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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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27:08

Co Cash speaks on staying out of Memphis politics,...

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2024/07/08

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

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42:34

Philly artist Lay Bankz speaks on making the XXL...

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2024/07/01

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

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13:01

Johnny Mase speaks on losing parents to drugs, being...

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2024/06/29

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

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45:18

K Carbon speaks on the success of “Shabooya”song,...

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2024/06/25

“Stay prayed up” ~ K Carbon22 year old rapper #KCarbon joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report Podcast to speak about her new EP ‘Diary of a Hustler’, Memphis upbringing and family support for her career, receiving love from Gangsta Boo before her untimely passing, relationships with Glorilla, Gloss Up, Slimeroni, Aleza, and other female artists, hopping in friends beefs, plastic surgery, and message to her day one

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25:49

Lul Jaida speaks on growing up in the South suburbs...

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2024/06/24

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

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16:14

DxnteMadeIt breaks down producing Bossman D Low’s...

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2024/06/22

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

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48:45

Jose Guapo speaks on Atlanta rappers being targeted...

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2024/06/18

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

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21:59

Maleigh Zan speaks on creating black house & dance...

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2024/06/14

“Do the things that keep you balanced and on your path” ~ Maleigh Zan22 year old artist Maleigh Zan skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her lucrative modeling career, meshing genres of music and being influenced by her mother who appeared on Making The Band and her uncle who is a popular house DJ, ethnicity and growing up in Atlanta, GA after moving from Savannah, GA at age 9, having a twin sister who is also a musician, female rapper support, signing to the same

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113:04

Rising Atlanta artist Anycia speaks on experiencing...

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2024/06/11

Atlanta, GA artist #Anycia makes her debut on Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report Podcast with Lalaa Shepard and DJ eXeL to speak about her Georgia roots, rough childhood going from school to school experiencing colorism and bullying, close bond with her mother and grandmother, background before becoming an artist, creating her first song when she was broke, linking with super producer JetsonMade, her EP ‘EXTRA’ and project ‘PRINCESS POP THAT’, “Back Outside” song success with Latto,

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31:47

Memphis rapper BIG30 shares how he pushes through...

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2024/06/03

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

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62:11

Yung Mal speaks on being targeted for RICO, PTSD,...

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2024/05/27

“Mal you can’t be this millionaire and waking up everyday going back to Candler Rd … but that’s just what I’m used to” ~ Yung MalYung Mal speaks with Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL on Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report Podcast to speak about his family relocating from New Orleans to Atlanta following Hurricane Katrina, turning to the streets young after losing his dad, legal issues and being locked up with Cleveland, Ohio rapper Q Money and their future plans to create

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38:05

NASAAN speaks about his dad Proof of D12, Bankroll...

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2024/05/25

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

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57:42

OJ Da Juiceman speaks on his first Rolling Loud...

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2024/05/17

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

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24:19

Fatt Macc speaks on getting dropped from Atlantic...

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2024/05/15

“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.

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37:13

Mazi GA speaks on his Love & Hip Hop experience,...

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2024/05/10

“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.

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20:38

“Stay out the streets, go to school, get you some...

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2024/05/07

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.

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47:28

Cash Cobain speaks on getting Ice Spice on...

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2024/05/03

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”,

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71:21

Bali Baby shares her thoughts on female rappers...

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2024/04/29

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

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40:22

OTF Doodie Lo speaks on paying $100 for haircuts,...

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2024/04/22

“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 LoOTF 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

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47:34

The City Girls official break up, J Cole, Drake,...

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2024/04/20

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

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