The Progress Report Podcast
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First thoughts on Gunna’s album, rappers locked up, XXL Freshman List, Erica Banks
ELalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL link up for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about if Gunna snitched, Young Thug’s trial, YNW Melly’s trial, other rappers in prison, and thoughts on rapper’s who made the 2023 XXL Freshman list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BreezyLYN speaks on “Bad B*tches” song, meeting Jay-Z at the “99 Problems” video shoot, NY rap back on the rise
EBrooklyn, NY artist BreezyLYN skipped class with The Progress Report to speak about getting into music at age 9, sampling Brent Faiyaz for her breakout single “Bad B*tches”, official remix with Kali and Lola Brooke, social media influencers helping push her single, having a momager, and her relationship with other female rappers. https://www.instagram.com/officialbreezylyn/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jucee Froot speaks on landing P Valley theme song, leaving Atlantic, issues with Zed Zilla, almost aborting her daughter
E“P Valley came before Atlantic, this is still when “Shake Dat Ass” was out and I’m touring doing my own thing, independent, and she called me like my husband put me on your song… and at first they [Katori Hall] wanted “Shake Dat Ass” and I was like that ain’t my sh*t… but what I can do is make you something better from scratch” ~ Jucee Froot on creating P Valley theme song Memphis, Tennessee artist Jucee Froot makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak about being newly independent after getting out of her recording contract with Atlantic Records, hating “Shake Dat Ass” song and it causing issues with Zed Zilla, going viral on social media with her freestyles, support by her peers, motherhood, almost aborting her youngest child, and landing the P Valley theme song. https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ https://www.instagram.com/iamjuceefroot/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Veli Sosa speaks on 1 year since Trouble passed, losing his oldest son, new Atlanta, comparisons to Boosie &Martin
E“Trouble been a star since a kid” ~ Veli Sosa Veli Sosa skips class with The Progress Report to speak about growing up in the “real” Atlanta, not liking the new Atlanta from strip club culture, women and plastic surgery, traffic, and senseless violence, coping with losing his oldest child and Trouble, raising his grandkids, DTE history, the current music scene in Atlanta and females taking over rap, acting, and his thoughts on YSL and YFN situations. https://www.instagram.com/ogvelisosa_bsr/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Torica speaks on singing the chorus of Field Mob’s “Sick of Being Lonely”, hiatus from music, twins
ESongstress Torica skips class with The Progress Report to speak about her background singing in church, catching her big break moment singing the chorus of Field Mob’s “Sick of Being Lonely” song with super producer Jazze Pha, writing for other artists such as Ciara, Monica, Gucci Mane, Rick Ross, e-40, and Jermaine Durpi, younger artists embracing older artists who paved the way, females dominating the music industry, motherhood, owning a Cru franchise with Dennis McKinley, and her ’A Whole Mood’ upcoming project. https://www.instagram.com/toricasworld/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kali speaks on “Area Codes” success, writing her own lyrics, liking women, OGs wanting acknowledgment from young artists
E“I feel like us younger artists, they be like oh yal need to do yal history, we’re young, we’re still learning, we’re trying, it’s not cool to bash nobody for not knowing something but educate them”. ~ Kali Kali returns to The Progress Report for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk to speak about the success of her single “Area Codes”, female rappers supporting each other and her relationship status with Latto following last year’s tour prank issues, her love life and interests in women, beauty standards and wearing a wig for the first time, and her upcoming project, ’Toxic Girls Need Love Too’! https://www.instagram.com/kaliii/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swayvo Twain speaks on the hardships of creating a name for himself as an artist outside of his parents D’Angelo & Angie Stone
ESwayvo Twain skips class with The Progress Report to speak about originally not wanting to do music because his parents did music, hardships of being a kid of celebs and making a name for himself as an artist, growing up with his grandparents as his parents were on the road during his childhood in Columbia, South Carolina, ’Articles of Swayvo Twain’ upcoming project, being the sexiest fat n*gga alive, and passion for acting. https://www.instagram.com/1swayvotwain/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flau’jae speaks on her dad’s Camoflauge legacy, appearing on the Rap Game, 911 lyrics, LSU, & Brittney Griner arrest
E“Music came along when, when I first heard my dad’s [Camoflauge] song, my momma told me your dad was a rapper, people started telling me stuff… So when I got hip I was oh, I’m rapping too, I wanna rap” ~ Flau’jae Flau’jae speaks on growing up with her mom and brother in Savannah, GA, getting into sports and music, being inspired by her father Camoflauge to become an artist, appearing on Jermaine Dupri’s The Rap Game and America’s Got Talent at ages 12 and 14, balancing her music and basketball careers, playing for LSU, NIL deals $, WNBA, making women’s basketball fun again, remixing Latto’s “Put It On Da Floor”, and her upcoming documentary and EP ‘Best of Both Worlds’. https://www.instagram.com/flaujae/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cherokee Hall speaks on monetizing stripping, becoming an actress from Magic City dancer, roles in BMF & P Valley
E“I stopped [dancing] because the writer of our show [P Valley] Katori Hall saved us” ~ Cherokee Hall Cherokee Hall also known as Virgo makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak about her past life as a featured performer at Magic City strip club in Atlanta, transitioning to an actress and her roles on BMF and P Valley (Extra Extra), growing up on the Westside of Atlanta, sexuality and relationship status, and all things in between! https://www.instagram.com/virgopushlife/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24Heavy speaks on leaving QC, losing Lil Keed, sound being compared to Unfoonk’s, Save The Youth Foundation
EAtlanta artist 24Heavy skips class with The Progress Report to reflect on the new Atlanta music scene, his peers dying, becoming closer to God, 7 years out of prison, being independent and getting out his contracts, ‘Last of a Dying Breed’ album, and his Save The Youth Foundation. https://www.instagram.com/iam24heavy/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rican Da Menace details getting shot, Baltimore accent, spending $145,000 on Rican chain, getting bae’s tatted, & plastic surgery
EBaltimore artist Rican Da Menace and her dog baby Chase skip class with The Progress Report to speak about her come up, getting signed to Columbia Records, originally being insecure about her voice, thoughts on plastic surgery, people creating fake pages using her pictures, and her upcoming EP. https://www.instagram.com/ricandamenace/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raz B speaks on B2K reuniting & buying B2K’s trademark, joining Bad Boys Texas, thoughts on Marques Houston dating life, & 3LW
E“Nobody’s judging any of the [gay cast members on Bad Boys], I really just look at them and we vibing, I’ve never been disrespected, tried, or tested. I’ve had my experiences in life as a kid where I feel like I’ve been taken advantage of or I was abused but that doesn’t define me as a person” ~ Raz B Raz B joins The Progress Report Podcast to speak about his early childhood, spending 7 years in China, B2K reuniting for new music and touring, buying the B2K trademark after a conversation with Michael Jackson, smart investments, joining a predominantly gay cast on Bad Boys Texas, and thoughts on Soulja Boy, Orlando Brown, Pretty Ricky, Marques Houston, 3LW, and more! 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TG Kommas speaks on being born with a lazy eye, $10k for first paid show, girl dad
ETG Kommas speaks on being raised in Dallas, TX and Baton Rouge, NO, life as a girl dad, “Out My Knoggin” social media challenge, Boosie hopping on his “Back Inside” song, and differences from being signed to a major label from being independent. https://www.instagram.com/tgkommas/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Future’s first born son King Kobi hosts listening session & addresses Lil Uzi Vert also being known as Baby Pluto
E“Lil Uzi Vert told me I was the real Baby Pluto” ~ King Kobi King Kobi AKA Baby Pluto hosts an intimate listening event at the FreeBandz studio featuring appearances from ATL Jacob and Guap Tarantino for his upcoming ‘Forever Norp’ project and speaks to Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report for their second interview about his relationship with Lil Uzi Vert, his love life, performing during SXSW music festival and people not knowing who he is yet, upcoming Rolling Loud Miami performance, and his upcoming project with Spiffy Global and DJ Greg Street. https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingkobi/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OhBoyPrince recalls brake pad car incident & “Stanky Leg” song becoming bigger than him
EOhBoyPrince skips class with The Progress Report to reflect on creating “Stanky Leg” in 2008, his new single “Bounce When She Walk”, experiencing racism after moving down south, remaining independent, and his nearly tragic car accident. https://www.instagram.com/ohboyprince/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beat Monster Marc recalls sessions w/ Hoodrich Pablo Juan & Migos, Rich Homie Quan, losing 180 pounds & more
