The Progress Report Podcast

“Being a rapper is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world… You gotta be on point at all times” ~ Montana 700 Montana 700 skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about the new Dallas movement, hardest adjustment to fame, ‘700 Reasons’ project, sampling Mannie Fresh, family support, and plans for his upcoming album. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montana.700/ https://www.instagram.com/jassclutch/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com 0:00 Montana 700 Skipping Class drop 0:10 introduction 0:39 ‘700 Reasons’ project 1:10 sampling Young Jeezy’s “And Then What” 1:47 Big Tymer’s sample 2:11 “Pipeline” song with BigXthaPlug 2:42 New Dallas movement 3:39 support from OGs in Texas 3:55 shag haircut 4:35 collabs with female artists 5:18 collabs with Dallas female rappers 5:27 “Wit A Boss” music video 5:55 ideal lady 6:11 Enchanting rapper 6:25 RIP Bankroll Fresh 7:08 Hunxho collab 7:17 RIP Young Scooter 7:50 Detroit collabs 8:31 support from other mainstream rappers 9:05 hardest adjustment to fame 9:29 favorite and least favorite part of being a public figure 10:01 family support 10:12 gifted mom $50,000 10:30 being a rapper is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world… You gotta be on point at all times” ~ Montana 700 10:53 street grind to music career 11:15 signed to 300 ENT and being consistent with music 12:15 life blessings 12:49 message to day one fans 13:04 album on the way 13:31 what does our keyword “progress” mean to Montana 700? 14:05 not tucking chains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“F millions, let’s get billions together…” ~ DaphoDILL to Zaytoven Hattiesburg, Mississippi artist DaphoDILL makes her return to Skipping Class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about landing a distribution deal with Zaytoven, 2 albums, ‘My Suicide Letter’ & ‘Anomalous’, and getting out of the military after toxic experience. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__daphodill__/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com 0:00 DaphoDILL Skipping Class drop 0:14 introduction 0:39 changes since 2023 1:36 what does our keyword “progress” mean now? 2:25 landing distribution deal with Zaytoven 4:00 advice from Zaytoven 4:41 music grind in ATL 6:21 “I’m Rolling Jimmy” single inspired by toxic relationship 9:12 song continued 10:43 family pushing her to date men instead of women 11:24 differences dating men vs women 12:10 goal to marry a woman 12:54 2 albums ‘My Suicide Letter’ & ‘Anomalous’ 15:28 alcohol and drug addiction 17:59 support and backlash for speaking out against military experience 21:40 abuse towards homosexual people 22:30 getting back in military 23:12 why should people listen to DaphoDILL? #DaphoDILL #Zaytoven #TheProgressReport #SkippingClass #LalaaShepard #Military Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Being a real n*gga ain’t regular, its rare” ~ Gorilla Zoe “Its chess not checkers, you got to play the game” ~ Jass Clutch Henderson, North Carolina artist Jass Clutch and Atlanta, GA’s own Gorilla Zoe skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about their collab song, “Trap N*gga” which is a sample of Gorilla Zoe’s 2007 hit song, “Hood N*gga”. During the episode, Jass Clutch reflects on her journey to becoming a rapper after being a promoter, having features with Finesse2Tymes and Ralo, ownership and independence. Gorilla Zoe shares if he receives his flowers for his contributions to the rap game and offers health tips. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorillazoe/ https://www.instagram.com/jassclutch/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com 0:00 Gorilla Zoe & Jass Clutch Skipping Class drop 0:15 introduction 0:45 first time hearing Gorilla Zoe’s “Hood N*gga” 2:22 Gorilla’s first thoughts hearing the song 3:44 Gorilla hopping on the song 4:40 edited version of “Hood N*gga” song 5:31 journey to becoming a rapper and life before rap 7:30 getting Finesse2Tymes on a feature 8:13 Ralo feature 8:57 biggest learning lesson from Gorilla Zoe 11:04 flowers for Gorilla Zoe 11:32 thoughts on rap game now 12:34 “Juice Box” song with Yung Joc 13:11 females going crazy in rap game and male fan base 14:30 first thoughts hearing Glorilla’s name 15:04 Young M.A. 17:04 smoke and mirrors in the rap game 17:55 Gorilla Zoe credit for paving the way 18:38 ownership and independence 20:00 don’t take things personal in this game 21:00 “Being a real n*gga ain’t regular its rare” ~ Gorilla Zoe 22:00 health is wealth 24:10 “Trap N*gga” visual 25:05 define our keyword “progress” #GorillaZoe #JassClutch #TheProgressReport #SkippingClass #LalaaShepard #Progress #Glorilla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I’ve always been working, its just figuring out the right formula… the public isn’t seeing you and what’s going on but all this time I've been correcting the recipe and having kids LOL” ~ Tiffany Evans Songstress, actress, and writer, Tiffany Evans joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast where Tiffany opens up about her musical hiatus, living 9 lives after experiencing success and getting signed as a child star, being mishandled as a child with a powerful voice by her parents and music execs, hardships of transitioning from a child star to an adult artist, addresses her relationships with Oprah, Tyler Perry, Matthew Knowles, and now being confident in her music with her latest single, “Would You” now streaming on all music platforms! https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyevansofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/djexel/ https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://tprmediagroup.com https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 The Progress Report theme song created by Jaylii (produced by Sparkz): https://www.instagram.com/jayliiradio/ https://www.instagram.com/trakmanmuzikllc/ 0:00 Tiffany Evans TPR drop 0:05 TPR theme song 0:32 introduction 2:15 TPR pop quiz 6:40 “Let Me Be Your Angel” song 8:05 depression 9:35 love for Usher 10:03 “Promise Ring” 12:30 “I’m Grown” single with Bow Wow 13:40 grooming child singers 15:00 going independent after turning 18 years old 16:17 depression and suicide continued 17:00 Jonas Brothers 17:38 toxic circle and parenthood 17:48 parents not knowing the music business 18:50 management situations/ missed deals with ‘Annie’ film and Jay-Z 21:30 positive experiences 22:25 parents issues 22:37 9 lives before “Promise Ring” 22:51 surrounded by a lot of wolves who just wanted money 24:43 protected a lot of people by not saying too much 25:17 Matthew Knowles management situation after “Promise Ring” song at age 16 26:57 getting emancipated in Atlanta 28:45 relationship with siblings 29:37 parenthood 31:50 thinking for the family 32:21 Atlanta by herself at age 15 32:52 getting married at age 18 33:03 emancipation continued 35:03 running into predators at age 15 35:50 protecting people continued 37:29 going on the road by herself and no parents at age 11 38:00 emancipation continued 38:38 Matthew Knowles continued] 42:32 Tyler Perry and role in ‘Diary of a Mad Black Woman’ 45:30 defends Tyler Perry 46:48 “Push Up” song with Kwony Cash 47:41 coming out of musical hiatus although she’s always been working 48:10 new single “Would You” and being in a confident space with music 49:49 changing name as an artist 52:25 grace 53:35 message to day one fans (teacups) 54:33 “progress” definition #TiffanyEvans #lalaashepard #BossBritt #DJeXel #LunchTableTalk #TheProgressReportPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I knew how to record before I knew how to rap” ~ Shad Da God “Atlanta music scene always gon be lit but our artists have been damaged… Artists locked up, artists passed away, sh*t like that” ~ Jose Guapo “We was the first YN’s” ~ Rich Kidz Atlanta’s own Jose Guapo and Shad Da God skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about Rich Kidz early beginnings and upcoming music and tour, being the original YN’s, smelling their flowers from the likes of 21 Savage, Glorilla, Playboi Carti for their influence and contributions to Hip Hop, Jose Guapo cutting hair, Shad Da God weed brand, and the importance of DJs to their careers. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joseguapo/ https://www.instagram.com/shaddagodbrm/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com 0:00 Jose Guapo & Shad Da God Skipping Class drop 0:15 introduction 0:33 Rich Kidz smelling flowers 1:00 OJ Da Juiceman concert performance 1:19 21 Savage birthday bash performance 2:03 Glorilla dancing to Rich Kidz “Ball” 2:20 Playboi Carti “LIKE WEEZY” Rich Kidz sample 3:51 Skooly shoutout 4:10 other Rich Kidz 4:34 first time meeting each other in High School 5:55 Shad Da God records all Rich Kidz music 6:50 T.I. hard drive 7:20 studio sessions 8:08 young and lit 8:28 thoughts on Atlanta music scene now 9:47 Rich Kidz upcoming single and album 11:39 Jose Guapo’s father passing 12:12 Jose Guapo cutting hair and says he would never throw his old locs away 13:23 Shad Da God hair 14:06 what makes Rich Kidz so unique? 15:05 challenges being YNs in the game 15:30 avoiding women 17:34 is it anything yal would’ve done differently back then? 18:05 importance of DJs 19:42 Diva DJs 20:39 Shad Da God weed brand 22:29 Rich Kidz tour 23:00 mental head space right now 23:36 what does our keyword “progress” mean? 24:50 message to day one fans 26:53 social media #JoseGuapo #ShadDaGod #RichKidz #TheProgressReport #SkippingClass #LalaaShepard #Progress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

