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The Progress Report Podcast

The Progress Report is more than media—it’s a movement. Founded in Atlanta, we are a premier hip-hop platform dedicated to documenting the culture, amplifying untold stories, and championing the voices that shape the streets and the sound. Through raw interviews, real conversations, and unapologetic content, we bridge the gap between underground talent and mainstream recognition. We don’t chase clout—we create impact. Our mission is to give artists and creatives the space to speak their truth,

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25:45

Hunnit Milez speaks on spending over $50,000 in...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/10/16

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.

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37:01

Just Call Me Veto speaks on transition from rapper to...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/10/15

“I feel like I’m back connected with me” ~ Just Call Me VetoJust 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.

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26:18

Talameshia speaks on being the female version of her...

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2024/10/07

“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”.

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83:54

GiGi Maguire speaks on being the muse for P Valley,...

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2024/10/01

“If the money was still the same right now, I would still be stripping right now” ~ GiGi MaguireThe 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

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75:51

Yung Joc speaks on teaching Gucci Mane to freestyle,...

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2024/09/23

“I’m very grateful to have been able to sustain this long and have a fruitful career” ~ Yung JocYung 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

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18:01

Wakko The Kidd discusses the recovery process after...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/09/19

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.

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73:32

Noodah05 speaks on getting discovered by Lil Baby in...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/09/16

“You gotta go a little harder when you signed to a artist” ~ Noodah0524 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.

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16:16

Rich Homie Quan talks getting kidnapped by Gucci for...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/09/16

“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.

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30:49

Lotto Savage shares why he never signed to 21 Savage,...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/09/12

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

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21:41

OG Parker speaks on making a song with DDG & his son...

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2024/09/12

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.

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19:26

T7 addresses being labeled as a singing rapper, Rich...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/09/11

“The first person I started listening to was Rich Homie Quan” ~ T7Miami, 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.

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16:56

I’m a Freebandz n***a forever, I’m just building...

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2024/09/10

“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.

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16:00

Lil Terrio speaks on going viral at age 6, weight...

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2024/09/05

“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

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17:37

41 (Kyle Richh & TaTa) speak on “Bent” going GOLD,...

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2024/08/30

“41 is a family… same young n***as who had the same dream and wanted to win and came together” ~ TaTa/ Kyle Richh2/3s 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

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15:42

Dennis McDonald details his role as Reggie on Bad...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/08/27

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.

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18:18

RecoHavoc speaks on co-signs from Lil Uzi Vert & PnB...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/08/27

“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”.

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16:10

Our thoughts on Caresha addressing JT and Diddy, end...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/08/26

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!

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46:37

Luh Tyler speaks on Erykah Badu co-sign, OJ Da...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/08/22

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18:19

Jay Fizzle shares why he doesn’t believe in condoms,...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/08/21

“If you got some money and some motion, you not supposed to be in Memphis” ~ Jay FizzlePaper 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

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4:09

Zaytoven lists his trap music Mount Rushmore, wings &...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/08/17

“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.

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