EMusic producer and entrepreneur Beat Monster Marc skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about being from the Westside of Atlanta, GA, producing music for Young Dolph, D4L, Rich Homie Quan, NBA YoungBoy, Rich Kidz, and other’s, giving back to the younger generation, buying properties overseas and investments outside of music, and staying humble. https://www.instagram.com/beatmonster_marc/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Money Mu addresses losing ownership of “Hittin” and addresses issues with former label exec & Euro GotIt, & going broke
E“Never let them see you sweat, you gotta act like you eating even when you hungry” ~ Money Mu Money Mu skips class with The Progress Report to speak on being newly fully independent, explains issues with BoomMan, Euro GotIt, and Authentic Empire record label, changes in the rap game, safety on the road, balancing his personal and rap life, and upcoming project ‘Believe 2’. https://www.instagram.com/stillpaidmu/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Queen Key speaks on raising triplets by herself, issues with Latto not clearing a song, & balancing her music career
EQueen Key makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on being from the Southside of Chicago, getting into music at 7 years old, creating P***y Rap genre, no longer signed, newly independent, all female record label, Latto not clearing a song, support from female peers such as Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Asian Doll but not from OG female rappers, raising triplets without her baby father 600Breezy, and her newly released EP, ‘Surviving Queen Key’. https://www.instagram.com/keyisqueen/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
G Perico speaks on unreleased mixtape with Curren$y, baby momma drama, Hot Shot Tour
ELalaa Shepard of The Progress Report caught up with South Central, LA artist G Perico during his ‘Hot Shot’ Tour in Atlanta, GA to speak about his ‘Hot Shot’ tape with DJ Drama, his new crib, Blue T-Shirt clothing brand, tattoos, women, and him feeling like the under dog of LA. https://www.instagram.com/bgperico/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JMB Juvie speaks on feeling underrated, talent in jail, encourages artists to stay independent
EJMB Juvie speaks on getting into music at age 13, moving from New York from Georgia to stay out of trouble, jail time, going viral and landing a record deal with Alamo Records, feeling underrated, and ‘Long Way From Home’ upcoming project and collabs with Anti Da Menace and Fredo Bang. https://www.instagram.com/jmbjuvie_/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Skooly speaks on “Wonder Why” visual with YFN Lucci, Rich Kidz, inconsistency releasing music
E“We can see with [YFN Lucci and Young Thug] being locked up, we can see now that they are real factors for the music scene here in Atlanta” ~ Skooly Skooly visits The Progress Report Podcast to speak on getting into the rap game at age 14 with Rich Kidz, going solo, being inspired by Lil Wayne and T Pain, old and new Atlanta, coping with the death of his peers, thoughts on the YFN Lucci and Young Thug cases, females taking over rap, creating timeless music, and his plans to release 3 projects by the end of 2023. https://www.instagram.com/sb_skooly/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Poison Ivi speaks on music with her dad Boosie, not liking other female rappers, love life
E21 year old rapper Poison Ivi spoke to Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report during a video shoot with Philly rapper Santos LB4R about leaving basketball for her music career, putting in the footwork for her career and making a name for herself outside of her dad Boosie, music with her dad and brother Tootie Raww, finding her voice, and balancing her love life with her girlfriend. https://www.instagram.com/poisonivi4x/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tracy T speaks on people thinking he’s a new artist, parenting with Kash Doll, meeting Roberto Escobar
ETracy T skips class with The Progress Report to reflect on the old Atlanta, getting back motivated to start releasing music again, new EP ‘Mr. T’ produced by Quay Global, learning lessons from Gucci Mane, Meek Mill, and Nipsey Hussle, entrepreneurship, and fatherhood and co-parenting with rapper Kash Doll. https://www.instagram.com/1tracyt/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pap Chanel speaks on P Valley placement, GloRilla inspiring her to be sober, shoots her shot at Ja Morant
E“I’m not gon lie, shoutout to GloRilla she inspired me because when she did her manifestation stage, she was like no liquor, no f*ck boys, and I was like you know what I need to do the same because I be giving f*ck boys too much of my time” ~ Pap Chanel Pap Chanel joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about her recent SXSW trip, 2023 being the year of the female rappers, her dating life, P Valley placement, “Gucci Bucket Hat” with Future, relationship with Lola Brooke, GloRilla inspiring her to become sober, “Left Right” new single and her upcoming project ‘PapTivities. https://www.instagram.com/papchanel/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baby Jungle speaks on freeing inmates for the holidays, getting past self-doubt, patience for success, Young Thug
EMacon, GA artist Baby Jungle skips class with The Progress Report to speak on relocating to Atlanta, GA from Macon, GA, creating a buzz, record labels reaching out, and his upcoming project ’Jungle Book’. https://www.instagram.com/babyjungle/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morray speaks on originally not liking “Quicksand” song, finding his voice, ‘Creed 3’ soundtrack
E“Business is not a place for emotions” ~ Morray Fayetteville, North Carolina artist Morray skipped class with The Progress Report to speak on falling in love with music at age 5, thriving through Covid in 2020 creating his massive single “Quicksand”, landing a record deal and changing his life, 2 years since the release of his debut project ‘Street Sermons’, and his new song “High Price” with Lil TJay. https://www.instagram.com/morrayda1/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rubberband OG speaks on buying out his TIG contract, getting sh*t on IG live, Doe B, $80k chain
EAlabama artist Rubberband OG speaks on longevity in the rap game, investing in real estate, fatherhood, DOA record label, learning lessons after being signed to T.I.G Records, ‘No Rap Cap’ album, and more! https://www.instagram.com/rubberbandog/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pap Chanel speaks on P Valley placement, GloRilla inspiring her to be sober, shoots her shot at Ja Morant
E“I’m not gon lie, shoutout to GloRilla she inspired me because when she did her manifestation stage, she was like no liquor, no f*ck boys, and I was like you know what I need to do the same because I be giving f*ck boys too much of my time” ~ Pap Chanel Pap Chanel joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about her recent SXSW trip, 2023 being the year of the female rappers, her dating life, P Valley placement, “Gucci Bucket Hat” with Future, relationship with Lola Brooke, GloRilla inspiring her to become sober, “Left Right” new single and her upcoming project ‘PapTivities. https://www.instagram.com/papchanel/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Morray reflects on life after having a hit single with “Quicksand”, originally not liking the song
“Business is not a place for emotions” ~ Morray Fayetteville, North Carolina artist Morray skipped class with The Progress Report to speak on falling in love with music at age 5, thriving through Covid in 2020 creating his massive single “Quicksand”, landing a record deal and changing his life, 2 years since the release of his debut project ‘Street Sermons’, and his new song “High Price” with Lil TJay. https://www.instagram.com/morrayda1/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Princess of Crime Mob breaks down the animosity between her & Diamond, Crime Mob biopic, motherhood
EPrincess of Crime Mob makes her debut at The Progress Report Podcast with her 6 year old son King Elijah to speak on all things Crime Mob, she and Diamond setting trends with hair and fashion in the early 2000s, social media impacting their success and mental health, almost sh**ting Lil Scrappy, crunk music genre, Crime Mob’s upcoming biopic, book, podcast, and EP, and motherhood. https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ https://www.instagram.com/princessgoindigital/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Khaotic explains cutting his hair for a case, losing weight, still in love with Suki, tricking off
EDade County artist Khaotic skips class with The Progress Report to speak about facing 10 years in prison, journey to a new body, writing for artists and working with Saucy Santana, tricking on women and new love song with his ex lover Suki, and his upcoming project titled, ‘The Provider’. https://www.instagram.com/khaotic305/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chinese Kitty speaks on the hardships of transitioning from TV to rap, sliding in Chadwick Boseman’s DM
E“Boy Ain’t Mine is actually a record I made about an ex… It samples Brandy & Monica and they were fighting over a dude and in my situation a b*tch I was hanging out with, she was trying to fight me over my dude” ~ Chinese Kitty New York artist Chinese Kitty makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak about appearing on Love & Hip Hop with her mom, hardships of transitioning to rap after being on TV, female rappers support, being linked romantically to rappers, headaches getting samples cleared, body imagery and plastic surgery, new single “Boy Ain’t Mine” inspired by her ex-friend sleeping with her boyfriend, & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to invest in yourself as an artist (Lunch Table Talk)
ELalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL shares tips on how artist's can invets in themselves on The Progress Report Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LoyalTee speaks on females taking over rap, raising a son with cerebral palsy, lox journey
EEast Atlanta artist LoyalTee skips class with The Progress Report to speak about winning our first Blast or Trash live event, motherhood, family support, and her latest EP ‘The Love Was Never Real’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aleza speaks on ‘Anyway Life Is Great Tour’ with GloRilla, having her baby natural, “Shabooya” remix
E“Music helped me to get through all that pain” ~ Aleza Rising Memphis/ Mississippi artist Aleza skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her biggest adjustments to fame, motherhood and support, first meeting Gloss Up, GloRilla, K Carbon, and Slimeroni, working closely with music producer Hitkidd, “Shabooya” remix with Lola Brooke, and being a part of GloRilla’s ‘Anyway Life Is Great Tour’. https://www.instagram.com/only1aleza/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dennis McKinley speaks on owning Queen Virgin Remy Hair, Cru Lounge, co-parenting with Porsha Williams
E“Who are we to say somebody selling out when you ain’t did the work… One of the last companies I sold was Queen Virgin Remy and I sold that company to the largest hair manufacture in the world and I really had to look myself in the mirror and I said damn do I want to sell this company to folks who not a part of the culture?” ~ Dennis McKinley Serial entrepreneur Dennis McKinley makes his debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak on his roots in Detroit, starting in the hair business selling Queen Virgin Remy Hair, scaling his businesses, acquiring Cru Lounge and franchising throughout the USA, launching The Original Hot Dog Factory, helping small black businesses raise capital, and co-parenting with reality TV star Porsha Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The importance of networking as a musician, creative, & entrepreneur
ELalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL link up for a new segment of Lunch Table Talk on The Progress Report Podcast to share their thoughts on the importance of networking. Comment your thoughts Classmates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Karen Civil speaks on dealing with negative press & encourages entrepreneurs to watch their mental health & ego
Media guru Karen Civil speaks to Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report about maneuvering through a male dominated industry, rebranding, walking in your purpose, and mental health for entrepreneurs during the ‘I Am My Ancestors Wildest Dreams’ Expo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Luh Tyler speaks on dropping out of Highschool to pursue music, having a baby face, Lil Baby Jayda Wayda
E17 year old rapper Luh Tyler skips class with The Progress Report to speak about growing up with both of his parents in Tallahassee, Florida, playing sports, dropping out of Highschool in the 11th grade to pursue his music career, addresses if he’s signed, and speaks on his upcoming mixtape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fabo reflects on being locked up when D4L’s hits released, helping create Shawty Lo “I’m Da Man” song
E“Snap music should get all the credit for streaming…” ~ Fabo Atlanta legend Fabo makes his debut on The Progress Report Podcast to speak about growing up in church, becoming a single dad after his first baby mother passed away, jail time when D4L’s songs were blowing up, his relationship with Shawty Lo, popularizing “geeked up” term, and shares his thoughts on sampled music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lil Quill addresses snitching rumors, music with Yung Mal, finding his confidence, Hoodrich Pablo Juan
ELil Quill skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about seeing the music industry change since when he first entered the game, biggest learning lessons being signed to Gucci Mane, unreleased music with Yung Mal, losing Takeoff (Migos), and his newly released project ‘McJagger’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trapboy Freddy speaks on past issues with Mo3, Erykah Badu co-sign, $400,000 into his music career
EDallas, Texas artist Trapboy Freddy skips class with The Progress Report to speak on his journey as a rapper dating back to 2014, differences in being independent versus being signed to 300 Ent, doing a remake of Webbie’s “G Sh*t”, his latest project ‘No Distractions’, working in person with Lil Keed, moving safely as a public figure, his relationships with Mo3, Young Dolph, Young Thug, and fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Luh JoJo addresses criticism of being a white rapper, getting hit by a drunk driver, Alabama music scene
E“I never wanted to be a rapper I just wanted to get some money” ~ Luh JoJo Alabama rapper Luh JoJo skips class with The Progress Report to speak about going viral for his song “Members”, not originally wanting to rap, his hustler’s spirit and selling shoes and handmade wallets in school, moving safely as a public figure, being a white rapper, and his upcoming project ‘Slept On’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Lola Brooke contact Billy B to perform with her when she’s invited to perform “Don’t Play With It”?
ELalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL join forces for a new segment of Lunch Table Talk on The Progress Report Podcast to share their thoughts on Lola Brooke and Billy B’s issues over their “Don’t Play With It” song. Comment your thoughts Classmates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lil Donald speaks on putting himself on child support, making music for women, “Do Better” double platinum
E“If I didn’t have music I would’ve been crashed out” ~ Lil Donald Lil Donald skips class with The Progress Report to introduce Lil Jahari, overcoming depression, being vulnerable with his music and releasing ‘Heart Detox’ project, fatherhood, strained relationships with family members, heartbreak and love, and rappers snitching on themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fly Guy DC shares why he left Streetz 94.5 FM, making $500,000 off hosting, addresses being an a**hole
E“To be completely honest, my mind was made up in 2007 I was leaving Streetz, I was going to Hot. When they handed me the paper work it read, we want you to come on and be a Durtty Boy, but I just don’t believe in putting my brand under anybody else’s, I like being the underdog” ~ Fly Guy DC Fly Guy DC makes his debut at The Progress Report Podcast for our Black History Month special to speak about relocating to the Southside of Atlanta from Washington, DC, being embraced by Bricksquad, breaking records for the likes of Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, and more, the importance of the community, becoming a radio personality and eventually leaving Streetz 94.5 FM, hosting Future’s ‘One Big Party’ Tour, past life as a player, taking therapy and coping with losing people, not drinking or smoking, and his interest in TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rajel speaks on dating Boosie, removing her breast implants, acting in Boosie’s ‘My Struggle’ film
ERajel makes her debut at The Progress Report Podcast to speak on meeting and dating rapper Boosie, acting in his ‘My Struggle’ film, life as a social media influencer and step parent, and everything in between! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Natasha Mosley speaks on singing on Jeremih’s “All The Time”, R&B not being dead, motherhood
E“R&B won’t ever die” ~ Nastaha Mosley Natasha Mosley skips class with The Progress Report to speak on becoming a mother, growing up singing gospel music, singing in girl groups, getting her big break singing on Jeremih’s “All The Time” song, her self-titled body of work, and her recent placement in Tyler Perry’s Sista’s TV show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Young Dro addresses Hip Hop being blamed for influencing kids, snitching culture, challenges of being a sober rapper
EYoung Dro makes his return to The Progress Report Podcast to speak on his new single with Zaytoven tilted “Run Out of Time” inspired by the recent murders of rappers, standing up against senseless gun violence, gentrification in Atlanta, finding his voice in the choir, the importance of life insurance and will’s, membership program, and repairing his relationships with his kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drumma Boy recalls his last conversations with Gangsta Boo & Young Dolph, therapy needed in the Hip Hop community
EDrumma Boy skips class with The Progress Report to speak about his final conversations with frequent collaborators Gangsta Boo and Young Dolph, embracing Young Dolph’s artists and introducing Young Dolph to Gucci Mane, pain and drug usage in Memphis, the new wave of Memphis artists, taking care of his brothers kids and grand babies, House of Fresh clothing business, and his upcoming documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices