The Progress Report Podcast

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

“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

“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

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

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

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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

“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

“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

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

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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

“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

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

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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

“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

“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

“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

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

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

“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

“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

“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

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

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

“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

“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

“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

Roofs by Don speaks on transitioning from just being an artist to creating his own roofing business, missing out on a $3,000 Rick Ross feature before understanding the music business, tips for successful entrepreneurs, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I know how much everyone is a fan of him… never in my life did I think I would wake up and say I gotta Chris Brown feature” ~ Skylar Blatt Cincinnati, Ohio artist #SkylarBlatt makes her debut on Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL to speak about her upbringing in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, goals to give back to the community, love for gaming, her sexuality and preferences when dating, background in sports, offers advice for healing from childhood trauma, and her 2 projects ‘Blatt Szn’ and ‘Blattys Knight’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Being signed to a label really slowed me down” ~ Co Cash Memphis rapper #CoCash skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about being born and raised in Memphis, becoming a rapper and rebranding with a new name, his relationship with other Memphis rappers, comparisons musically to Da Baby and Young Dolph, still feeling underrated and under heard, being health conscious and no longer eating meat or smoking, fatherhood and being a girl dad, and his upcoming self-titled project ‘Cash’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 year old artist #LayBankz makes her debut on Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL to speak about growing up in Philly, dancing, singing since age 3, rapping since age 15, breaks down the differences from club music in different cities, upcoming music with Latto and best advice, thoughts on Enchanting passing and their last conversation, TikTok helping her music career, and her 2 projects ‘Now You See Me’ and ‘After 7’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pennsylvania rapper Johnny Mase skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up with his grandparents since his parents were on drugs, fatherhood and raising a boy, inspiration from Mac Miller, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Wiz Khalifa, linking with DJ Holiday, and upcoming tour with Montana 300. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Stay prayed up” ~ K Carbon 22 year old rapper #KCarbon joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report Podcast to speak about her new EP ‘Diary of a Hustler’, Memphis upbringing and family support for her career, receiving love from Gangsta Boo before her untimely passing, relationships with Glorilla, Gloss Up, Slimeroni, Aleza, and other female artists, hopping in friends beefs, plastic surgery, and message to her day one fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lul Jaida skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about coming from Chicago and stereotypes about her city, getting into rapping 2 years ago, writing music over freestyling, music with female rappers AR The Mermaid and Bali Baby, her new single “Back Seat” and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 year old music producer #DxnteMadeIt skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about getting into music production, moving from Jamaica to USA with his family, losing his Jamaican accent, gaining weight after eating American foods, life adjustments, graduating Highschool and prom experience, producing for 42Dugg, Moneybagg Yo, YTB Fatt, Bossman D Low, Rob49, and his upcoming producer project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I had to pay attention to more of the business and what I really wanna do with this and where I’m at with it… I feel like God is showing me if I be 2 feet in, he will show me the fruits of my labor, but if I keep tryna be 1 foot in and 1 foot out, he gon keep putting me through shit” ~ Jose Guapo Jose Guapo skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his latest project, ‘Sorry For The Addiction’, his old songs going viral on TikTok, being a street emo artist and a rockstar, learning the business side of music, becoming a podcaster, beef with Flakko and rap beefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Do the things that keep you balanced and on your path” ~ Maleigh Zan 22 year old artist Maleigh Zan skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her lucrative modeling career, meshing genres of music and being influenced by her mother who appeared on Making The Band and her uncle who is a popular house DJ, ethnicity and growing up in Atlanta, GA after moving from Savannah, GA at age 9, having a twin sister who is also a musician, female rapper support, signing to the same record label as Sexyy Red, performing her singles “Gag”, “Work”, and “8 Ball” at Pride events and support from the gay community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atlanta, GA artist #Anycia makes her debut on Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report Podcast with Lalaa Shepard and DJ eXeL to speak about her Georgia roots, rough childhood going from school to school experiencing colorism and bullying, close bond with her mother and grandmother, background before becoming an artist, creating her first song when she was broke, linking with super producer JetsonMade, her EP ‘EXTRA’ and project ‘PRINCESS POP THAT’, “Back Outside” song success with Latto, bringing out Lil Keed’s daughter during her concert, and her sexuality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Memphis, Tennessee artist #BIG30 makes his debut on Skipping Class with Lalaa Shepard presented by The Progress Report to speak about his close bonds with his parents, growing up in Memphis, hardest adjustments becoming a rapper, signing a record deal before Pooh Shiesty and splitting money with him, best and worse investments outside of music, new album ‘Still King’, his relationships with K Carbon, Big Scar, Moneybagg Yo, Gucci Mane, and his late cousin Nuskie, fatherhood and raising females. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Mal you can’t be this millionaire and waking up everyday going back to Candler Rd … but that’s just what I’m used to” ~ Yung Mal Yung Mal speaks with Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL on Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report Podcast to speak about his family relocating from New Orleans to Atlanta following Hurricane Katrina, turning to the streets young after losing his dad, legal issues and being locked up with Cleveland, Ohio rapper Q Money and their future plans to create nonprofits and community events, relationship statuses with Gucci Mane and Hoodrich Pablo Juan, sampling Future’s music and Young Scooter co-sign, close relationships with music producers Gudda Tay and D Hill, and being drug free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices