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NASAAN speaks about his dad Proof of D12, Bankroll Fresh influence, Detroit & ATL roots, record deal

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NASAAN makes his debut on Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report to speak with Lalaa Shepard about growing up in both Detroit and Atlanta, taking his rap career serious since 2017, Busta Rhymes co-sign, best advice from Detroit artists Big Sean, Icewear Vezzo, Royce Da 5’9”, and Eminem, losing his dad (Proof of D-12) to gun violence, going through depression, stickers on his face significance, being independent to being signed to getting dropped to signing to a record label again, and his ‘ERROR 404’ project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 202439 min

OJ Da Juiceman speaks on his first Rolling Loud performance, arrest, forgiving Ms Deb, Gucci relationship

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OJ Da Juiceman skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his first Rolling Loud experience with Suki performing their song “Selling C**chie” and “Make The Trap Say Aye”, Takeoff of Migos, Atlanta rapper Trouble, and Young Dolph’s passing, raising 2 daughters, OJ Da Juiceman VS Otis Williams, sheds lights on his relationships with Gucci Mane, Ms Deb, Ralo, and former 32 ENT artist Kourtney Money, still feeling like an underdog, reading negative Youtube comments, thoughts on the music industry now, and upcoming music with Bossman DLow, and Sexyy Red. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 202459 min

Fatt Macc speaks on getting dropped from Atlantic Records, $100,000 advance, Bossman Dlow bringing back trap music

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“Im getting back uncomfortable” ~ Fatt Macc Montgomery, Alabama artist Fatt Macc makes his second appearance on Skipping Class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about the pros and cons of signing with a major record label, why he was let go from Atlantic Records, best investments, coping with death and losses, running red lights with women, money spent on jewelry, and new music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 202425 min

Mazi GA speaks on his Love & Hip Hop experience, finding out he had a 7 year old, relationship status

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“Everyday is a hustle” ~ Mazi GA Mazi GA skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about being an only child for 11 years, strained relationship with biological father, raised by women, getting into rap as a teenager and new single “Nasty” with super producers Nard&B, reality TV experience and relationship with Amy now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 202438 min

“Stay out the streets, go to school, get you some money… Judges don’t care about young black kids” ~ ABK JT

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20 year old artist ABK JT skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about being a role model to kids back in his hometown of Greensboro, GA, using music as his therapy to cope with grief, defends pain rap, and shares advice for artists on their independent grind and journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 202422 min

Cash Cobain speaks on getting Ice Spice on “Fisherrr”, Drake & Kendrick beef, Pop Smoke influence, samples

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Bronx, New York artist Cash Cobain skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his upbringings in New York, producing and being a rapper, “Fisherrr” song success and landing Ice Spice on the remix, creating his own genres and lingo and sampling classic songs, looking up to 50 Cent and Pop Smoke, New York Hip Hop scene falling off and coming back, best advice from the OG Casanova, denies allegations of having a reference track for Drake’s & 21 Savage “Calling For You”, importance of Grammys and other awards, and unreleased music with Travis Scott and J Cole! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 202448 min

Bali Baby shares her thoughts on female rappers pushing OnlyFans & a rap career, 'Slut Pop', SXSW viral fight

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Bali Baby joins the ladies of The Progress Report Podcast (Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL) on Lunch Table Talk to discuss her start as a rapper doing freestyle videos trolling other artists, roots in Atlanta, GA, going viral for having g*ns in her music videos back in 2016, support and envy from other female rappers, co-parenting and motherhood, and her new project ‘Slut Pop’ which is all samples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 20241h 12m

OTF Doodie Lo speaks on paying $100 for haircuts, King Von’s passing, withdrawals during rehab, defamation lawsuit

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“Back then it was more fun, when you get the money everything be all different… I miss the days where we was all in the same house” ~ OTF Doodie Lo OTF Doodie Lo skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about being from Kankakee, Illinois, being named by his aunt, visiting Chicago and becoming friends with Lil Durk, looking up musically to Bow Wow and Gucci Mane and sacrifices made for his career, converting to Islam, being falsely accused of assault and winning defamation lawsuit, drug addiction and $100,000 rehab, and his upcoming album ‘What Made Me’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 202441 min

The City Girls official break up, J Cole, Drake, Kendrick rap beefs, men having “break babies”

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Lalaa Shepard & Boss Britt get together for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to give their opinion on the City Girls social media feud and public split, male rappers beef and diss records, white writers writing black stories in film, break babies and rules to taking breaks in relationships. Comment your thoughts below Classmates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 202449 min

Mon of The Smoke Battle addresses misconceptions about Atlanta having trash weed, levels to smoking

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“Earn yo blunts” ~ Mon of The Smoke Battle During this special 420 edition of Skipping Class, Mon of The Smoke Battle platform speaks about starting out as a podcast, levels in cannabis, born and raised on the Westside of Atlanta, Atlanta weed laws, events, and proudly smoking 10 blunts in a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 202428 min

Mizz Twerksum breaks down the history of twerking, viral Soulja Boy “Donk” Youtube video, regretting dating Finesse2Tymes

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“Me and my sisters would have been slutted out if our mom wasn’t managing us” ~ Mizz Twerksum The legendary Mizz Twerksum skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in the midwest and relocating to Atlanta as a teenager, twerking with her big sisters and their mother turning their brand into a business, history of twerking, confidence as a woman before twerking, not being able to monetize on Youtube despite having million of views in the 2000s, breaking artists music and viral twerking video to Soulja Boy’s “Donk” song, career transitions as a fitness trainer and a singer, and regretting dating rapper Finesse2Tymes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 202447 min

Lunch Table Talk: DJ Misses discusses radio politics, sexuality, female rapper wave

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“Im focused on trying to make radio great again” ~ DJ Misses DJ Misses makes her debut on Lunch Table Talk with the ladies of The Progress Report Podcast (Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL) to discuss her roots in Ohio, sacrificing her comfortable lifestyle to relocate to Atlanta, GA to further her career in radio, being a radio personality, DJ, and mixer on Incognito Posted On The Corner which is syndicated in 20 areas courtesy of Reach Media, her thoughts on social media affecting mens mental, female influencers doing music but not being passionate about music, and Misses dating and love life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 20241h 21m

RX Hector speaks on RICO, relationships with Hoodrich Pablo Juan, RX Peso, grabbing his mom's ass

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“I just wanna be a nobody with money” ~ RX Hector Clarkston, GA rapper RX Hector skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his prison bids and doing time in a level 5, growing up with all sisters, past hoop dreams ending after getting sh*t 3 times in Highschool, Drugrixh name switch to RX, coming up with Hoodrich Pablo Juan in 2016, independent journey, spending over 100,000 on jewelry, and staying focused on his music career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 202446 min

Lunch Table Talk: Should black people allow white people to say the “N” word, Sexyy Red, Adin Ross, Diddy & Yung Miami

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Lalaa Shepard & Boss Britt get together for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to give their opinion on Ice Cube offering Iowa women’s college basketball player Caitlin Clark $5 million to play in his Big 3 League, Diddy and Yung Miami’s latest allegations, King Von’s baby mother speaking on his d*ck size, Adin Ross saying the “N” word in front of Chief Reef and Sexyy Red, Candace Owens stance on the black community, and Glorilla appearing on CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202442 min

Lunch Table Talk: Draya Michele & Jalen Green, moms twerking in front of their kids, more Diddy news

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Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL get together for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to give their opinion on parenting and over sexualizing kids, Dame Dash still speaking on Jay-Z in regards to Aaliyah and R Kelly, dating and ageism, TikTok potential USA ban, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 202436 min

Nefew calls out Atlanta for not going harder for Takeoff, bullet still stuck in neck, Covid Def Jam issues

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“Really I’m the hardest out Atlanta” ~ Nefew Atlanta, GA artist Nefew skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about feeling like the old Gucci Mane and the music business becoming too political, describes his rough upbringing and feeling robbed of his childhood since he had to grow up fast, speaks on his strained relationship with his father, discuss how Covid messed up his record deal motion with Def Jam, going independent, and reflects on the deaths of Takeoff (Migos), Bankroll Fresh, Dopeboy Ra, and Trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 202441 min

Young Lyric addresses hiatus from music to focus on motherhood & life after appearing on the Rap Game

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“Slow progress is better than no progress” ~ Young Lyric Young Lyric makes her debut on Lunch Table Talk with the ladies of The Progress Report Podcast (Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL) to discuss her upbringing and musical roots in Houston, Texas, her experience being on The Rap Game TV show and current relationships with Latto and Jermaine Dupri, engagement to boxer Shakur Stevenson and becoming a mother, still being viewed as a child star, thoughts on other female rappers, and her new single “Yummy”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 20241h 2m

Smiley from Baddies East speaks on BBL addiction, miscarriage rumors, Zeus high pay, rap career, PTSD

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“I was bad and its ok, I learned from that and I grew up and changed my life. Just keep going, don’t stop, get around positive people and change your energy” ~ Smiley Smiley of Baddies East Zeus makes her debut on Lunch Table Talk with the ladies of The Progress Report Podcast (Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL) to speak about her traumatic upbringing and childhood in Miami, Florida, love/ hate relationship with surgeries, getting shot by an ex-friend and now living with PTSD, having an abusive ex-boyfriend, motherhood and raising a son, plans to create a non-profit for runway and troubled kids, no longer feeling owned by Zeus Network and upcoming scripted acting opportunities, life before we knew her from Baddies East and her introduction into rapping and unreleased music with Southside of 808 Mafia and Chrisean Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 20241h 23m

Memphis artist Tripstar addresses why he’s no longer signed to Moneybagg Yo, overcoming lean addiction

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“I’ve spent so much money on this music sh*t…owing my plug, had to pay him back, crawl out the hole… it takes years for balance” ~ Tripstar Tripstar skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about getting his GED in prison after dropping out of Highscool, being raised by a singe mother, fatherhood, growing up in South Memphis, signing to Moneybagg Yo and going back independent, best advice from Young Dolph and Yo Gotti, upcoming tour, and new music with Hitkidd and Co-Cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 202439 min

Big Moochie Grape speaks on gaining weight in prison, new Young Dolph tribute tattoos, C-Murder feature

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Memphis artist Big Moochie Grape skips class for a second time with Lalaa Shepard and The Progress Report to speak about his recent prison stint for violating probation, why he’s considered to be a living legend, reuniting with his 2 daughters, losing Big Scarr and keeping his name alive, his ‘East Haiti Baby’: Incarcerated project featuring artists who are locked up, and plans for his upcoming projects ‘Gigantic’ and ‘Eat or Get Ate 2’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 202415 min

‘Mea Culpa’ reaction, Jam Master Jay’s m*rderers revealed, Yung Miami & more Diddy accusations

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“True happiness is what really matters” ~ DJ eXeL Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL get together for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to give their opinion on current events such as 2024 being the year of Karma, Ray J and Princess Love announcing their divorce for the forth time, our recent viral interview with The DJ-AOne where he speaks on Scrappy allegedly writing Diamond’s verse on Crime Mob’s “Knuck If You Buck, ‘Where is Wendy Williams’ and 'Mea Culpa’ reactions, Diddy’s latest allegations involving music producer Lil Rod, and justice being served for Jam Master Jay’s m*rder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 29, 20241h 3m

losLAUREN 718 speaks on ageism in Hip Hop, feature in The Source Magazine’s “Unsigned Hype”

“The secret to success is that you can’t skip the steps, you really can’t pay your way into the industry” ~ losLAUREN 718 Bronx, New York rapper losLauren 718 skips class with DJ eXeL of The Progress Report to speak about being featured in The Source Magazine “Unsigned Hype”, upcoming EP ‘Success is not for the lazy’, his thoughts on the Grammys, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 202432 min

Doe Boy speaks on fans confusing his name with Doe B, Lil RT & Lil Mouse backlash, Apple commercial

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“You gotta get on before you sign to a label, a label can’t put you on… If a label could put you on they would never have an artist flop” ~ Doe Boy Cleveland, Ohio artist Doe Boy skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about obtaining his GED while in prison, Future co-sign, work ethic and having over 14 projects out, mixtapes making a comeback, ageism in Hip Hop, his Apple commercial receiving more airtime than Taylor Swift during the football season, and the differences from being signed to a major record label vs being independent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202426 min

The DJ-AOne speaks on DJs undervaluing themselves, Xscape reuniting, Verzuz, men smoking hookah

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“This game is so long, you never know who is next” ~ The DJ A-One The DJ-AOne joins the ladies of The Progress Report Podcast (Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL) for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk where he discusses coming from a musically inclined family, perfecting his craft since age 12, creating his music learning program called R&B University, DJing for the likes of J-Lo, Muni Long, Lil Jon, Janet Jackson, Kandi, President Joe Biden, and more, the importance of learning the game as a DJ, blowing up off Verzuz, TikTok helping legacy artists music become relevant, and Sexyy Red making pregnancy look easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 20242h 2m

Big Homiie G addresses loaf issues with Dej Loaf, Big Jook loss, misconceptions of being a big guy

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Big Homiie G skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about fully commuting to music, being in a rap group with MoneyBagg Yo, Finesse2Tymes, and Blac Youngsta, big break moment with single “Tick”, his Memphis roots and Memphis Mount Rushmore, Zed Zilla being supportive of his music career, scared to rap in front of Yo Gotti, balancing fatherhood, and his ‘Self Made Self Paid’ upcoming project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202423 min

Josh Levi sings live, speaks on signing with Issa Rae, Justin Bieber & Chris Brown co-signs, R&B

“God is good” ~ Josh Levi Josh Levi makes his debut on Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report to speak about being a singer, songwriter, actor, and designer, growing up in a Christian based home listening to gospel music, getting discovered by Issa Rae, signing a joint record deal with Atlantic, growing up in Houston, TX now residing in LA, childhood friends with Normani, “Birthday Dance” song going viral, and his upcoming tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202435 min

JayeLL speaks on recording “Dirty Game” with Bankroll Fresh 1 day before he passed, Boochie carrying the Street Money torch

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“Appreciate people while you got them and make the best of what you got right now” ~ JayeLL JayeLL skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his roots in Atlanta, GA, being a producer, engineer, promoter, studio owner, bridging the gap amongst Atlanta artists, unreleased Bankroll Fresh project with Scotty ATL, and losing his mother and Killer Mike’s ‘Michael’ album helping him cope with death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 202437 min

DJ RuMajor gives his input on the DJ VS Artist conversation going on in ATL, internet helping break artists

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“DJs are unappreciated” ~ DJ RuMajor DJ RuMajor skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his background promoting parties and learning how to DJ, promoting artists and breaking records in Atlanta, DJs being unappreciated and the internet helping break artists, pays homage to the late Cincinnati, OH artist Kalyko, and how he balances his love life and fatherhood with his busy career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 202419 min

Kirko Bangz addresses Drake comparisons, losing step son, making melodic rap before it was popular

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“In life you gotta turn them emotions off and keep going and keep progressing” ~ Kirko Bangz Houston, Texas legend Kirko Bangz makes his debut on The Progress Report Podcast with Lalaa Shepard and DJ eXeL to speak about getting into music in college and going viral on Facebook, being raised by a single mother and oldest child of 3, background in sports, ushering in melodic rap but not receiving recognition, looking up musically to Lil Wayne and Eminem and constant comparisons to Drake, Texas OGs embracing him, issues with his former record labels and going independent, supporting female artists, and his latest R&B album titled, ‘CallMeKB’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 20241h 3m

Yung Marley speaks on creating Sharklato, growing up in the rasta community, smoking since age 11

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“Its so easy to get in trouble” ~ Yung Marley Yung Marley skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his roots in Atlanta, GA, getting into the cannabis industry young as his family lived a rasta lifestyle, how his passion for cannabis, music, and fashion all goes together, creating his massive Sharklato cannabis brand and diversifying products, misconceptions about cannabis, and how he balances being a CEO, artist, and father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 202427 min

Lil Donald addresses Atlanta music falling off, getting away from street music and catering to women

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“The word humble held me back for a long time” ~ Lil Donald Lil Donald makes his return to The Progress Report Podcast with Lalaa Shepard and DJ eXeL to speak about setting trends in the Atlanta music scene, being upset about not being invited to major music events such as the BET Awards and Rolling Loud, addresses falling off rumors, staying independent after several record deals, shares tips for artists to make money independently, touring with Kwony Cash, moving safely on the road and being scared of groupies, and how fatherhood saved his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 20241h 25m

Glasses Malone breaks down “2pac Must Die”, cancel culture being fake outrage, misconceptions about gang life

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Glasses Malone skips class with MikFlyy of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in Compton and Watts, California, the gang lifestyle and Westocast living getting depicted in popular black movies such as ‘Friday’ and ‘Menace to Society’, getting into music and coming up with Nipsey Hussle and putting the vibe back together with Westcoast and Eastcoast artists during their era, Westcoast music influencing Hip Hop bringing attitude to rap, thoughts on Keefe D being sentenced for k*lling 2pac, snitches, artists checking in while in different cities, thoughts on women getting BBLs, and hardships being an independent artist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 20241h 8m

BezzalBoyBlacc speaks on being Crunchy Black’s son, getting paid to rap in jail, King of Memphis

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Memphis, Tennessee artist BezzalBoyBlacc skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about learning from his mother, his relationship status with his father Crunchy Black, getting into rap and making a name for himself outside of who his dad is, dealing with grief and not crying, his recovery process after getting shot twice, fatherhood and raising a female, his relationship with other Memphis rappers and losing Big Scarr and Gangsta Boo, and his upcoming solo project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 202428 min

LaScrilla speaks on Young Dolph & Rich Homie Quan comparisons, receiving a 30 year prison sentence

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“If you got somebody that’s putting their hard earned money into you, you got to go to war for them” ~ LaScrilla Savannah, GA artist LaScrilla skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about learning to hustle from his dad, selling crack at age 14, getting into music at a young age, losing his passion for music at one point in his career, prison time, and fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 202433 min

Curren$y speaks on B.G. coming home, Jet Life Records, Entrepreneurship, forgetting lyrics

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“Mind your business, and mind your business! Not your competitors, not nobody who in the same industry as you and using them as a comparison of where you supposed to be cause they story is not your story” ~ Curren$y Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL of The Progress Report Podcast speak with Curren$y at Revolt World about his journey coming up in New Orleans, musical roots instilled in him from his parents, first getting into the rap game signing to No Limit and Cash Money/ Young Money Records and eventually starting his own movement Jet Life, the importance of ownership, independence, and making daily progress, the hardships of entrepreneurship and tips for success, forgetting his lyrics as he doesn’t listen to his own music, and shares untold stories about his 2009 XXL Freshmen experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 25, 202330 min

Moni Meechi speaks on touring with Soulja Boy, social media putting female rappers against each other

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“I’m not in competition with nobody but myself” ~ Moni Meechi Raleigh, North Carolina artist Moni Meechi skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about getting serious about music during Covid, starting off doing poetry, “Huh What” song success, sexuality, and touring with Soulja Boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 202325 min

Outta Space speaks on transitioning from DJ to artist, losing mom to cancer, relationship with Dolph & Trouble

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“DJ s are the most unappreciated in the music industry” ~ Outta Space Outta Space, formerly known as DJ Outta Space skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about him being a DJ, artist, podcast host, and music producer, his journey to becoming a DJ, transitioning to being an artist, void in the Atlanta music scene, musical comparisons to Future, coping with the death of his mother, Young Dolph, and Trouble and that leading him to becoming a professional body builder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 202331 min

Here’s our thoughts on Diddy, artists sampling songs without paying, dating standards in today’s society

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Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL link up for a new episode of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about being signed to the Revolt Podcast Network and Diddy’s allegations, younger artists not paying older artists when they sample their music, rap lyrics being used against rappers in court, social media affecting dating in today’s society, and our New Years Resolutions for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 20231h 21m

Lil Darius speaks on having a crush on Sexyy Red, Quavo co-sign, Tay Keith, says ATL music is in a drought

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18 year old rapper Lil Darius skips class for his second time with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about graduating High School, his ‘Yung N Turnt’ project with Tay Keith, music relationships with Luh Tyler, Anti Da Menace, Hunxho, Nardo Wick, and Quavo, past issues with Suki, support from OGs in the music industry, modeling and acting goals, and his upcoming project with Atlanta rapper Hunxho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 202323 min

Lil Man J speaks on going viral for sounding like Lil Baby, why he wears fake jewelry, using the “N” word

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South Carolina artist Lil Man J skips class with The Progress Report to speak about his viral song “Cap Freestyle”, Lil Baby comparisons, his upbringing, prom and High school experience, staying independent and not signing to a major record label, promotional tactics such as rocking braids, living with 4 major medical conditions, thoughts on white people saying the “N” word, and his ’Poppin Out’ EP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 202327 min

Lil Dude & KP SkyWalka speak on DMV music scene, being muslim, Goonew club appearance request

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DMV artists Lil Dude & KP Skywalka make their debut on Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report to speak with Lalaa Shepard about their upcoming joint project, visiting Atlanta and networking with rappers Hoodrich Pablo Juan and Lil Yachty, DMV misconceptions, converting to muslim after the lost of Baby Ahk, handling grief, and addresses backlash from Goonew’s passing request to have his deceased body in the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 202318 min

Famous Sally & YB discuss their viral TikTok hit “Wassup Gway”, City Girls comparisons, balancing motherhood

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Atlanta, GA rappers Famous Sally & YB speak on not being serious about music despite going viral for their song “Wassup Gway” via TikTok, being best friends and knowing each other since they were young, balancing motherhood and support from their families, signing to Epic Records after being reached out to by over 40 record labels, dealing with male groupies, and longevity. https://www.instagram.com/famoussally2/ https://www.instagram.com/youngnbad2/ https://www.instagram.com/famoussally.yb/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/djexel/ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 202341 min

Pesh of Livemixtapes addresses how streaming affects mixtape sites, Spirilla lawsuit, the future of Livemixtapes

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“People are so consumed with streaming that they are forgetting to build a fanbase” ~ Pesh Livemixtapes Pesh joins The Progress Report Podcast with Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL to speak on joining the Livemixtapes brand in 2012 after having a background in sales, opens up about how Livemixtapes is a small team of 5 based in Cleveland, Ohio, shares how the “mixtape site” become so massive to the urban culture by capitalizing relationships with DJs, music producers, and artists, and the future of the site now offering distribution and other incentives that other streaming sites are not. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2KSWOnJqYI https://www.instagram.com/pesh22/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/djexel/ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 20231h 11m

Are R&B concerts better than rap concerts? Sad rap music, paying for showcases & online music reviews

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Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL link up for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about their experience hosting a live interview with Curren$y during Revolt World, MoneyBagg Yo, Beyonce, 21 Savage, and Drake concert experiences, and tips for independent artists seeking where they should spend their money. https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/djexel/ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 202327 min

StickyLo speaks on being Lil Terrio’s bro, rap name change once Polo G blew, past life gangbanging

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“I’m bringing fashion, dance, and fun back to music” ~ Sticky Lo Sticky’Lo skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak on proudly coming from the Northside of ATL better known as Marietta, GA, being the older brother of the popular viral child sensation, Lil Terrio, perfecting his rapping craft while in prison, 2 Chainz artist Cap 1 and his mom embracing his musical dreams, changing his name after Polo G became famous, and signing to DJ Holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 2, 202321 min

Amy Luciani speaks on Love & Hip Hop being real, issues with Khaotic, getting robbed for $30k

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“Love & Hip Hop is definitely real” ~ Amy Luciani Amy Luciani joins the hosts of the The Progress Report Podcast (Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL) to speak on her upbringing in Detroit, relocating to ATL, retiring her mother after becoming an entrepreneur, investing over $400,000 into her music career, experiencing sexism, joining Love & Hip Hop Atlanta and her relationship status with cast members Erica Banks, Khaotic, and Renni Rucci, and her relationship status with Mazi after their public breakup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 20231h 20m

Honey Bxby addresses Keyshia Cole comparisons, current state of R&B, handling heartbreak

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Songstress Honey Bxby skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her upcoming in Asbury, Jersey Shore, getting kicked out of school, pursuing her music career after graduating Highschool, musical roots, breaks down the unique spelling of her name, and landing a record deal with Atlantic Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 202320 min

Rockstar Marqo reflects on Hoodrich Pablo Juan signing to Gucci, 1017 curse, co-parenting with Bali Baby

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“We wasn’t as cocky as we needed to be” ~ Rockstar Marqo [speaking about the Hoodrich & MPR movement] East Atlanta artist Rockstar Marqo skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about starting the MPR movement (Money Power Respect) with Hoodrich Pablo Juan, mixing rap and rock, changes in Atlanta demographics, Hoodrich influencing the music industry but not receiving credit, thoughts on Drugrixh Hect, RX, Yung Mal, Quill, and Lil Wop, Hoodrich Pablo Juan signing with Gucci Mane and 1017, fatherhood and co-parenting with rapper Bali Baby, and his solo project ‘Rated R’ and collab EP ’36 Gunz & Roses’ with Jose Guapo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 202336 min

ScarLip addresses DMX comparisons, New York rap making a comeback, artist development, Cardi B & Nicki Minaj, Epic Records

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“I would tell my younger self, don’t worry it will all make sense later” ~ ScarLip #ScarLip makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast with Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL to speak on her upbringing in the Bronx & Brooklyn, New York, starting off doing poetry, using music as her therapy after being molested by her aunt’s boyfriend, losing her mom, recently signing a multi-million dollar record deal with Epic Records after consistently rapping for 7 years, OG rappers supporting her, staying relevant in between music releases, her new single “No Statements”, love life, and her ‘Scars & Stripes’ upcoming project! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 202351 min

Big Motion speaks on becoming a rapper after a joke, requiring threesums in relationships, making first $100,000 at age 13

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Hammond, Louisiana artist Big Motion skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak on his transition from dope boy to a rapper, growing up in a drug lord family, serving prison time for 5 years for selling drugs, exotic love life, and fear of the Hip Hop police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 202322 min