The Breakfast Club: Lola Brooke Talks ‘aight bet!’, Career & Growth

Air Date: November 18, 2025
Hosts: DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne Tha God
Guest: Lola Brooke

Episode Overview

Brooklyn rapper Lola Brooke joins The Breakfast Club to discuss her new project ‘aight bet!’, the evolution of her career, balancing fame and personal life, her New York upbringing, dealing with the pressures and expectations of success, and the importance of staying true to herself. The conversation blends vulnerability and humor, diving into the realities of being a woman in hip-hop, artist growth, and the journey of realizing one’s worth.

Key Discussion Points

1. New Project & Personal Growth

• Lola’s Emotional State:

  • Lola opens up about feeling like a "new person" with the release of her new project, stating how this time, she's present and able to enjoy her achievements, unlike with her last project, ‘Dennis Daughter’ ([03:30-04:23]).
  • “My mind wasn’t there mentally…Success, once you get it, you don’t know how to navigate it.” – Lola Brooke [03:38]

• Imposter Syndrome & Navigating Success:

  • She shares her struggles with imposter syndrome, not believing she belonged or could sustain her success ([04:45-05:01]).
  • “You were talking about…feeling like, wait, is this really happening? Am I supposed to be here? Is it all going to be going tomorrow?” – Angela Yee [04:45]

2. Confidence, Vulnerability & Artist Identity

• Confidence vs. Expressing Confidence:

  • Lola explains her confidence is solid but she sometimes hesitates to show it, worried she might "step on people’s toes" ([05:39]).
  • “It’s about being confident enough to not care to show my confidence. Because you think about other people before yourself.” – Lola Brooke [05:39]

• Proving People Wrong:

  • Lola reflects on no longer caring to prove doubters wrong but instead focusing on “proving herself right” ([06:55]).
  • “You can’t waste your time trying to prove people wrong. You gotta prove yourself right.” – Lola Brooke [06:55]

3. The Music Industry & Being a Woman in Rap

• Pressures on Female Rappers:

  • She criticizes the unnecessary pressure placed on women in rap and asserts her refusal to be “tricked out of her spot” ([07:51-08:10]).
  • “Being a female artist in the rap business…I feel like they put so much pressure on you. It’s unnecessary pressure.” – Lola Brooke [07:51]

• Expectations & Boxes:

  • Discusses the industry’s attempts to box female rappers as sexy, gangster, or limited to club records ([12:24-12:48]).
  • “You have to have way more confidence than the male artist, for sure.” – Lola Brooke [12:46]

• Drill Label & Versatility:

  • Talks about being labeled a drill rapper and purposefully breaking out of that box by mixing genres and energies ([12:54-13:29]).
  • “They tried to [box me into drill], but I cleaned that up.” – Lola Brooke [12:54]

4. New York Roots & Influences

• Too New York?

  • Lola says she’s always encouraged to be “more New York” and embraces her accent, energy, and influences like DMX ([10:16-10:45]).
  • “I’m very much influenced by DMX, though.” – Lola Brooke [10:45]

• Impact of Support from A Boogie and Others:

  • Gives props to A Boogie for taking her on her first tour and setting her up for success ([09:20-09:40]).
  • “He set me up clean…so the crowd is already warmed up.” – Lola Brooke [09:24]

5. Navigating Success, Recognitions & Survivor’s Remorse

• Receiving a Gold Plaque Live:

  • During the interview, Lola is presented with a gold plaque, an emotional and validating moment for her ([14:03-14:25]).
  • “This mean that I’m that shit. Almost.” – Lola Brooke [14:13]
  • “Just means that all my dreams are coming true…That I wasn’t tripping. It was true.” – Lola Brooke [15:35]

• Family Motivation:

  • Shares that her mother is her biggest fan and the reason she pursued music ([15:58]).
  • “My mom is the reason I resigned from my job to pursue a music career. So I will always have her back because she always had mine.” – Lola Brooke [15:58]

• Survivor’s Remorse:

  • Describes guilt over being able to pay her bills while others struggle ([16:56]).
  • “The littlest things was holding me back…I felt bad…It’s your time and you gotta keep going so that these people could be in your position too.” – Lola Brooke [16:56]

6. Handling Industry Politics and Loyalty

• Dealing With People Switching Up:

  • Confirms both family and peers have changed towards her since she found success and prefers focusing on herself rather than drama ([11:13-11:46]).

• Being Selective With Friendships:

  • Stresses the importance of keeping industry friendships minimal and learning to discern business from real connections ([09:01]).

