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Yung L.A. & Alley Boy speak on forgiveness, kidney failure, blowing racks, paving the way for Future

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“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

Dec 17, 20241h 14m

Marcus Muscogee “$co” speaks on medically retiring from the military after getting DUI

“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

Dec 15, 202431 min

FishXGrits breaks down the “IZM” lifestyle, independent grind, knew he wanted rap since age 5

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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

Dec 13, 202431 min

How did Jacquees become the King of R&B? “People think everything goes perfect in the studio, me and Scott Storch fought creating “Gimmie That” & “Run It for Chris Brown! ~ Sean Garrett

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“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

Dec 11, 20241h 5m

Najee Lopez speaks on going PRO in boxing, 12-0 record, addresses rumors boxing is fake, thoughts on Mike Tyson, Claressa Shields

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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

Dec 6, 202421 min

Z-Ro speaks on giving up lean cold turkey after having a stroke, details the real reason Trae Tha Truth is mad at him

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“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

Dec 3, 20241h 6m

Cheeze Beatz speaks on being in disbelief about Rich Homie Quan & Takeoff passings, confirms Cardi B album

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“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

Nov 25, 202438 min

TruthWhy speaks on buying his first house from doing women’s nails, entrepreneurship, Chris Brown influence

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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

Nov 22, 202420 min

Fort Myers, FL artist SBM Zay addresses rumors that he was shot and born with cerebral palsy

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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

Nov 19, 202414 min

Tiffany “Tip” Hayes speaks on WNBA 6th Player of the Year Award, 2024 Olympic experience, women having to play overseas to make money, & more!

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“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

Nov 18, 20241h 2m

Jasun Jabbar reflects on his role on BMF, acting with Keyshia Cole, affects of Hollywood writers strike, music

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“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

Nov 11, 202431 min

Did Kamala not get picked because she’s a woman? Donald Trump wins Presidency, DJs at The Polls experience

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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

Nov 7, 202416 min

Brandon T Jackson addresses hiatus from Hollywood & choosing comedy over becoming a pastor, Bow Wow

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“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

Nov 4, 202437 min

Kamala Harris black girl issues, Donald Trump is racist, Hip Hop is crashing out

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Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL of The Progress Report Podcast get together for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk to speak about 2024 being a rough year for Hip Hop, Katt Williams predicted people would be exposed all year, Lil Durk locked up, Quando Rondo forgiveness, Young Thug is free, and voting season is amongst us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4, 202435 min

Kash Doll addresses name change, ‘The Last Doll’, studio session with Young Dolph, Dej Loaf, Claressa Shields walk out

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“I dress really girlie and cute but I’m a real n*gga too” ~ Kash Doll Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report Podcast catches up with Kash Doll at the Revolt Studios in ATL to reflect on coming up in Detroit, reveals she used to hoop in school, reflects on walking out the “GWOAT” Claressa Shields for her boxing match, background as a dancer, receiving organic support from male rappers, especially Detroit artists, fan tattoos, shares that she’s still single but still loves Tracy T’s kids like they are her own, motherhood, new single “Comfy” with Tink, and her upcoming album, ’The Last Doll’ releasing November 15th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 202415 min

Amari Noelle speaks on acting on ‘The Chi’ with her brother, sexuality not defining her career, new album

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“Love is an action word… Love is being selfless” ~ Amari Noelle Amari Noelle skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her background in the church, growing up in Gary, Indiana, discovering her voice at a young age, getting kicked off her college basketball team pushing her to become an artist, collaborating with Jacob Latimore, Kirko Bangz, and Kodie Shane on music, tour life with Kaash Paige, acting career, balancing the grind, and her upcoming album,’The Reintroduction’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 202437 min

Big Meech is free, Atlanta rapper Peso Montana gets 50 years in prison, Keyshia Cole & Hunxho dating

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Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL of The Progress Report Podcast share their thoughts on doing business with friends, double standards of dating for males and females, Jess Hilarious and Loren’s roles on The Breakfast Club, Atlanta rapper Peso Montana receiving a 50 year sentence in prison, how much we miss Wendy Williams in the media space, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 20241h 20m

King Elway speaks on Killer Mike co-sign, selling his ‘2 Soulful’ project for $100, entrepreneurship

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Griffin, GA artist King Elway chops it up with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report live at his ‘2 Soulful’ listening experience. During the conversation, King Elway discusses selling the project for $100 following Nipsey Hussle’s infrastructure, ‘2 Soulful’ production and features with Translee, Starlito, Deante Hitchcock, Jody Breeze, and his homies from Griffin, GA, entrepreneurship and owning Wing It Deli, a shoe cleaning business, being a barber, all while being an artist and a father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 202420 min

Hunnit Milez speaks on spending over $50,000 in jewelry, Icewear Vezzo feature, how not having an active father affected him

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Trenton, New Jersey artist Hunnit Milez makes his return back to Skipping Class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about filming a music video with live goats on a farm for his song “Youngest Turnt”, fatherhood and healing from trauma, interest in acting, and his upcoming project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 202427 min

Just Call Me Veto speaks on transition from rapper to podcaster, squashing misunderstanding with Mykko Montana

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“I feel like I’m back connected with me” ~ Just Call Me Veto Just Call Me Veto skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his roots in New Orleans, New Jersey, and Atlanta, seeking peace, passion for wrestling, Vibin with Veto Podcast, the importance of traveling the world and getting his music played in Africa, recording his potential last album and contemplating being done with music to use his voice in other ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 202438 min

Talameshia speaks on being the female version of her late boyfriend Beat King, grinding & grieving

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“I’m grieving and grinding” ~ Talameshia Houston, Texas artist #Talameshia skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her upbringing in Houston, singing since age 3, singing in the choir, getting signed to Beyonce’s dad, Matthew Knowles while she was in a girls group, dating the late Beat King, coping with his passing, importance of mental health, and her new EP, “T Time”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 202427 min

GiGi Maguire speaks on being the muse for P Valley, making $28,000 in 28 minutes at Magic City, Lip Service & Lip Service Souf Podcast

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“If the money was still the same right now, I would still be stripping right now” ~ GiGi Maguire The one and only GiGi Maguire joins Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL to speak about growing up in Philly, being born a side baby, becoming a teen parent and relocating to Atlanta to escape abusive boyfriend, Magic City history and starting working there in 2005 making history for her performances, formerly being known as your favorite strippers favorite stripper, addresses rumors that she has a BBL and speaks on complications with her butt injections, ageism in the strip club, proudly being 45 years old and would still strip if the money was in the clubs like it once was, recalls being friends with benefits with Lil Wayne, getting approached by younger men, pegging men, getting “flewed" out to eat at Applebee’s, goal to open restaurant dedicated to her mother who was an herbalist, introduces her niece who is a dancer and their upcoming media brand Lip Service Souf which is a branch of Angela Yee’s Lip Service Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 20241h 25m

Yung Joc speaks on teaching Gucci Mane to freestyle, Losing Rich Homie Quan, addresses broke rumors, NLE Choppa Pride performance

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“I’m very grateful to have been able to sustain this long and have a fruitful career” ~ Yung Joc Yung Joc skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his upbringing and childhood, creating timeless music, his older songs going viral on Tik Tok, his thoughts on the Atlanta music scene now, losing Rich Homie Quan, giving artists their flowers while they are alive, transitioning to music, reality TV, acting, and radio, heterosexual men performing at homosexual events, thoughts on the Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and his upcoming suspense drama film ‘Allure’ releasing October 2024 on Tubi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 20241h 17m

Wakko The Kidd discusses the recovery process after being shot 6 times, Airheadz cannabis strain

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Wakko The Kidd skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in North Hollywood, both of his parents having a background in music and entertainment, started rapping and smoking at age 11, music with Rio Da Yung OG, Peewee Longway, Icewear Vezzo, and many others, entrepreneurship, owning a studio, and upcoming tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 202419 min

Noodah05 speaks on getting discovered by Lil Baby in the hood, 4PF record label name change, originally not having a passion for rapping

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“You gotta go a little harder when you signed to a artist” ~ Noodah05 24 year old recording artist #Nooda05 joins Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL to speak about his relationship with Lil Baby, growing up in Atlanta, trauma selling in rap, adjustments to becoming a public figure, lyrics being used against rappers, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 20241h 15m

Rich Homie Quan talks getting kidnapped by Gucci for 3 days, Bow Wow influence, Young Thug FLASHBACK

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“I’m back dropping music, nothing is holding me down, I’m back to telling my story” ~ Rich Homie Quan Flashback 2021 edition of 'Conversations with Lalaa' series with The Progress Report's own Lalaa Shepard and the late Atlanta native Rich Homie Quan to speak about his come up doing open mics, his first big break with “Type of Way”, hating his most popular song to date, “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)”, changes in the music industry since 2013, fatherhood, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 202417 min

Lotto Savage shares why he never signed to 21 Savage, signing $5,000 record deal, stopped doing drugs

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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’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202432 min

OG Parker speaks on making a song with DDG & his son Halo, plaques over Grammys, recording with Takeoff & PnB Rock

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Super producer OG Parker skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to reflect on their first interview back in 2016, golden days being signed to QC, always keeping God first, being raised in the church, producing Migos “Walk It Talk It” FT Drake, Megan Thee Stallion “Thot Sh*t”, PARTYNEXTDOOR “Loyal” FT Drake, Drake and Kendrick Lamar rap beef being good for Hip Hop, his debut EP ‘Moments’, and record label Neutral Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202423 min

T7 addresses being labeled as a singing rapper, Rich Homie Quan influence, Florida Mount Rushmore

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“The first person I started listening to was Rich Homie Quan” ~ T7 Miami, FL artist #T7 returns to Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report with Lalaa Shepard to speak about his latest project, ‘Baby Roller’ The EP, the flashy High Rollerz lifestyle, having to leave the city to get love, remaining professional during sound issues during performance, and the importance of artist development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202420 min

I’m a Freebandz n***a forever, I’m just building mine” ~ Lil Wookie

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“All that one foot in and one foot out is a lose lose” ~ Lil Wookie Atlanta artist #LilWookie skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about serving one year in jail, learning himself and patience, hair growth, “Thot Life” song with Young Thug, thoughts on YSL, and new music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 202418 min

Lil Terrio speaks on going viral at age 6, weight loss journey inspired by hurtful comments

“I didn’t have much of a childhood without being famous, my whole childhood I was famous” ~ Lil Terrio Lil Terrio makes his debut on Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report with host Lalaa Shepard to speak about going viral at age 6 and dancing online, monetizing content and avoiding getting finessed, shares his advice for people looking to lose weight, and plans for upcoming music. #OohKillEm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 202417 min

41 (Kyle Richh & TaTa) speak on “Bent” going GOLD, drill rap genre, “B.A.S” collab with Megan Thee Stallion

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“41 is a family… same young n***as who had the same dream and wanted to win and came together” ~ TaTa/ Kyle Richh 2/3s of Brooklyn, New York music collective 41 (Kyle Richh & TaTa) skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about coming up together in Brooklyn, following their dreams of becoming rappers although their parents wanted them to be doctors, their song “Bent” officially going GOLD, getting Sexyy Red on the remix, best advice from Busta Rhymes and Jadakiss, upcoming music video for their collaboration song “B.A.S” with Megan Thee Stallion featured on her latest album ‘MEGAN’, and their best purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 202419 min

Dennis McDonald details his role as Reggie on Bad Boys films, being a teen parent, plans for Kobe Bryant biopic

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Dennis McDonald skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in the South Bronx playing sports, attending the Boys and Girls Club as a youth, becoming an actor at age 15 while being a teen parent, landing his role as Reggie in the Bad Boys films franchise, military and martial arts training to prepare for the role in the latest film, advice to inspiring actors, best fan encounters, and plans for upcoming roles and films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 202417 min

RecoHavoc speaks on co-signs from Lil Uzi Vert & PnB Rock, independent grind, Philly roots

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“You only good as what you negotiate” ~ RecoHavoc Philly artist #RecoHavoc skips class with Emani Kash of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in Philly, rapping since age 12, signing a major record deal, going back independent, past life as a DJ, using music as therapy, and his new single “Circles”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 202419 min

