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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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19:43

Big Dank clarifies her issue with Lyft, speaks on...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Big Dank skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about appearing on Ms Deb’s show ‘Deb’s House’, taking music serious at 8 years old with her dad, having confidence instilled from her family, admits to being big since a child and living with ongoing thyroid issues, Lyft lawsuit, health issues, dating deal breakers, ghost writing for artists, and her new R&B single, “So What”.

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29:35

Lil Donald addresses falling off rumors, getting...

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2025/02/24

Atlanta rapper Lil Donald skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his new project, ‘Don Soza - Nobody Knows Me’, losing his mother during a high point in his career, getting dissed by fake friends, fatherhood, dating tall women, and more.

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12:59

Bold Culture CEO recalls boosting prior to starting...

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2025/02/21

Fuquan Forrest skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to reflect on being locked up for 2 years for theft, turning his life around starting his clothing brand Bold Culture, styling for K Camp, Blac Chyna, Phor from Black Ink, and more.

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9:49

Atlanta artist Jiah speaks on blending rap and R&B,...

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2025/02/20

Jiah skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about being an athlete since a kid, passion for music and writing, being compared to other artists, females taking over, and defines our keyword “progress”.

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13:31

Shawty Lo JR speaks on keeping his dad’s name alive 9...

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2025/02/18

Shawty Lo JR skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about Shawty Lo passing away 9 years ago, coping with grief, Down 4 Lo week in Detroit and Atlanta, D4L split, and more!

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26:04

Trap Dickey addresses homosexual son bar, using lazy...

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2025/02/15

“Da Baby a real one” ~ Trap DickeyHartsville, South Carolina artist Trap Dickey skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his song “Blue Devils” blowing up online, putting on for the Carolina’s, ‘Trap Or Die’ project, plans for upcoming music, fatherhood, and leaving the streets to become a full-time rapper.

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26:39

#FreeAmerica, Kendrick Lamar halftime show, Drake’s...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2025/02/13

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78:01

Mizz Twerksum speaks on transition from influencer to...

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2025/02/11

“Music been my passion for a long time, I just don’t want anything to happen and I’m just known for shaking ass” ~ Mizz Twerksum/ SaturdayyMizz Twerksum joins The Progress Report Podcast with Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk to speak about going viral in the early 2000s twerking on social media, pouring into her passion for music and releasing her self-titled EP ‘Saturdayy’, making money on OnlyFans, love life, and more!

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11:00

Memphis artist Aleza opens up about life after...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2025/02/06

Aleza returns to Skipping Class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her recent birthday, background as a hooper, ‘Back To Me’ project, working with Juicy J, motherhood, and her upcoming R&B song releasing Valentine’s Day.

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25:52

“Don’t get it twisted, Tubi has made independent film...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2025/02/05

Director Beasy Jones, Big Stevo (producer and co-writer), actor Reginald Walker, and Charles Burgees (writer of the film) all skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about their roles in their newly released film ‘Negligence’ now streaming for free on Tubi!

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18:25

A.R. The Mermaid addresses devil horn eyebrows...

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2025/02/01

East Memphis artist A.R. The Mermaid skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about getting into music, being influenced by Atlanta rapper Hoodrich Pablo Juan, going fully independent after her deal ended with 300 Ent, relationships with other female artists such as Slimeroni and K Carbon, love for yoga, sexuality, dating men and women, past issues with deceased artist Enchanting, and her upcoming project titled ‘What’s Next’.

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37:13

Drew Sidora opens up about her new single inspired by...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2025/01/28

“The studio is literally my therapy and saving grace” ~ Drew SidoraActress, songstress, dancer, and songwriter Drew Sidora visits The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard and DJ eXeL to speak about her extensive history in entertainment! Drew Sidora opens up about originally being from Chicago, raised in a two parent household, learned to play piano at age 3, has been signed to Slip-N-Records, BabyFace, and a girls group with Def Jam but none of the music was ever released. Drew then

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39:27

Yung Ralph & Yung L.A. speak on joint tape ‘Juug...

