Podcast Summary: The Latest with Loren LoRosa

Episode: Did Remy Ma drop a Claressa Shields diss track?? + Mariah Carey taking some shots at an unnamed “narcissist”
Date: September 24, 2025
Host: Loren LaRosa
Produced by: The Black Effect, iHeartPodcasts

Overview

Loren LaRosa delivers an energetic breakdown of two major trending topics in pop culture: rumors surrounding a Remy Ma diss track allegedly aimed at Claressa Shields, and speculation over whether Mariah Carey’s “narcissist” reference in her new album is a shot at Nick Cannon. Loren combines exclusive commentary, personal insights, and direct sources to clarify celebrity gossip while highlighting the latest moves from women in hip hop and R&B.

Key Topics and Discussion Points

1. Rumors of a Remy Ma Diss Track Directed at Claressa Shields

[02:13–09:15]

Background

• There has been online buzz about Remy Ma allegedly dissing boxing champ Claressa Shields on a track featured in Connie Diamond’s latest project, Underdog Season 2.
• Remy Ma and Connie Diamond share a close mentor-mentee relationship within New York’s vibrant female rap scene.

Timeline of Events

• Connie Diamond, emerging from the Bronx, released Underdog Season 2 around September 12.

• The track “Head Tap” with Remy Ma sparked speculation about subtle shots at Claressa Shields due to lines like:

  “You number two when you mad him the one, it ain't my fault. You a dusty and bum.”
  [04:50]

• Fans and outlets drew connections between the lyrics and a previous public back-and-forth between Remy, Claressa Shields, and Papoose, including Shields publicly challenging Remy to a boxing match.

Direct Clarification

• Loren’s Investigation: Loren spoke directly to Connie Diamond and a trusted secondary source close to the situation—both firmly asserted there was no diss intended.
• Artist’s Intent: Connie Diamond emphasized the track was “just the rap girls rapping” and not about Claressa Shields. The project’s theme focuses on the underdog mentality, not beef.

Insights & Culture Commentary

• Loren points out how female rap in New York is shifting, with artists like Connie stepping into the mainstream. She remarks:

  “When I read this caption, I'm like, I think that this project, she wants this to be just kind of like, yo, I'm here, even though she's been here. But, like, no pun intended to Clarissa Shields. But, like, she's stepping in the ring. She ready for the fight.”
  [08:08]

Memorable Quote

• “You heard it right from the source. You heard it right from Connie Diamond herself via the Latest with Lauren LaRosa that this was not a diss at Clarissa Shields.”
  [08:53]

2. Mariah Carey’s “Narcissist” Shot – Is Nick Cannon the Target?

[11:17–17:46]

Context and Rumors

• Mariah Carey is gearing up to release her new project, Here For All (dropping September 26). She has been actively promoting it at events and digital platforms.

• During recent media appearances (iHeart Festival, Kai Sinatra’s stream), Mariah faced critiques for being focused on promotion and not “joining in the fun,” as described by commentator Salil:

  “I only say Mariah Carey because I feel like her intentions was to promote her album…But what was the exchange for us?...I know she didn't want to sing. I know she didn't want to dance.”
  [12:25–12:40]

• The focal speculation is about a song Mariah describes as being an “open letter to a narcissist.” Gayle King asks Mariah directly about the inspiration for the lyrics:

  “I won't entertain all your narcissistic ways. I won't allow it. Did you have a specific person in mind, or was that just a random thought?”
  [13:48]

Loren Connects the Dots

• Nick Cannon, Mariah’s ex-husband, recently revealed on The Breakfast Club that he was diagnosed as a narcissist—fueling speculation the song is about him, though timing makes this uncertain.

  “Now, granted, the album drops in a few weeks, Mariah Carey's album, so there's no way she saw that interview and then went and wrote this song...But I do think that it was...interesting to sit down with Nick Cannon and hear him say what he said on the Breakfast Club and hear him say that it took him up until this time to even understand that he was a narcissist.”
  [14:07–14:39]

• Loren notes that Mariah has mostly stayed silent on her emotional experience from her marriage, contrasting with Nick’s more public disclosures about why their relationship ended.

Notable Quote

• “I think I'm picking up what Mariah's putting down. I kind of think she's talking about him, but, you know, that's just me inferring here.”
  [15:39]

3. Mariah Carey Addresses Anderson .Paak Relationship Rumors

[16:04–17:46]

Gayle King Interview Segment

• Gayle King asks Mariah about her collaboration and rumored romance with Anderson .Paak. Mariah sidesteps a direct answer but playfully responds:

  “He just likes to hold my hand. He just grabs my hand. I don't know what he's doing. Listen, I think holding hands is very nice…He's a hand holding club.”
  [16:23–16:37]

Loren’s Reflection

• Loren humorously reflects on the experience of being introduced to her mother’s friends as “Uncle” and how Mariah is choosing a guarded approach to discussing her personal life due to her fame and her children’s awareness.

  “You ain't gonna get too much else, period. And that's all. She did the same thing about Nick Cannon in an interview too as well.”
  [17:12]

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On Remy Ma & Connie Diamond rumors:
  “This was not a diss song. They just doing what they do.” [08:53]

• On Mariah as a guest:
  “I know she didn't want to sing. I know she didn't want to dance…you have to come and you have to be vulnerable.” [12:40–13:10]

• On Mariah’s supposed “narcissist” song:
  “I kind of think she's talking about him, but, you know, that's just me inferring here.” [15:39]

• Mariah on Anderson .Paak:
  “He's a hand holding club.” [16:37]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• [02:13] – Loren introduces Remy Ma/Claressa Shields diss rumors
• [04:50] – Plays controversial “Head Tap” lyric
• [08:08] – Loren’s take on Connie Diamond’s role in NY rap
• [08:53] – Connie Diamond (via Loren) denies the diss track rumors
• [11:17] – Shift to Mariah Carey news and her new album
• [12:25] – Streamer Salil critiques Mariah’s approach as a guest
• [13:48] – Gayle King asks Mariah about the “narcissist” song
• [16:04–16:37] – Mariah and Gayle King discuss Anderson .Paak rumors
• [17:12] – Loren on Mariah’s approach to relationships in the public eye

Conclusion

The Latest with Loren LaRosa unpacks sensational headlines with nuance, confirming the Remy Ma diss rumors as unfounded and offering pointed (if speculative) insight on Mariah Carey’s subtle lyrical jabs. Loren’s connections and clarity distinguish the podcast as an essential guide for dissecting today’s trending pop culture stories with both edge and empathy.