Our thoughts on Caresha addressing JT and Diddy, end of City Girls, break dancing at the Olympics

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Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL of The Progress Report Podcast share their thoughts and opinions on gymnast Jordan Chiles getting her medal snatched away, the viral Australian break dancer, Caresha speaks out finally, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 202417 min

Luh Tyler speaks on Erykah Badu co-sign, OJ Da Juiceman collab, XXL Freshmen, debut album ‘Mr Skii’

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Aug 22, 202448 min

Jay Fizzle shares why he doesn’t believe in condoms, 26 kids, music with BMs, Young Dolph birthday

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“If you got some money and some motion, you not supposed to be in Memphis” ~ Jay Fizzle Paper Route Empire artist #JayFizzle returns to Skipping Class to speak with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report about his debut album, ‘Who Is Grizzape’, featuring his 10th baby mama on the project, music with his son’s and daughter’s, aiming for 50 kids, child support issues, Ralo and 03Greedo first day out experiences, Paper Route Tour coming up, support from Deion Sanders and his family for Young Dolph and his kids, plans for reality TV, and linking with Key Glock, Kenny Muney, Big Moochie Grape, Joe Gifted, and Big Scarr for music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 202419 min

Zaytoven lists his trap music Mount Rushmore, wings & food truck, upcoming projects with Young Dro, Bobby Fishscale, Money Man and his son Zayskii

“The Progress Report was one of the first places that made me feel like somebody when I get interviewed, that made me feel like I was somebody back in the day” ~ Zaytoven The Progress Report media coorspondent Mik Fly caught up with the trap music legend himself #Zaytoven to get his thoughts on the current state of the music industry, upcoming business endeavors, and project announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 20245 min

NuFace speaks on moving to ATL because of Freaknik, getting Fabo on Killer Mike’s album, supporting his friends

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“Sometimes, I don’t even know what I do… I’m just supporting my friends” ~ Nuface Hip Hop historian #NuFace joins Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL to speak about originally being from Detroit and relocating to Atlanta after experiencing Freaknik, looking up to the blue print of Clarence Alexander Avant, attending Clark Atlanta University and seeing and meeting a lot of Hip Hop acts for his first time, believing in artists early, the importance of checking in on strong friends, offers ideas for making money behind the scenes and adding value, having his work featured in LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells event, multiple Hip Hop exhibits, preserving the culture, and raising 4 daughters. #NuFaceWasThere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 20241h 16m

BHM Pezzy speaks on his viral “Webbie Flow” song, being called the down south Biggie, spelling name wrong

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“You need a team for sure” ~ BHM Pezzy Atlanta, GA artist #BHMPezzy skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about being raised by his grandmother, his experience signing to a major record label as a teen, almost quitting music, his close relationship with God, preferences in women and not minding soft BBLs, shares why he wouldn’t sign with Gucci Mane, issues with “Webbie Flow” sample, upcoming project ‘12 Shades Of Grey’, and music with music producer Forever Rolling, and investments outside of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 202427 min

Compton, California artist Klovis Khepri breaks down gang culture in Cali, transitioning from athlete to artist

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Compton, California artist #KlovisKhepri skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up on the West Coast, receiving a college scholarship to play football, creating feel good music that speaks to the soul, shares his thoughts on the Kendrick Lamar & Drake rap beef, and speaks on the importance of artist accolades such as Grammy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 202421 min

MyaaP speaks on “On My Daddy” tagline, originally being a dancer and getting discovered as a rapper via TikTok

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Independent artist #MyyaP skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about coming up on the East side of Milwaukee, learning how to rap from her older brother, writing her own music, 30 day tour with Veeze, and plans for music with Anycia, Sexyy Red, and Lakeyah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 202415 min

Atlanta artist Baby Zay speaks on his first time in prison, serving time with Gunna, his BM cutting his foot

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“In this world its good and bad, you gotta pick which one you is” ~ Baby Zay Baby Zay skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in Atlanta, GA, recently getting released from prison after serving one year, taking a 2 year sentence for his former friend that snitched on him, starting out being an music engineer and coming up with super producer ATL Jacob, taking music serious after his first recording session at Patchwerk Studios, linking with DJ Swamp Izzo because of Young Thug for his project, ’Way Too Easy’ project, and co-parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 202437 min