`“God don’t bless no mess” ~ FendiDa Rappa Chicago rapper FendiDa Rappa joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new episode of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak on helping push the juke drill sound, relocating to Atlanta and dealing with aggrieve bugs, having an identical twin, being an openly gay rapper, bringing Cardi B to Chicago to film, “Point Me 2” music video, female rapper support and collabs with Glorilla, Mello Buckzz, Soulja Boy, and Shamar, plans for her upcoming album, and opens up about adjustments to fame! https://www.instagram.com/fendidarappa_/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/djexel/ https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://tprmediagroup.com https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You can not be shy doing what we do” ~ King Jai “You got to be a student at all times” ~ Mykko Montana Barber, engineer, artist, and entrepreneur King Jai and the creator of the 2012 smash song, “Do It”, Mykko Montana, joins Lalaa Shepard for a new episode of Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report to speak about their buzzing single “Red Dip”, connecting with viral sensation Wenzl, provides tips to other independent artists on how to land sync placements and how to network, and Mykko opens up a severe health scare that made him adopt a healthier lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“A lot of people try to discredit artists for making it on TikTok, but a lot of artists have made it off Youtube or Soundcloud, its the same thing” ~ SleazyWorld Go Midwest artist SleazyWorld Go joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new episode of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about “Sleazy Flow” success, getting Lil Baby on the remix, pros and cons of being a rapper and signing to a major record label, dealing with social anxiety as a public figure, pulling millions of streams but not originally having more than $1,000 followers on Instagram, performing on Offset’s, ‘Set It Off’ Tour and hosting his own annual birthday bash concert series in Kansas City, Missouri, helping his fans cope with depression and anxiety, fatherhood, and his upcoming album, ’I Want Blood’ releasing Spring 2025! https://www.instagram.com/sleazyworld_go/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/djexel/ https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://tprmediagroup.com https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 The Progress Report theme song created by Jaylii (produced by Sparkz): https://www.instagram.com/jayliiradio/ https://www.instagram.com/trakmanmuzikllc/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashlee Johnson, also known as Ms $29 Million, skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about turning her pain into purpose with her ‘Street Widows Foundation’ and ‘Street Widows Podcast’ after tragically losing her husband to gun violence in Atlanta, navigating grief, raising 2 kids by herself, relating to widows such as Lauren London and Mia Jaye, thoughts on gun reform, being a TedX speaker, and plans for her upcoming book. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ees__/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hate to report that Atlanta rapper Lotto Savage was murdered in his hometown. Here's our latest interview with Lotto from 2024. Atlanta, GA artist Lotto Savage skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about getting out of his record deal with Bases Loaded, originally being 21 Savage’s hype man and originally not supposed to be a rapper, blowing through his money, Travis Scott being the first person to play his song “Trapped It Out”, learning how to rap from 21 Savage, shares his thoughts on YFN Lucci and Young Thug arrests, speaks on Lil Keed’s death being a sacrifice for his family, addresses his relationship now with Loso Loaded, fans confusing his name with Latto, shares why he stop drinking lean, and plans for his upcoming project titled ‘Unfinished Business’. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereallottosavage/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL join forces for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about the do’s and don’t’s at listening events, Millennium Tour performances, Doechii saying heterosexual men are red flags, DDG and Halle Bailey parenting issues, Boosie has a new baby on the way with his longtime girlfriend, Claressa Shields and Remy Ma boxing battle over Papoose, Kash Doll and Tracy T go their separate ways. https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/djexel/ https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://tprmediagroup.com https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 The Progress Report theme song created by Jaylii (produced by Sparkz): https://www.instagram.com/jayliiradio/ https://www.instagram.com/trakmanmuzikllc/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You gotta put in a little extra work when you from Long Island cause we not a borough” ~ Chow Lee Long Island artist Chow Lee skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about being the sexiest n*gga alive, creating sexy drill music alongside his bro’s, Cash Cobain, and Bay Swag, breaks down his unique recording and writing process, recording himself at home, differences being signed vs being indie after landing record deal with Empire, Rolling Loud performances, ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ sold out concert Valentine’s Day in New York, and plans for his upcoming album which will be the follow up to his 2024 album, ’S*x Drive’. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thankschow/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Its ok to get help” ~ Glockianna 18 year old rapper Glockianna skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about graduating High School at age 16, being raised by her grandparents and having an old soul, getting into rapping in school, growing up in a musical household, passion for crunk music, keeping the genre alive and paying homage to the OGs, overcoming depression and losing passion for music when music execs tried to change her, receiving support from female artists such as Gloss Up, K Carbon, and, Poison Ivi, and dream collabs. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glockkii/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Being on reality TV makes you famous, not rich” ~ Nikki Natural Miami, Florida artist and actress Nikki Natural skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about how she balances motherhood while being a creative, her career getting affected by Covid, acting on BMF series and P Valley, dating life and more. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkinatural/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I done seen everybody but Tupac and Biggie” ~ Will Belefonte of Will Hustle TV Will Belefonte of Will Hustle TV skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about coming up doing street DVDs, being a concert promoter by trade, being ahead of his time making himself famous online before social media was poplar, plans to sell unreleased content for documentaries to create legacy to enhance the black community, growing up in Austin, Texas after his mom moved from Brooklyn, New York, distaste for the media game now, and plans for SXSW 2025. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willbelefonte/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Young black men don’t be lawless… but you gon manage your life based off what you have access to” ~ BEO Rush BEO Rush, Selfmade Shark, Squally G, StingLikeABee, Lil Wildlife, YSL Fireboy, and Lil 9 all skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak out about coming from Louisiana except YSL Fireboy who proudly reps Harlem, New York, Louisiana’s crooked prison system, coping with deaths and tragedy, getting blamed for friends death, being influenced by Cash Money, maturing, connection to YSL, and fatherhood. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risktaker360global/ https://www.instagram.com/risktakerbully/ https://www.instagram.com/rtf_squally_g/ https://www.instagram.com/ysl_fireboy/ https://www.instagram.com/_ykttttt9/ https://www.instagram.com/selfmade_shark/ https://www.instagram.com/lilwildlife.17/ https://www.instagram.com/stinglikea.bee/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Falling back from being out of sight gets boring sometimes but you can’t just be everywhere cause you don’t earn your respect that way being too accessible” ~ YBS Skola Baltimore artist YBS Skola skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about catching a big break with his 2017 song “Shinning”, come up process and sacrifices with being a rapper, past run ins with the law, linking up with Atlanta rappers Lil Baby, YFN Lucci, and Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Baltimore’s music scene then and now, ‘I Need Love’ EP catered to the ladies, acting and upcoming film, fatherhood, and the importance of giving back to the community. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ybs_skola/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Swayvo Twain skips class with The Progress Report to speak about originally not wanting to do music because his parents did music, hardships of being a kid of celebs and making a name for himself as an artist, growing up with his grandparents as his parents were on the road during his childhood in Columbia, South Carolina, ’Articles of Swayvo Twain’ upcoming project, being the sexiest fat n*gga alive, and passion for acting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

H-Town to ATL! Underground legends Slim Thug and Propain sit down with Lalaa Shepard for a new edition of Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report to speak about their upcoming movie and project inspired by Houston culture titled, ’Double Cup” both releasing Spring 2025, both artists recall first meeting each other, run down their H-Town Mount Rushmore lists, discusses the importance of black ownership, collaborating with Beyonce, Young Dolph, Nipsey Hussle, Megan Thee Stallion, Rich Homie Quan, and not being affected by not receiving credit in the game for their contributions to the culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL join forces for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to share their input on Detroit rapper Big Dank suing Lyft, Drake’s success without major label support and new album, Lil Durk’s wrongful death lawsuit, BMF potentially being canceled, rap beefs with Kash Doll and Asian Doll, and Alabama Barker and Bhad Bhabie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Progress Report Media Group is highlighting black creative heroes all year long! Rich Homie Monta joins The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL to speak about meeting Rich Homie Quan when he was young and being his baseball coach, eventually becoming his manager experiencing every high and low together, being an active advocate for mental health, rough upbringing n Atlanta, GA, and remaining pure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Dank skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about appearing on Ms Deb’s show ‘Deb’s House’, taking music serious at 8 years old with her dad, having confidence instilled from her family, admits to being big since a child and living with ongoing thyroid issues, Lyft lawsuit, health issues, dating deal breakers, ghost writing for artists, and her new R&B single, “So What”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atlanta rapper Lil Donald skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his new project, ‘Don Soza - Nobody Knows Me’, losing his mother during a high point in his career, getting dissed by fake friends, fatherhood, dating tall women, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fuquan Forrest skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to reflect on being locked up for 2 years for theft, turning his life around starting his clothing brand Bold Culture, styling for K Camp, Blac Chyna, Phor from Black Ink, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jiah skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about being an athlete since a kid, passion for music and writing, being compared to other artists, females taking over, and defines our keyword “progress”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawty Lo JR skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about Shawty Lo passing away 9 years ago, coping with grief, Down 4 Lo week in Detroit and Atlanta, D4L split, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Da Baby a real one” ~ Trap Dickey Hartsville, South Carolina artist Trap Dickey skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his song “Blue Devils” blowing up online, putting on for the Carolina’s, ‘Trap Or Die’ project, plans for upcoming music, fatherhood, and leaving the streets to become a full-time rapper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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“Music been my passion for a long time, I just don’t want anything to happen and I’m just known for shaking ass” ~ Mizz Twerksum/ Saturdayy Mizz Twerksum joins The Progress Report Podcast with Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk to speak about going viral in the early 2000s twerking on social media, pouring into her passion for music and releasing her self-titled EP ‘Saturdayy’, making money on OnlyFans, love life, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aleza returns to Skipping Class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her recent birthday, background as a hooper, ‘Back To Me’ project, working with Juicy J, motherhood, and her upcoming R&B song releasing Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Beasy Jones, Big Stevo (producer and co-writer), actor Reginald Walker, and Charles Burgees (writer of the film) all skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about their roles in their newly released film ‘Negligence’ now streaming for free on Tubi! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

East Memphis artist A.R. The Mermaid skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about getting into music, being influenced by Atlanta rapper Hoodrich Pablo Juan, going fully independent after her deal ended with 300 Ent, relationships with other female artists such as Slimeroni and K Carbon, love for yoga, sexuality, dating men and women, past issues with deceased artist Enchanting, and her upcoming project titled ‘What’s Next’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The studio is literally my therapy and saving grace” ~ Drew Sidora Actress, songstress, dancer, and songwriter Drew Sidora visits The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard and DJ eXeL to speak about her extensive history in entertainment! Drew Sidora opens up about originally being from Chicago, raised in a two parent household, learned to play piano at age 3, has been signed to Slip-N-Records, BabyFace, and a girls group with Def Jam but none of the music was ever released. Drew then got into acting as a teen and has since had major roles on the TV shows, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, ‘The Game’, popular films such as ‘White Chicks’, acted as T-Boz in the ‘TLC Biopic’, and several other films. Drew also reflects on her decision to divorce her husband after 10 years which inspired her to get back into music kicking off 2025 with her new single, “I Did It To Me”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“One mood, one cadence in this industry ain’t gone get it, that’s boring” ~ Yung L.A. Yung Ralph & Yung L.A. skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about rebranding themselves, both coming from Atlanta, GA Zone 3, ‘Juug Lingo’ collab project produced by Nard&B, finally are able to enjoy the fruits of their labor after getting business right, love for smaller markets and other independent artists, remembers Rich Gang days, success with Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, and Birdman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You the hardest thing to come out BR since Lil Phat” Baton Rouge artist Tre Savage makes his second appearance on Skipping Class with host Lalaa Shepard presented by The Progress Report to speak about his latest project ‘I AIN’T HAVE NOTHING BUT A DREAM’, getting exclusive vocals from the late Lil Phat, hardships of being Webbie’s son and rapping, upcoming joint projects with Webbie and Boosie’s son, Tootie Raww, recently meeting Boosie for the first time, dreams of becoming an actor, fatherhood and first learning he would be a dad when his daughter was already 9 months old, dream collabs with Nipsey Hussle and Michael Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“People don’t know the half of what I’ve been through because I suppressed it so long…” ~ Mac Bre-Z Gucci Mane’s first artist Mac Bre-Z, most known for her verses on Gucci Mane’s early 2000s songs “Pillz” and “Go Head” does her second interview with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to break down her frustrations with Gucci and confirms that there is no “beef” between them but she wants compensation and credit for her contributions to their songs, “Pillz” and “Go Head”. During the episode, Mac Bre-Z addresses social media critics who call her crazy, her issues with Keyshia Ka’oir, and shares why she believes Gucci Mane is a clone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I paved the way… I crawled the way for a lot of these Houston female rappers so that they can walk” ~ Just Brittany Just Brittany joins The Progress Report Podcast’s Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk where we discuss Just Brittany’s journey to becoming sober, past life as a stripper, winning ‘Signed’ reality TV show in 2017 and learning from mixing business with pleasure, recalls having a stalker, overcoming domestic abuse with Z-Ro and Houston turning their back on her prompting her to relocate to Atlanta, remembers the late Rich Homie Quan and Beat King, growth and progress, the independent grind, and her upcoming album ‘Round Trip’ releasing January featuring Kodak Black! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“It wouldn’t be no Future if it wasn’t for Yung L.A.” ~ Alley Boy Atlanta heavyweights Yung L.A. and Alley Boy do their first joint interview together with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about what each other means to the city and culture of Atlanta, new single “Back on That” produced by Nard&B/ Trenchwerk, upcoming collaboration album ‘Mob Lingo’ and tour, the independent grind, cons of signing a record deal, ageism in Hip Hop, health tips for smokers, fatherhood, living with past trauma and PTSD, karma, and defines our keyword “PROGRESS”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Covid saved my life” ~ Marcus Muscogee “$co” Marcus Muscogee “$co” skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in a military family, serving 11 years in the army, going overseas twice, plans to go back to college and eventually become a music therapist, balancing family life and a third marriage, coping with the death of his mother, and learning to trust God! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FishXGrits skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about rapping since age 3, has over 18 projects out, has features with Peewee Longway, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, and Sauce Walka, and explains the “IZM” lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I am the greatest song writer alive from Campbellton Road… Grady Baby” ~ Sean Garrett Super producer, artist, and songwriter Sean Garrett skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in ATL, writing hits for Beyonce, Ciara, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Polo Da Don, Scott Storch, Fergie, Kelis, Jamie Foxx, Bangladesh, Gucci Mane, Mario, remembers the late music mogul Chubbie Baby, recalls relationship with Michael Jackson, speaks on new single “Baddie” featuring Jacquees, importance of men being vulnerable to women, offers financial advise, and shares untold stories about artists and producers in the music industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 year old, 175 light heavyweight, PRO fighter Najee Lopez skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his journey to becoming the person he is now, losing his father, growing up as a mixed male being African American and Puerto Rican, having over 200 amateur fights before officially going pro, growing up in East Atlanta, staying disciplined mentally, physically, and spiritually. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“People think celebs are God JR or Jesus Jenkins” ~ Z-Ro Houston legend Z-Ro makes his debut on The Progress Report Podcast’s Lunch Table Talk segment with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL to speak about why he thinks the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul boxing match was fake, SLAB culture, avoiding legal issues sampling music, duties as a public figure, sex with robots, “No Ice” new single, relationships with other Texas artists, and focusing on health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I don’t rely on just music, I’m a hustler, I just got to do my thang and keep going” ~ Cheeze Beatz Super producer Cheeze Beatz skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about originally being from Miami, moving to Atlanta at age 12 with a man who eventually abandoned his mom, being raised by women, started off as a rapper then began producing, shares intimate stories about artists such as Nicki Minaj, Plies, Nardo Wick, Yung Joc, and speaks about his business ventures outside of music such as his Hibachi by Entrees food business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colonial Heights, Virginia artist Truth Why skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about hardships growing up being a mixed male, being a former athlete and thoughts on NIL deals, being influenced musically by Chris Brown, being a full-time entrepreneur alongside his dad, and fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fort Myers, FL artist SBM Zay does his very first interview with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about life with cerebral palsy, becoming a full-time rapper, not interested in signing with a major record label, upcoming single with Enphamus, and shares advice for other artists on the independent grind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I think a lot of people feel stuck in playing basketball… I knew I didn’t want to play forever” ~ Tiffany “Tip” Hayes Tiffany “Tip” Hayes makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard and DJ eXeL to speak about growing up in Polk County, Florida, being coached by her mother as a kid, being recruited by the goat, Coach Geno Auriemma at UConn and starting since her Freshman year in college, being inspired by Allen Iverson, getting drafted to the Atlanta Dream, rocky split 10th season, playing one year with Connecticut Sun, and most recently playing with the Las Vegas Aces and earning the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year Award. Tiffany Hayes also discusses her 2024 Olympic experience playing 3x3 basketball for Azerbaijan (Europe), experience playing overseas, not being able to benefit from NIL deals, women dunking in the WNBA, pre-game fashion, entrepreneurship, plans for retiring, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Ive gotten back to just having fun with everything… It started off as a passion then at a certain point it turned into work and it became less fun but we must find out way back to that joy and why we started doing it!” ~ Jasun Jabbar Jasun Jabbar returns to The Progress Report to speak about his passions for rapping, producing, and acting, recalls working on the first seasons of BMF and Big Meech being freed, acting with Keyshia Cole on her biopic, learning lessons from actress Loretta Divine, lists his Mount Rushmore of actors, speaks on being an independent artist, paying homage to Eazy - E on new song, releasing 3 albums this year, giving out merch for free to fans, and Jasun defines our keyword “progress”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL of The Progress Report Podcast get together for another edition of Lunch Table Talk to speak about Donald Trump defeating Kamala Harris for the 2024 Presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Movies change everything… People act stupid when your famous and I didn’t like that” ~ Brandon T Jackson Brandon T Jackson makes his debut on The Progress Report with host Lalaa Shepard to speak about growing up in Detroit, being the son of 2 pastors, life as a preachers kid, moving to Hollywood to pursue his dreams of becoming a comedian and actor at age 19, landing major film roles and his life changing forever, opening for Chris Tucker, being mentored by Sinbad and Rip Michaels, working relationship with Shad Moss AKA Bow Wow, British actors taking over, money management and entrepreneurship, fatherhood and raising 4 kids, his upcoming special ‘Chest Out’ releasing late December, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices