The Breakfast Club — Prayer Works (Anderson Paak dating Jeannie Mai and Cardi B moved on and touring)

Podcast: The Breakfast Club (The Black Effect Podcast Network & iHeartPodcasts)
Date: February 12, 2026
Host: Lauren LaRosa

Episode Overview

In this engaging episode, Lauren LaRosa delivers the latest scoop in pop culture and entertainment, centering on themes of gratitude, answered prayers, and the nuances of celebrity relationships. The show explores Lauren's reflections on her own career journey, a headline-grabbing update on Jeannie Mai’s love life, and Cardi B’s career moves and relationship speculations—all while maintaining her signature candid, enthusiastic tone.

1. Living in the Answered Prayers (00:14–06:43)

Main Points:

• Lauren opens with personal reflections following a particularly impactful interview at The Breakfast Club (guest undisclosed until episode airs).
• She describes moments of feeling immense gratitude and being keenly aware of living out her dreams.

Notable Quotes:

• “There are like, several times probably like a week, to be honest, where I'm like, yo, I can't believe that this is my life, that this is the things that I'm doing that, you know, like, I get to be creative and I get to do things I love to do, but also just, I don't know, like, my job is, like, a passion, like, or my career, because it's not just a job." — Lauren LaRosa [00:18]
• “There's this song called It Keeps Happening to Me... by Kiara Sheard. And that song talks all about just stepping into, like, it's happening. You're in the moment. You're in, like, your answered prayers. You can't run from it. Own it. No imposter syndrome.” — Lauren LaRosa [01:09]
• “You only get one shot at this thing called life for real. And if you gonna do something, you might as well do it. Like, And I mean, do it up. Like, do it all the way up and throw in a red lip while you do it and let the people watch as it goes up.” — Lauren LaRosa [04:06]

Memorable Moment:

• Lauren describes meeting someone with “energy...that just stops you in your tracks and makes you reevaluate,” prompting her to reflect on her own presence [02:25].
• She hints at a soon-to-air significant interview, asking listeners to guess the influential guest.

2. Pop Culture News: Jeannie Mai & Anderson Paak (07:44–14:20)

Key Discussion Points:

• Lauren confirms new dating rumors: Jeannie Mai, following her public divorce from rapper Jeezy, is now dating musician Anderson Paak.
• Video evidence shows the two in an “intimate” setting, signaling they're more than friends, though “not exclusive” just yet.

Noteworthy Insight:

• Lauren reveals, “I’ve confirmed that they actually are dating...I was told that this is Jeannie Mai’s first dating situation...since the divorce from Jeezy.”—Lauren LaRosa [08:20]
• She draws attention to Anderson Paak’s rumored prior relationship with Mariah Carey, adding, “...what we were seeing with Anderson Paak and Mariah Carey, was that officially a relationship or not? Mariah Carey spun it as something casual, but something serious enough where Anderson Paak knew he was special, but he also knew how special it was for him to be doing things. Like I said, Christmas with the queen of Christmas is a big deal.” [09:15]

Analysis & Tone:

• Lauren frames the new couple’s public outing as an intentional, possibly bold move—“that’s a big deal...Put an exclamation point after. But they ain’t just friends, though.” [10:00]
• She promises ongoing coverage as the story evolves, noting, “where there’s smoke, there’s fire.”

3. Cardi B Update: Music & Relationship Rumors (14:21–21:44)

Major Talking Points:

• Cardi B launches her “Little Miss Drama” tour, wowing audiences with elevated stage production and superstar presence.
• Lauren reminisces about Cardi B’s humble beginnings and rapid ascent in the industry, expressing personal pride in her evolution.
• Relationship status: While Cardi has been publicly supportive of boyfriend Stephon Diggs during football season, his absence from the tour kickoff and their silence on social media sparks breakup rumors.

Remarkable Quotes:

• “She’s flying across the stage looking like the Beyonce Renaissance tour. I’m like, damn. Like, the level up is crazy.”—Lauren LaRosa [16:14]
• “One thing I didn’t see yesterday...I didn’t see Stephon Diggs at the show at all. First night on this tour, she’s been vocal, vocal, vocal in supporting Stephon Diggs, giving football wife...and then super bowl hits, and it is quiet.”—Lauren LaRosa [17:10]
• “Envy made a good point...maybe they’re trying to figure it out. Maybe they trying to work it out. And look, I’m minding my business when it comes to people figuring out their ish, okay?”—Lauren LaRosa [19:51]

Specifics and Observations:

• Lauren tracked context clues: Cardi left out Offset’s name in a key song, had her children at the tour, and addressed topics like ICE and immigration during her show—“if ICE come in here, we gonna joke they asses. I got some bear mace in the back. They took my fans, bitch. Let's go.” [20:38]
• She notes how Cardi, a master of her own narrative, hasn’t made any public statements to clarify relationship rumors, leaving the public to speculate.

Prediction & Insightful Wrap-Up:

• Valentine’s Day is approaching—“this is where you pay, like, your way. We need to see the flower deliveries...all the reassurance we need to see it.”—Lauren LaRosa [20:44]
• Lauren keeps listeners engaged, promising to keep “on every source and every angle” to update on Cardi’s status.

4. Closing Thoughts (21:45–End)

Final Message:

• Lauren thanks her audience for tuning in, wrapping up with warmth and inclusiveness.
• “You guys could be anywhere with anybody, but you choose to be right here with me. And I truly appreciate you guys for that. My low riders, I will catch you in my next episode.” —Lauren LaRosa [22:01]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Living in the Moment / Answered Prayers: [00:14–06:43]
• Jeannie Mai & Anderson Paak Dating News: [07:44–14:20]
• Cardi B Tour, Career, & Relationship Updates: [14:21–21:44]
• Memorable Quotes and Reflections: Sprinkled throughout; see above for exact timestamps.

Episode Tone:
Reflective, candid, supportive, and delightfully gossipy, with Lauren’s authentic excitement and care for her audience shining through.