Roots Picnic One To Remember (Jay-Z Perfomance, QuestLove interview, Talib Interview and more)
The Breakfast Club
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
4.4 • 14.4K Ratings
🗓️ 1 June 2026
⏱️ 23 minutes
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Summary
On this special on-the-ground edition of The Latest with Loren LaRosa, Loren takes you inside one of the biggest cultural events of the year — the Roots Picnic.
From witnessing Jay-Z’s highly anticipated return to the stage to exclusive conversations with Questlove, Talib Kweli, members of De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, and Draymond Green, this episode captures the energy, history, and star power that made the weekend unforgettable.
Questlove opens up about finally getting Jay-Z back on stage and the growth of the Roots Picnic from a small Philadelphia gathering to a massive cultural institution. Talib Kweli and De La Soul reflect on the family atmosphere and legacy of the festival, while Jermaine Dupri weighs in on the debate surrounding greatest songwriters lists and the importance of artists learning their craft in real life—not just online.
Plus, Draymond Green discusses his appearance on The Roast of Kevin Hart, internet narratives, and why he had to be in the building for Jay-Z’s historic set.
Tap in for exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and a front-row seat to one of hip-hop’s most iconic weekends.
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| 0:00.0 | This is an I-Heart podcast. |
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| 0:06.4 | I'm a homeguard that knows a little bit about everything and everybody. |
| 0:10.0 | You know if you're going to lie about that, right? |
| 0:12.2 | Lauren came in hot. |
| 0:14.2 | Hey, y'all, what's up? |
| 0:15.0 | It's Lauren LaRosa, and this is another episode of the latest with Lauren LaRosa. |
| 0:19.9 | This is your deli dig on all things pop culture |
| 0:22.1 | entertainment news and all of the conversations that shake the room baby now i am literally here |
| 0:29.2 | live at the roots picnic i just took some time to come over to my car to get this episode |
| 0:34.8 | together for y'all because y'all know i'm always trying to make sure y'all |
| 0:37.8 | are knowing the latest but on the latest scene as well so we are here i conducted some interviews |
| 0:43.3 | and i'm going to make sure you guys get them first and foremost before any old body so i want to |
| 0:48.7 | you know throw to these interviews by saying the ruse picnic this year was also you know really |
| 0:53.2 | amazing and really special |
| 0:54.5 | because Jay-Z returned to the stage. |
| 0:58.2 | It's been a very long time since Jay-Z has performing, baby. |
| 1:01.2 | When I say he set the stage on fire, set it on fire. |
| 1:04.6 | Let's take a listen. |
| 1:05.2 | The leprechauns have magically run out of praise. |
| 1:08.7 | Your son on the federal jail line mumbling something about having too much in his drink. |
| 1:13.6 | You know how dumb that is? |
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