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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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40:10

Famous Sally & YB discuss their viral TikTok hit...

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2023/11/16

Atlanta, GA rappers Famous Sally & YB speak on not being serious about music despite going viral for their song “Wassup Gway” via TikTok, being best friends and knowing each other since they were young, balancing motherhood and support from their families, signing to Epic Records after being reached out to by over 40 record labels, dealing with male groupies, and

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70:13

Pesh of Livemixtapes addresses how streaming affects...

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2023/11/10

“People are so consumed with streaming that they are forgetting to build a fanbase” ~ Pesh Livemixtapes Pesh joins The Progress Report Podcast with Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL to speak on joining the Livemixtapes brand in 2012 after having a background in sales, opens up about how Livemixtapes is a small team of 5 based in Cleveland, Ohio, shares how the “mixtape site” become so massive to the urban culture by capitalizing relationships with DJs, music producers, and artists, and the

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26:20

Are R&B concerts better than rap concerts? Sad rap...

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2023/11/08

Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL link up for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about their experience hosting a live interview with Curren$y during Revolt World, MoneyBagg Yo, Beyonce, 21 Savage, and Drake concert experiences, and tips for independent artists seeking where they should spend their

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20:13

StickyLo speaks on being Lil Terrio’s bro, rap name...

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2023/11/02

“I’m bringing fashion, dance, and fun back to music” ~ Sticky Lo Sticky’Lo skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak on proudly coming from the Northside of ATL better known as Marietta, GA, being the older brother of the popular viral child sensation, Lil Terrio, perfecting his rapping craft while in prison, 2 Chainz artist Cap 1 and his mom embracing his musical dreams, changing his name after Polo G became famous, and signing to DJ Holiday. Learn more about your ad choices

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79:02

Amy Luciani speaks on Love & Hip Hop being real,...

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2023/10/26

“Love & Hip Hop is definitely real” ~ Amy Luciani Amy Luciani joins the hosts of the The Progress Report Podcast (Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, & DJ eXeL) to speak on her upbringing in Detroit, relocating to ATL, retiring her mother after becoming an entrepreneur, investing over $400,000 into her music career, experiencing sexism, joining Love & Hip Hop Atlanta and her relationship status with cast members Erica Banks, Khaotic, and Renni Rucci, and her relationship status with Mazi after their public

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19:26

Honey Bxby addresses Keyshia Cole comparisons,...

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2023/10/24

Songstress Honey Bxby skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about her upcoming in Asbury, Jersey Shore, getting kicked out of school, pursuing her music career after graduating Highschool, musical roots, breaks down the unique spelling of her name, and landing a record deal with Atlantic Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:26

Rockstar Marqo reflects on Hoodrich Pablo Juan...

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2023/10/22

“We wasn’t as cocky as we needed to be” ~ Rockstar Marqo [speaking about the Hoodrich & MPR movement] East Atlanta artist Rockstar Marqo skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about starting the MPR movement (Money Power Respect) with Hoodrich Pablo Juan, mixing rap and rock, changes in Atlanta demographics, Hoodrich influencing the music industry but not receiving credit, thoughts on Drugrixh Hect, RX, Yung Mal, Quill, and Lil Wop, Hoodrich Pablo Juan signing with Gucci

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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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