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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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49:30

ScarLip addresses DMX comparisons, New York rap...

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2023/10/12

“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

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20:56

Big Motion speaks on becoming a rapper after a joke,...

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2023/10/09

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

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62:53

Spotlife Movement speaks on losing Dopeboy Ra,...

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2023/10/06

“Dopeboy Ra gave us hope” ~ Spotlife Movement Decatur, GA artists Spotlife Movement (Phew Gang, Dirtogunjobi, & 32 Yacht) skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about their upbringing, coming up with the late ATL legend Dopeboy Ra, his impact on the culture, and his passing. The crew also discusses the possibility of linking with Street Money Boochie & Quicktrip to honor the late Bankroll Fresh for new music, new changes in Atlanta, the music industry, and balancing being

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34:16

Lil Bam speaks on rich n*gga problems, cut off age...

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2023/10/02

“Before n*ggas started getting money was the best times of my life” ~ Lil Bam Birmingham, Alabama rapper Lil Bam skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak looking up to BG and thoughts on him finally being free from prison, opens up about his relationship with artists Enchanting, Bankroll Freddie, and Big Scar, speaks on why he used a picture of Young Dolph’s son on his ‘Airport Baby’ project cover, learning that the music business is a business instead of just being a fan, new

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20:05

Monica & Rocko’s son Rodneyy does his first...

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2023/09/27

“Comparison is the thief of joy” ~ Rodneyy Rodneyy makes his debut at The Progress Report with Lalaa Shepard on Skipping Class to share his experience growing up as Monica & Rocko’s son, appearing on Monica’s ‘Still Standing’ reality TV show, taking music serious at 10 years old after receiving his first beat machine from Bryan Michael Cox, producing for hid dad Rocko and when fans can expect new music from him, receiving $18,000 to invest for his graduation gift, and upcoming music. Learn more

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26:25

La LaRue addresses misconceptions about being a...

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2023/09/26

“I’m the rawest transgender rapper” ~La LaRue North, New Jersey artist La La Rue skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak on her journey as the self-proclaimed “rawest transgender rapper”, her sexuality, thoughts on alleged down low artists such as Bobby Valentino, Yung Buck, and Lil Wop, plans to be on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, and being a full-time parent to a teenage daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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94:13

DJ T Lewis speaks on being Lil Wayne’s DJ, not...

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2023/09/18

DJ T Lewis joins The Progress Report Podcast hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for Lunch Table Talk to speak about starting off doing teen parties, his hometown Jackson, Mississippi, getting into production, becoming Lil Wayne’s official tour DJ, differences in night life now and the black community ruining their own hustle by over charging, DJs being underpaid, artists etiquette, and his new album ‘Don’t Sleep’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:08

Mute Baby speaks on signing to Slaughter Gang, not...

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2023/09/13

East Atlanta, GA artist Mute Baby skipped class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his upbringing, close bond with his mother, playing football briefly in college, creating his first song at age 16, growing up with Young Nudy & 21 Savage and seeing them mature as businessmen, and his new project, ‘Dead Silence’. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast

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40:42

Slimeroni speaks on meeting her dad for the first...

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2023/09/05

Memphis, Tennessee artist #Slimeroni skips class with The Progress Report to speak about her life before music, growing up catholic, investing in herself and career before signing a record deal, family life, working and touring with super producer HitKidd, Glorilla, K Carbon, Aleza, Gangsta Boo, La Chat, and A.R. The Mermaid, and writing her own music. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slimeroni901/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about

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21:18

Jaytizal speaks on investing in jewelry because...

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2023/08/31

Oklahoma City rapper Jaytizal skips class with The Progress Report to speak about his past as a scammer, learning lessons in prison turning into legal business ventures, creating a tribute song for Takeoff (Migos), fatherhood, and investing in his image inspired by Yella Beezy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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75:15

Jose Guapo speaks on Gunna snitching, Takeoff...

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2023/08/31

Jose Guapo skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report for another in depth episode to speak about his mental and spiritual health, thoughts on rappers locked up, losing Takeoff, seeing the Migos split, QC reunion tour, female rappers taking over the music industry, liking neat sex, and his upcoming podcast. https://www.instagram.com/joseguapo/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:54

LLoaded addresses why he’s toxic, paying for a girl’s...

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2023/08/26

18 year old rapper LLoaded skips class with The Progress Report to speak about his new project, ‘Merciless at Heart, his message to the youth, tricking on girlfriends, support from his family for his music career, growing up in 2 parts of Atlanta, and criticism that Atlanta rap has fallen off. https://www.instagram.com/lloadeddd/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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55:47

Kodie Shane speaks on coming up in the Soundcloud era...

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2023/08/24

“The industry will make you fall out of love with music” ~ Kodie Shane Kodie Shane makes her debut on The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL to speak about coming from a musically inclined family as her aunt is Cherrelle known for her song “Saturday Love” and her sister is in the girls group Blaque, getting signed by LA Reid at age 16, being a part of the Soundcloud wave in 2016 and pioneering her sound, grieving and coping with depression after being newly

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35:39

BeatKing speaks on YK kissing Suki, Gangsta Boo...

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2023/08/17

“When you’re signed to a major label you have to be ready to wait, when you’re independent you don’t have to wait” ~ BeatKing BeatKing skips class with The Progress Report to speak about his new album, ‘She Won’t Leave Houston’, Houston women being ruthless towards men, getting out of his contract with Columbia Records, addresses issues with Mo3’s manager Rainwater, upcoming albums with Juicy J & Boosie, and his thoughts on female rappers such as Sexyy Red, K Carbon, and Suki. Learn more about

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61:54

Attorney Jas Robinson speaks on less than 5% of...

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2023/08/11

Jasmin Robinson speaks on graduating law school, being motivated to become a lawyer after seeing divorce and custody battles when she was younger, growing her law firm as a business entertainment intellectual property lawyer, plea deals, her thoughts on rapper’s locked up, RICO charges vs murder charges, uplifting young black female soon to be lawyers, and the importance of trademarking

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14:34

Hunnit Milez speaks on getting distracted by the...

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2023/08/10

“I’m one of them ones, trust me” ~ Hunnit Milez Hunnit Milez skips class with The Progress Report to speak about getting kicked out of college his junior year, turning to the streets from baseball, linking with Icewear Vezzo, females taking over the rap industry, and his new project on the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:48

J Lock speaks on using poetry to overcome being shy,...

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2023/08/08

Mississippi artist J Lock skips class with The Progress Report to speak about getting into music at age 14, transiting to Georgia, working with musicians RL and Finesse2Tymes, signing to Block Ent., and winning the "Male Hip-Hop Artist of The Year” at the 49th Annual Jackson Music Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:25

Erica Banks speaks on her love life with Khaotic,...

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2023/07/31

Disclaimer: We couldn’t talk about certain topics!! Erica Banks returns to The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL to speak about her controversial “Real Rap B*tch” song where she addresses being newly independent, learning lessons as an artist, being a part of the Love & Hip Hop Atlanta cast, love life with Khaotic, relationship with other female rappers, social media and mental health, and shares why she quit

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27:26

Bri Trilla speaks on being homeless when she released...

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2023/07/29

“Don’t even think about giving up” ~ Bri Trilla Bri Trilla skips class with The Progress Report to speak about her viral song “Big Mood”, touring for the past 6 months, independent grind, female rappers support, losing her father, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:34

Tootie Raww speaks on being Boosie’s oldest son,...

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2023/07/24

Tootie Raww joins Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report Media Group for an in studio session and VLOG to speak about him becoming a rapper full-time, being Boosie’s oldest son, his relationship with his siblings (this was recorded before Boosie’s recent issues with Tori), acting and new music. https://www.instagram.com/tootie_raww4x/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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