The Latest with Loren LoRosa

Episode: Did Dame Dash Become Chairman of Revolt TV?

Release Date: September 17, 2025

Host: Loren LaRosa
Podcast Network: The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

Brief Overview

In this episode, Loren LaRosa breaks down the controversy behind Dame Dash’s explosive claim—made during his recent Breakfast Club interview—that he is the new chairman of Revolt TV and on a path to acquire the network. Loren offers industry context, behind-the-scenes insights from her reporting, and a candid look at how narratives in hip-hop media get shaped, validated, or debunked. She navigates Dame Dash’s shifting statements, reactions from industry insiders, and her own experience fielding the fallout from Dame’s high-profile remarks.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Loren’s Background with Dame Dash and Journalism Approach

• (03:10–07:30) Loren describes her background as a journalist, particularly with TMZ and how that positioned her as the "go-to" for Black and hip-hop stories. She emphasizes her commitment to building sources, double-checking claims, and always striving for factual, balanced reporting.
  • "Anytime I report on anything, Dame Dash, especially because a lot of this stuff ...I've been trained to always, as best as I can and as accurately as I can, present both sides of the story." — Loren (08:07)

Setting Up The Dame Dash Controversy

• (08:00–14:50) Loren gives context on her working relationship with Dame Dash—in both official newsroom roles and now as an independent journalist/podcaster. She explains her process of transparently communicating with all parties and clarifying which sources can be cited.
• Dame Dash’s reputation for insisting on direct communication and often challenging standard press narratives is highlighted.

Dame Dash’s On-Air Claim: “I’m now the chairman of Revolt”

• (09:25) Loren plays Dame’s clip from The Breakfast Club:
  • “I'm now the chairman of Revolt right now. ...I'm now Cam's boss, the chairman of Revolt with a pathway to acquisition. I've been trying to buy—not Cap.” — Dame Dash ([09:25])
  • Dame also claims a 25-episode podcast deal with Revolt for Bosses Take Losses and all content partnerships.

Behind the Headlines: Reality Check & Pushback

• (10:19–15:00) Loren gives her investigative reaction:
  • She immediately reached out to BET and Revolt TV. Both sources strongly denied Dame’s claims.
    • BET source: “Completely not true. Dame Dash has never been in conversations about acquiring BET.”
    • Revolt: “You being chairman is not true.”
  • Loren characterizes Dame’s responsiveness; he insists he has “proof,” demands a FaceTime to show her, and shifts his story mid-conversation (“I’m the chairman for the month”).
  • Dame Dash retaliates on social, posting:
    • "Charlemagne, I would advise you not to make up phony sources...or we will have a legal problem."
    • “Here goes the I'm the chairman for the month. If I acquire I will be official chairman. Please stop playing with words. Just take that L.”

Examining the Vibe Article & Narrative Shifts

• (12:20–14:54) Loren notes an article appears in Vibe, echoing Dame’s latest spin:
  • Vibe reports Dame as “named chairman ... for the duration of one month” and details his content partnership and docuseries.
  • Loren underscores that even with this, Revolt's internal PR insists, “No. The one month, the anything, no. ...There’s nothing locked in at this moment.”
  • She replays Dame’s on-air comments for clarity and transparency, showing his statements keep shifting in response to pushback.

The Bankruptcy Factor and Financial Literacy

• (15:20–18:40) Loren critiques Dame’s willingness to discuss business and finances so publicly, given his recent bankruptcy.
  • “If I was Dame Dash, you couldn't pay me to get on a platform and talk about my finances right now.”
  • She explains the risk: public financial claims could be used against him legally, referencing Chris Brown’s legal team pushing back on Dame’s bankruptcy filing.
  • She points out broader issues with financial literacy in hip-hop and Black communities, but clarifies this isn’t just a “Black thing”—most people lack this nuanced understanding.

Loren’s Reflections: Journalistic Ethics & Confusion

• (18:40–20:40) Loren reaffirms her process, always contacting all sides and aiming for full, factual context—even if sources remain anonymous.
  • “One thing I'm not is a liar... It's very convenient that I'm a liar right now, but when Dame needs to feed the streets...I'm good at what I do.”
  • She expresses her confusion about Dame’s motives and the point of stirring controversy over this story.
  • Encourages listeners: “If you have not watched at this point, please...sit down, pour you some wine ... and watch Dame Dash on the Breakfast Club...I am just very confused.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [09:25] Dame Dash: “I'm now the chairman of Revolt right now ... with a pathway to acquisition. I've been trying to buy—not Cap.”
• [10:19] Loren: “I hit Dame Dash and say, hey, look, just letting you know, I spoke to a source close to BET who was telling me you were never in conversation to acquire BET. … Before I posted any statement … Revolt Television is saying that you being chairman is not true.”
• [12:50] Dame (via IG): “Here goes the I'm the chairman for the month. If I acquire I will be official chairman. Please stop playing with words. Just take that L.”
• [15:20] Loren: “They doubled down. No. The one month, the anything, no. ...There’s nothing locked in at this moment. At this point, I am dumbfounded with, like, why we are even here.”

Important Timestamps

• 03:10 – 07:30: Loren’s media background, approach to sources and ethics
• 08:00 – 09:25: Background to the Dame Dash/Breakfast Club interview
• 09:25 – 10:19: Dame Dash’s on-air chairman claim, content deal assertion
• 10:19 – 12:20: Loren’s real-time reporting, immediate industry denials, Dame’s reactions
• 12:20 – 14:54: Narrative shift, Vibe article, further clarifications
• 15:20 – 18:40: Bankruptcy discussion, legal filings, lessons on financial transparency
• 18:40 – 20:40: Loren’s concluding thoughts, journalistic standards, her confusion

Summary & Takeaways

• Did Dame Dash become chairman of Revolt TV?
  All official channels (BET, Revolt TV) deny any such deal despite Dame Dash’s evolving claims and some unverified media echoes. No public statements or credible evidence from Revolt support Dame's narrative, and Loren maintains consistent journalistic practice by showing receipts for each claim.
• Media literacy matters: The episode exposes how entertainment news can be shaped, spun, or outright fabricated, and the importance of verifying before amplifying.
• Personal brands in pop culture: Dame Dash’s approach illustrates how some in hip-hop culture use viral announcements as leverage—even in the face of public contradiction.
• Loren’s commitment: She provides a model of transparent, ethical, and thorough reporting, prioritizing facts over narrative—even if it draws fire.

For those who missed the full podcast or want a factual breakdown, Loren’s episode offers an illuminating look into how rumors, reports, and reality intersect in the world of hip-hop media.