7. Staying True and Finding Balance

• Not Responsible for ‘Saving’ NY Music:

  • She doesn’t feel pressured to “save” the New York sound, choosing instead to stay authentic ([18:55-19:15]).

• On Team Loyalty and Support:

  • Talks about how her close team enables her to focus on her artistry and not be alone in decision-making ([33:12-33:47]).
  • “When I wake up, I know I’ma have a team that’s laying stuff out for me and saying here, just say yes or no. And that’s all I want.” – Lola Brooke [33:45]

8. Music, Writing Process & Personal Life

• Inspiration for Tracks:

  • She says her writing process is shaped by her mood and life events, but she tries not to dwell in pain, channeling her energy into confidence and motivation ([26:24-27:05]).
  • The song “Pain,” sampling Mary J. Blige, is designed as an anthem for anyone cleaning up drama in their life ([26:59-27:27]).

• Relationship Balance:

  • Shares being supported by her partner, Doughboy, and their approach to privacy versus secrecy ([28:01-29:10]).
  • “When you have somebody that’s like your soulmate and they love you, when somebody love you, they willing to work whatever out.” – Lola Brooke [28:04]
  • “We not hiding. But we still private.” – Lola Brooke [29:10]

• Desire for Family:

  • Open to starting a family when the time comes, not wanting to put it on hold for her career ([29:42-36:05]).
  • “As a female, when you give life, that’s not something that you put a hold on… If you have someone that you’re in love with and you say, ‘no, not right now, not right now…’ What is…?” – Lola Brooke [29:43]

9. Mentorship & Message to Young Girls

• Empowerment:

  • Encourages young women to embrace being “too aggressive” and own their unique voice ([39:59-40:12]).
  • “When they tell you too aggressive, be even more aggressive. Yeah. Say it with your chest, girl. Say it with your tatas. Just don’t show them.” – Lola Brooke [39:59]

• Knowing Self-Worth:

  • Highlights that the “scariest thing” is fully realizing and acting on her worth ([40:22]).
  • “When somebody know they worth, they ain’t taking no… I’m standing on it like I’m six two.” – Lola Brooke [40:22]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• “I be rapping like I’m 6 foot 2.” – Lola Brooke on defying expectations due to her stature [06:36]
• “I’m influenced by DMX.” – Lola Brooke on her NY musical DNA [10:45]
• “If you’re not strong enough to be in this game, then the success ain’t going to come.” – Lola Brooke [14:54]
• “The only way to sell music is if you being yourself.” – Lola Brooke on artistic authenticity [25:52]
• “Money is not everything for me…Invest in me spiritually, mentally, physically.” – Lola Brooke [34:03]
• Push-Up Challenge:
  A playful segment where Lola, Envy, Angela Yee, and the team try to do push-ups on air, with Lola impressing everyone by doing 20 ([24:02]).

Notable Timestamps

• 03:14 – Lola Brooke’s feelings about her new project
• 04:28 – Dealing with imposter syndrome
• 05:39 – On expressing confidence unapologetically
• 07:51 – The pressures on female rappers
• 09:20 – Touring with A Boogie
• 12:46 – Women in rap needing even more confidence than men
• 14:03 – Lola presented with her gold plaque (emotional moment)
• 16:56 – Survivor’s remorse discussed
• 27:05 – Describing the meaning behind her track “Pain”
• 29:10 – On keeping her relationship private
• 33:45 – On trusting her team
• 39:59 – Message to young girls and embracing “aggression”
• 40:22 – Knowing her worth as her biggest “scary” goal for 2026

Tone and Atmosphere

The episode is open, lively, and inspiring. Lola balances bravado and vulnerability, keeping her Brooklyn edge while showing her introspective, self-aware side. The hosts pepper in playful banter, energy, and honest support. The interplay creates a space of encouragement and authenticity, illustrating the highs, lows, and hard-won wisdom behind Lola Brooke’s rise.

Summary Takeaways

• Lola Brooke’s authenticity and resilience are central to her artistry and career progression.
• She navigates fame with self-awareness, candidly discussing the difficulties of imposter syndrome, survivor’s guilt, and the unique pressures faced by women in rap.
• Her New York roots are both a badge of pride and a distinguishing factor in her sound.
• Family, her team, and her partner are vital sources of support and motivation.
• Lola offers empowering messages to young women: be unapologetically yourself, know your worth, and don’t stunt your dreams for anyone.

For fans and new listeners alike, this interview offers a candid, multidimensional look into Lola Brooke’s journey—her triumphs, struggles, and plans for even more growth ahead.