreneur and speaker Cliff Worley joins Mimi Brown on Front Page to break down what tools actually matter, what is hype, which jobs are safest, where Black entrepreneurs have the biggest opportunities right now.

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The Breakfast Club BEST OF  - JT.K. Kirkland, Arsenio Hall, Jill Scott Interview, Recorded 2025. Listen For More!

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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.

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Best of 2026 - Jill Scott On Divine Timing, Honesty, Healing + New Album 'To Whom This May Concern'. Listen For More!

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Best of 2026 - T.K. Kirkland Talks New Series 'Lot Patrol', Fatherhood, Modern Dating, Upcoming Shows. Listen For More!

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Best of 2026 - Arsenio Hall On Capturing Culture, Breaking Boundaries, Life's Lessons. Listen For More!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Russ on Ego, Independence, Living in the Moment, New Movie. And Dawn Dickson Talks PopCom Controversy; Entrepreneurship, Investing, Owning A Business, Automated Retail. Plus, it’s Friday, so we opened the phone lines for callers to give the People’s Donkey. Listen for more. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Russ on Ego, Independence, Living in the Moment, New Movie. Listen For More!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Dawn Dickson Talks PopCom Controversy; Entrepreneurship, Investing, Owning A Business, Automated Retail  + More

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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 businesses and opportunities reality television has created for women, Loren takes a look at NeNe’s legacy and the evolution of Housewives over the past 20 years.

She also gets into NeNe and Porsha Williams’ reunion, the peace that comes with stepping away from the spotlight, protecting that peace when you return, and why some stars simply cannot be replaced.

Plus, Loren reflects on the power of Black women turning a television platform into real businesses, wealth, and lasting influence.

NeNe is back. The star is in the building—and it’s time to talk about what she built.

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says ICE agents could be deployed to polling places this November. The NBA hits the Clippers with a $30 million fine and five lost first-round picks over a Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal. And Howard University's win over Alabama A&M draws 1.2 million viewers on ABC.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Pusha T, Fam-Lay, & Antonia Dowe Talk Cousinz Festival 2026, Virginia Pride, Clipse Grammy Win, Upcoming Projects. Plus, Charlamagne Gives Donkey of The Day To A Man Who Shoots & Kills His Cousin Over Green Chilli Enchiladas. Listen for more. 

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Charlamagne Gives Donkey of The Day To A Man Who Shoots & Kills His Cousin Over Green Chilli Enchiladas. Listen for more. 

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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 representation in tennis, the cultural impact of stars like Venus, Serena, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend, and why seeing HBCUs celebrated on such a major stage matters. Plus, Loren gets into the unspoken rules of tennis etiquette and the viral tension between tennis fans and influencers.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Pusha T, Fam-Lay, & Antonia Dowe Talk Cousinz Festival 2026, Virginia Pride, Clipse Grammy Win, Upcoming Projects. Listen For More!

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A whistleblower is warning of “potentially catastrophic” problems with a new Postal Service mail-voting system ahead of the midterms. A 20-year-old Haitian college student dies after struggling with his immigration status and an ICE ankle monitor. And Southern California's so-called “butt sniffer” is arrested again.

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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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Today on The Breakfast Club, Tommy Davidson Talks 'The Varnell Hill Show,' 90s Comedy Comeback, Ms. Pat, Martin. And  Plus, Charlamagne Gives Donkey Of The Day To A Serial Butt Sniffer Who Strikes Again After He’s Caught Sniffing Another Woman’s Cheeks. Listen for more. 

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Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey Of The Day To A Serial Butt Sniffer Who Strikes Again After He’s Caught Sniffing Another Woman’s Cheeks. Listen for more. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Tommy Davidson Talks 'The Varnell Hill Show,' 90s Comedy Comeback, Ms. Pat, Martin. Listen for More! 

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New polling signals trouble for President Trump heading into the midterms, an Arkansas traffic stop sparks outrage after a trooper is caught on camera pulling a man by his dreadlocks, and an investigation reveals major changes to FBI hiring standards.

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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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Today on The Breakfast Club, Skilla Baby Talks New Album 'The Price of Fame', Spiritual Journey, Recovery After Being Shot, Detroit. And  Plus, Charlamagne Gives ‘Keffe D’ Donkey Of The Day For Speaking On 2Pac’s Murder Before Conviction. Listen for more. 

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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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Charlamagne Gives ‘Keffe D’ Donkey Of The Day For Speaking On 2Pac’s Murder Before Conviction. Listen for more. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Skilla Baby Talks New Album 'The Price of Fame', Spiritual Journey, Recovery After Being Shot, Detroit. Listen For More!

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As the midterms approach, the fight over voting rights takes center stage in Washington. Plus, D4vd swaps his high-powered legal team for public defenders, and Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation steps in to help families recovering in Gary, Indiana.

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A Las Vegas jury has found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction ever secured in one of the most notorious unsolved cases in American music history. Mimi Brown breaks down the verdict and what happens next.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Abdul El-Sayed Talks Michigan Senate Race, Big Pharma, Capitalism, Mike Rogers, Islamophobia. And Sy'Rai Smith On Sharing Her Personal Life Through Her Music, New EP ‘Cold War’. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The day to Laura Loomer Who Defends Calling Angie Nixon a ‘Ghetto Black Communist B****’. Listen for more. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Sy'Rai Smith Talks Sharing Her Personal Life Through Her Music, New EP ‘Cold War’. Listen For More!

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Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The day to Laura Loomer Who Defends Calling Angie Nixon a ‘Ghetto Black Communist B****’. Listen for more. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Abdul El-Sayed Talks Michigan Senate Race, Big Pharma, Capitalism, Mike Rogers, Islamophobia. Listen For More!

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President Trump is heading to Texas as Republicans fight to hold onto a Senate seat now rated a toss-up. The defense has rested in the Duane “Keffe D” Davis murder trial, with closing arguments expected today. And Texas Roadhouse calls viral claims of racist food tampering a “100% hoax.” 

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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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Today on The Breakfast Club, James Talarico on Texas Senate Race, Ken Paxton, Jasmine Crockett, Black Voters & Businesses. Listen For More!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Mojo Brookzz on Going From Viral To Sold Out, Working With Kevin Hart & Landing Tyler Perry’s Movie. And Fat Joe on Tupac, Terror Squad, Drake & Dj Khaled, Grief & His New Album. Plus, it’s Friday, so we opened the phone lines for callers to give the People’s Donkey. Listen for more. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Fat Joe on Tupac, Terror Squad, Drake & Dj Khaled, Grief & His New Album. Listen For More!

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Mojo Brookzz on Going From Viral To Sold Out, Working With Kevin Hart & Landing Tyler Perry’s Movie. Listen For More!

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it’s Friday, so we opened the phone lines for callers to give the People’s Donkey. Listen for more. 

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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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President Trump is escalating his trade fight with Canada. A 19-year-old USS Abraham Lincoln sailor who reportedly attempted suicide by jumping overboard is now facing military discipline. And Coco Jones is getting her own Bel-Air spinoff.

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The Black Effect Presents... R&B Money!

On this episode of the R&B Money Podcast, J. Valentine sits down with the Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer for a conversation about the music, moments, and longevity behind one of R&B’s most respected careers.

Joe takes us through his journey in music and the stories behind classics like “I Wanna Know,” “All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do),” “Stutter,” “Don’t Wanna Be a Player,” and more. He reflects on the songwriting, production, relationships, and life experiences that helped create records that have remained part of the R&B soundtrack for decades.

Joe also speaks on Verzuz, sharing his perspective on the platform, and what it means when catalogs and legacies from his era are put head-to-head.

The conversation dives into longevity, maintaining his voice and identity, navigating different eras of the music business, and continuing to connect with an audience without chasing every new trend.

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Today on The Breakfast Club, E-40 Talks Releasing Hip-Hop's First Ever Quadruple Album 'Turning My Money Over,' Adapting Vs. Chasing, Lil Jon, Marriage. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day to A New Jersey Restaurant That Writes ‘Happy Birthday Wheelchair’ On Disabled Customer’s Dessert. Listen for more. 

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Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day to A New Jersey Restaurant That Writes ‘Happy Birthday Wheelchair’ On Disabled Customer’s Dessert. Listen for more. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, E-40 Talks Releasing Hip-Hop's First Ever Quadruple Album 'Turning My Money Over,' Adapting Vs. Chasing, Lil Jon, Marriage. Listen For More!

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Loren LoRosa is in a new season—and she’s learning that elevation requires more than just working harder. She opens up about managing growth, protecting her peace, knowing when to rest, and figuring out the “why” behind everything she’s building. Loren also shares her powerful keynote from Delaware State University, where she reflects on her journey from Delaware to LA, Brown Girl Grinding, working at TMZ, finding her way to The Breakfast Club, and what it really means to pour back into yourself.

From burnout and purpose to faith, vision, and learning that you don’t have to be at 100% every day, Loren gets real about what it looks like to keep showing up while allowing yourself to rest.

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Meta agrees to a settlement worth up to $16.68 billion over claims its platforms harmed children. Fort Worth approves an $11.25 million settlement for Atatiana Jefferson’s family nearly seven years after she was killed by a police officer. And a federal judge strikes down Texas’ drag show law again. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Busta Rhymes Reveals Untold Stories About J Dilla, ODB & The Music Videos That Changed Hip-Hop. Plus, Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day to Target Who Faces Renewed Backlash For Racist Halloween Costume. Listen for more. 

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Charlamagne Tha God Gives Donkey of The Day to Target Who Faces Renewed Backlash For Racist Halloween Costume. Listen for more. 

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Today on The Breakfast Club, Busta Rhymes Reveals Untold Stories About J Dilla, ODB & The Music Videos That Changed Hip-Hop. Listen For More!

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