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2025/01/23

“One mood, one cadence in this industry ain’t gone get it, that’s boring” ~ Yung L.A.Yung Ralph & Yung L.A. skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about rebranding themselves, both coming from Atlanta, GA Zone 3, ‘Juug Lingo’ collab project produced by Nard&B, finally are able to enjoy the fruits of their labor after getting business right, love for smaller markets and other independent artists, remembers Rich Gang days, success with Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, and

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27:25

Webbie’s son Tre Savage speaks on signing to Trill...

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2025/01/14

“You the hardest thing to come out BR since Lil Phat”Baton Rouge artist Tre Savage makes his second appearance on Skipping Class with host Lalaa Shepard presented by The Progress Report to speak about his latest project ‘I AIN’T HAVE NOTHING BUT A DREAM’, getting exclusive vocals from the late Lil Phat, hardships of being Webbie’s son and rapping, upcoming joint projects with Webbie and Boosie’s son, Tootie Raww, recently meeting Boosie for the first time, dreams of becoming an actor, fatherhood

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66:41

Mac Bre-Z addresses bipolar diagnosis, says that...

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2025/01/07

“People don’t know the half of what I’ve been through because I suppressed it so long…” ~ Mac Bre-ZGucci Mane’s first artist Mac Bre-Z, most known for her verses on Gucci Mane’s early 2000s songs “Pillz” and “Go Head” does her second interview with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to break down her frustrations with Gucci and confirms that there is no “beef” between them but she wants compensation and credit for her contributions to their songs, “Pillz” and “Go Head”. During the episode, Mac

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81:02

Just Brittany speaks on paving the way for Houston...

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2024/12/23

“I paved the way… I crawled the way for a lot of these Houston female rappers so that they can walk” ~ Just Brittany Just Brittany joins The Progress Report Podcast’s Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk where we discuss Just Brittany’s journey to becoming sober, past life as a stripper, winning ‘Signed’ reality TV show in 2017 and learning from mixing business with pleasure, recalls having a stalker, overcoming domestic abuse with Z-Ro and Houston turning

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73:00

Yung L.A. & Alley Boy speak on forgiveness, kidney...

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2024/12/17

“It wouldn’t be no Future if it wasn’t for Yung L.A.” ~ Alley BoyAtlanta heavyweights Yung L.A. and Alley Boy do their first joint interview together with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about what each other means to the city and culture of Atlanta, new single “Back on That” produced by Nard&B/ Trenchwerk, upcoming collaboration album ‘Mob Lingo’ and tour, the independent grind, cons of signing a record deal, ageism in Hip Hop, health tips for smokers, fatherhood, living with past

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29:33

Marcus Muscogee “$co” speaks on medically retiring...

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2024/12/15

“Covid saved my life” ~ Marcus Muscogee “$co”Marcus Muscogee “$co” skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in a military family, serving 11 years in the army, going overseas twice, plans to go back to college and eventually become a music therapist, balancing family life and a third marriage, coping with the death of his mother, and learning to trust God!

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30:05

FishXGrits breaks down the “IZM” lifestyle,...

The Progress Report Podcast ·

2024/12/13

FishXGrits skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about rapping since age 3, has over 18 projects out, has features with Peewee Longway, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, and Sauce Walka, and explains the “IZM” lifestyle.

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63:37

How did Jacquees become the King of R&B? “People...

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2024/12/11

“I am the greatest song writer alive from Campbellton Road… Grady Baby” ~ Sean GarrettSuper producer, artist, and songwriter Sean Garrett skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in ATL, writing hits for Beyonce, Ciara, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Polo Da Don, Scott Storch, Fergie, Kelis, Jamie Foxx, Bangladesh, Gucci Mane, Mario, remembers the late music mogul Chubbie Baby, recalls relationship with Michael Jackson, speaks on new single “Baddie” featuring

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