Podcast Summary: The Latest with Loren LoRosa
Episode: The Car Queen Movement with Ms. Moe Money
Date: November 29, 2025
Host: Loren LaRosa
Guest: Ms. Mo Money
Podcast Network: The Black Effect & iHeartPodcasts
Episode Overview
This lively episode of “The Latest with Loren LaRosa” welcomes Ms. Mo Money (formerly of Love & Hip Hop New York), creator and host of The Car Queen Show (now streaming on Tubi). Loren and Mo dive deep into the rise of the Car Queen Movement, discuss the meaning of family and gratitude during the holidays, open up about the personal impact of incarceration, and deliver a candid and unfiltered take on trending pop culture—including the hotly anticipated 50 Cent-produced Diddy documentary coming to Netflix.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Behind the Scenes of the Grind: Holiday Gratitude & Family
- Timestamp: [03:27 - 07:32]
- Loren introduces Mo Money, setting the tone for a candid "Behind the Scenes of the Grind" emotional check-in.
- Both share reflections about the holiday season—juggling work, family expectations, missing lost loved ones, and finding thankfulness even in tough times.
- Quote:
“Just because we woke up, you should be thankful. That’s a blessing. Literally, like, people didn’t wake up.” – Mo Money [07:06]
- They emphasize spending time with chosen family and close friends during the holidays, not just blood relatives.
- Quote:
“Just because people are blood don’t make them family. You may have friends that are more like family.” – Mo Money [07:12]
2. Building Friendship & Car Queen Origins
- Timestamp: [07:33 - 12:30]
- Loren shares how she and Mo met and bonded, especially while working to bring The Car Queen Show to life.
- Mo Money explains her background—selling, renting, and reviewing cars—and how her everyday love for cars inspired her show concept.
- Quote:
“Let’s blend, you know, celebrities and cars and fashion and music. Let's just put it all in one big boiling pot and see how it cook.” – Mo Money [09:08]
- The collaborative journey to place the show on Tubi is discussed, highlighting challenges as Black women in media.
- The business behind independent production: Mo invested her own money and time into making the show.
- Quote:
“The more you support season one, the bigger and bolder… all the things Mo can make Season two.” – Loren LaRosa [12:28]
3. Inside The Car Queen Show
- Timestamp: [09:48 - 12:34]
- Season one features celebrities like Kurt and Rasheeda (Love & Hip Hop Atlanta), Treach (Naughty by Nature), and DJ Envy.
- The show goes beyond cars: episodes involve celebrity interviews, crazy car stories, fashion, music, and Hip Hop Cops.
- Mo’s family’s deep-rooted car culture is celebrated—pulling up in Corvettes, jokingly warning not to show up in an Uber!
- Quote:
“You don’t uber to their family functions because you gonna get laughed out.” – Loren LaRosa [12:54]
4. Trending Topic: 50 Cent’s Diddy Documentary on Netflix
- Timestamp: [17:20 - 32:48]
- Loren and Mo break down news of 50 Cent’s upcoming Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, examining the rise and criminal fall of Diddy.
- They debate “NY pettiness,” with Loren alluding to 50’s reputation for master-level “petty” moves, and Mo reflecting on Harlem’s own brand of shade.
- Discussion covers:
- The timeline and legal sensitivities around the Diddy allegations and conviction.
- How platforms (like Netflix) decide to greenlight controversial content.
- The potential impact and motives of the documentary—punishment, justice, sensationalism, racial undertones, and the lesson behind it all.
- The exploitation and dehumanization of Black men in media and when “petty” becomes “too far.”
- Quote:
“Honestly, is it teaching a lesson, right? Like, does a documentary, like, what does it truly do?” – Loren LaRosa [24:39]
- They underscore the importance of distinguishing public justice from public spectacle, and empathize with Diddy’s children as bystanders of scandal.
- Quote:
“It's not even that your life changes. To have someone missing from your life for that long of a period, it's crazy… My sympathy goes to the kids.” – Mo Money [32:05]
5. Real Talk: Incarceration & Family Impact
- Timestamp: [29:04 - 34:33]
- Mo gets personal, recounting her father’s incarceration (at Fort Dix, Diddy’s current prison) and its effect on her childhood.
- Reflects on the overlooked hardship faced by children of the incarcerated: “People are so stuck on Diddy that they're not really focusing on how is it affecting his children or how is it affecting his family.”
- Mo is starting a nonprofit to support children with incarcerated parents—a call for the culture to support not just returning offenders, but their families.
- Loren plays a Mike Epps clip underscoring the message: “Let’s not celebrate people coming home. Let's have a real conversation about you left people behind. So what are you going to do now?”
- Mo stresses not all who are imprisoned are guilty—referencing the wrongful conviction of a friend as an example of deeper systemic issues.
6. Entrepreneurship: Car Queen Tire Shine
- Timestamp: [38:00 - 38:39]
- Mo Money plugs her new product: Car Queen and King’s Tire Shine, available on her website.
- Loren jokes about her car’s lack of shine and encourages listeners to support Mo’s brand and stream The Car Queen Show on Tubi.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Supporting the Community:
“The more you support season one, the bigger and bolder… all the things Mo can make Season two.”
— Loren LaRosa [12:28] -
On Gratitude in Hard Times:
“Just because we woke up, you should be thankful. That's a blessing. Literally, like, people didn't wake up.”
— Mo Money [07:06] -
On Black Culture & Petty:
“I don’t know if we that petty… I can't see myself trying to add to dragging someone of my color down that bad, like to get to the process of making a whole documentary. That's crazy.”
— Mo Money [24:01] -
On Justice, Celebrity, and Spectacle:
“Is it teaching a lesson, right? Like, does a documentary… what does it truly do?”
— Loren LaRosa [24:39] -
On the Personal Impact of Incarceration:
“To have someone missing from your life for that long of a period, it's crazy… my sympathy goes to the kids.”
— Mo Money [32:05] -
On Action over Celebration:
“Let’s not celebrate you coming home. Let’s have a real conversation about you left people behind. So what are you going to do now?”
— Loren LaRosa paraphrasing Mike Epps [35:52]
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Segment | Description | Timestamp | |-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|------------| | Holiday Check-In | Loren & Mo discuss gratitude, family, holidays | 03:27–07:32| | Car Queen Show Origins | The show’s creation, struggles, and victories | 07:33–12:30| | Inside the Car Queen Show | Guests, car culture, what makes it unique | 09:48–12:34| | 50 Cent vs. Diddy Doc | Petty, justice, the upcoming Netflix doc | 17:20–32:48| | Impact of Incarceration | Mo’s family story, empathy for kids | 29:04–34:33| | Entrepreneurship Plug | Car Queen Tire Shine & where to find Mo | 38:00–38:39|
Tone & Language
- Friendly, direct, witty, and unfiltered—like a conversation among friends
- Candid sharing of personal experiences; supportive but not afraid to get real about tough truths in the culture
- Insider perspective on media, entertainment, and the Black community
Final Takeaway
This episode mixes lighthearted friendship, pop culture commentary, and hard truths about family, justice, and entrepreneurship. Loren and Mo offer listeners fun, perspective, and inspiration—delivered with the authenticity and energy that keeps “The Latest” at the center of the culture.
To support Mo Money:
- Watch The Car Queen Show (Season 1) on Tubi
- Follow @missmomoney on Instagram
- Check out Car Queen & King’s Tire Shine at www.missmomoney.com