AMG Twinz speaks on signing to Future, 2 year hiatus from releasing music, indie grind

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“Hard work beats talent, them long nights gon pay off” ~ AMG Twinz The AMG Twinz skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about originally being from Columbus, GA and relocating to Atlanta in Highschool, getting introduced to rapping from their uncle at age 13, changing their rap name, avoiding bad record deals, relationships with Young Thug and Karlae, upcoming performances on Metro Boomin and Future’s ‘We Trust You Tour’, and plans for their upcoming album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 202419 min

Quezz Ruthless addresses Gucci Mane Big Scarr funeral drama, becoming his own man, Enchanting

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“I just stay away from these b*tches” ~ Quezz Ruthless 22 years old rapper #QuezzRuthless skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about coming up in Memphis, TN, support from the city and other rappers, the importance of moving away from the city after becoming famous, coping with death, and unreleased music with Big Scarr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 202424 min

Quana Bandz shares her first reaction to the Young Thug arrest and Lil Keed passing 4 days after & addresses overdose rumors

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Quana Bandz skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her upbringing in Atlanta, experiencing different sides and eventually getting kicked out of Atlanta public schools, being around NBA YoungBoy and starting to rap, meeting Lil Keed and eventually having a daughter named Naychur. Quana also shares intimate details of her relationship with the late rapper Lil Keed, having a miscarriage before his funeral, receiving support from his family, her new single “Fat A$$”, and relationships with other female rappers Anycia, Kayla B, Enchanting, and Karlae. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 202439 min

Claressa Shields speaks on women dominating in sports, being a therapist to black kids, hosts public workout in Atlanta

2 time Olympic gold medal champ and only female to hold undisputed world titles in three weight divisions, the one and only Claressa Shields hosts a public workout in Atlanta, GA at Hitsville gym and speaks with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report about other women in sports that she likes to watch, recalls her father originally not wanting her to box because she was a female, giving back to her community and kids, recalls walking out with Detroit’s own Kash Doll last year and this year she reveals she will be walked out by Dej Loaf and the Detroit Piston’s drum line, and she defines our keyword “progress”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20248 min

Ray Daniels speaks on becoming an entrepreneur over taking a label job, compares Drake to Chick-Fil-A, & importance of having boundaries in the music business

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“If you are independent or signed, there’s no difference in the work you have to do” ~ Ray Daniels Ray Daniels makes his debut on Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL to speak about being self-taught, originally being from the East Coast by the way of Atlanta, GA now. Ray speaks on his journey in the music business and how the game is shifting, being a superhero for black people through his podcast, the importance of having boundaries in the music industry, Nicki Minaj carrying female rap, Sexyy Red being relatable, female rap having to be genderless, fatherhood, morals needing to be placed over money, entrepreneurship and not being afraid to invest in himself, having boundaries in the music industry, and offers advice for podcasts to make money outside of Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 20241h 20m

FTO Sett addresses Gucci Mane 1017 curse, ‘King Crook’, wants to meet with Trump to help his community

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“Gucci Mane told me, I want to get you out of your environment, you remind me of me” ~ FTO Sett FTO Sett makes his debut on Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report with Lalaa Shepard to speak about growing up in South Vegas, Memphis, cutting off his hair, growing up with Pooh Shiesty and Big Scarr, FTO name meaning, giving back to his community, releasing one song before getting signed by Gucci Mane, and his new EP ‘King Crook’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 202436 min

Big Trap StickLife CEO recalls tricking himself out of the streets so he wouldn’t make a career out of trapping and enlisting in the military to make money

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“I’m not gatekeeping the game, I'm passing it down” ~ Big Trap StickLife CEO Big Trap skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about becoming the CEO of StickLife Productions, originally wanting to be a rapper growing up and wanting to provide opportunities for upcoming artists through his production company, growing up in Decatur, GA, having his first child at age 16, shares how he is related to rapper Peewee Longway, and background serving in the military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 202421 min