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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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76:20

FendiDa Rappa addresses Shamar’s toxic boyfriend,...

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2025/04/01

`“God don’t bless no mess” ~ FendiDa Rappa Chicago rapper FendiDa Rappa joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new episode of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak on helping push the juke drill sound, relocating to Atlanta and dealing with aggrieve bugs, having an identical twin, being an openly gay rapper, bringing Cardi B to Chicago to film, “Point Me 2” music video, female rapper support and collabs with Glorilla, Mello Buckzz, Soulja Boy, and Shamar, plans for

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34:28

Mykko Montana & King Jai speak on highs & lows in...

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2025/04/01

“You can not be shy doing what we do” ~ King Jai “You got to be a student at all times” ~ Mykko Montana Barber, engineer, artist, and entrepreneur King Jai and the creator of the 2012 smash song, “Do It”, Mykko Montana, joins Lalaa Shepard for a new episode of Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report to speak about their buzzing single “Red Dip”, connecting with viral sensation Wenzl, provides tips to other independent artists on how to land sync placements and how to network, and Mykko

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75:55

SleazyWorld Go addresses being called a 2 hit wonder,...

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2025/03/24

“A lot of people try to discredit artists for making it on TikTok, but a lot of artists have made it off Youtube or Soundcloud, its the same thing” ~ SleazyWorld GoMidwest artist SleazyWorld Go joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new episode of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about “Sleazy Flow” success, getting Lil Baby on the remix, pros and cons of being a rapper and signing to a major record label, dealing with social anxiety as a public figure,

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33:17

Ashlee Johnson speaks on being a seriel-prenuer,...

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2025/03/20

Ashlee Johnson, also known as Ms $29 Million, skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about turning her pain into purpose with her ‘Street Widows Foundation’ and ‘Street Widows Podcast’ after tragically losing her husband to gun violence in Atlanta, navigating grief, raising 2 kids by herself, relating to widows such as Lauren London and Mia Jaye, thoughts on gun reform, being a TedX speaker, and plans for her upcoming

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29:55

Rest in peace Lotto Savage! Lotto Savage shares why...

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2025/03/20

We hate to report that Atlanta rapper Lotto Savage was murdered in his hometown. Here's our latest interview with Lotto from 2024.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,

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67:11

Doechii overnight celebrity, Rick Ross opening on...

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2025/03/19

Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL join forces for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about the do’s and don’t’s at listening events, Millennium Tour performances, Doechii saying heterosexual men are red flags, DDG and Halle Bailey parenting issues, Boosie has a new baby on the way with his longtime girlfriend, Claressa Shields and Remy Ma boxing battle over Papoose, Kash Doll and Tracy T go their separate ways.

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19:35

Chow Lee speaks on meeting Cash Cobain via Clubhouse,...

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2025/03/16

“You gotta put in a little extra work when you from Long Island cause we not a borough” ~ Chow Lee Long Island artist Chow Lee skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about being the sexiest n*gga alive, creating sexy drill music alongside his bro’s, Cash Cobain, and Bay Swag, breaks down his unique recording and writing process, recording himself at home, differences being signed vs being indie after landing record deal with Empire, Rolling Loud performances, ‘Girls Just

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25:58

Glockianna addresses comparisons to Gangsta Boo & La...

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2025/03/12

“Its ok to get help” ~ Glockianna18 year old rapper Glockianna skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about graduating High School at age 16, being raised by her grandparents and having an old soul, getting into rapping in school, growing up in a musical household, passion for crunk music, keeping the genre alive and paying homage to the OGs, overcoming depression and losing passion for music when music execs tried to change her, receiving support from female artists such

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30:16

Nikki Natural speaks on Love & Hip Hop $50,000 check,...

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2025/03/10

“Being on reality TV makes you famous, not rich” ~ Nikki Natural Miami, Florida artist and actress Nikki Natural skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about how she balances motherhood while being a creative, her career getting affected by Covid, acting on BMF series and P Valley, dating life and more. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple

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32:16

Nikki Natural speaks on Love & Hip Hop $50,000 check,...

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2025/03/10

“Being on reality TV makes you famous, not rich” ~ Nikki Natural Miami, Florida artist and actress Nikki Natural skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about how she balances motherhood while being a creative, her career getting affected by Covid, acting on BMF series and P Valley, dating life and more. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple

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27:18

Will Belefonte of Will Hustle TV speaks on viral...

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2025/03/09

“I done seen everybody but Tupac and Biggie” ~ Will Belefonte of Will Hustle TVWill Belefonte of Will Hustle TV skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about coming up doing street DVDs, being a concert promoter by trade, being ahead of his time making himself famous online before social media was poplar, plans to sell unreleased content for documentaries to create legacy to enhance the black community, growing up in Austin, Texas after his mom moved from Brooklyn, New York,

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74:20

Risk Takers 360 speak on overcoming 70 year prison...

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2025/03/09

“Young black men don’t be lawless… but you gon manage your life based off what you have access to” ~ BEO Rush BEO Rush, Selfmade Shark, Squally G, StingLikeABee, Lil Wildlife, YSL Fireboy, and Lil 9 all skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak out about coming from Louisiana except YSL Fireboy who proudly reps Harlem, New York, Louisiana’s crooked prison system, coping with deaths and tragedy, getting blamed for friends death, being influenced by Cash Money, maturing,

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34:32

YBS Skola remembers Scoota, Baltimore accent & music...

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2025/03/09

“Falling back from being out of sight gets boring sometimes but you can’t just be everywhere cause you don’t earn your respect that way being too accessible” ~ YBS Skola Baltimore artist YBS Skola skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about catching a big break with his 2017 song “Shinning”, come up process and sacrifices with being a rapper, past run ins with the law, linking up with Atlanta rappers Lil Baby, YFN Lucci, and Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Baltimore’s music scene then

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14:21

Swayvo Twain reflects on the hardships of being an...

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2025/03/06

Swayvo Twain skips class with The Progress Report to speak about originally not wanting to do music because his parents did music, hardships of being a kid of celebs and making a name for himself as an artist, growing up with his grandparents as his parents were on the road during his childhood in Columbia, South Carolina, ’Articles of Swayvo Twain’ upcoming project, being the sexiest fat n*gga alive, and passion for acting.

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41:41

Slim Thug & Propain remember BeatKing, Rich Homie,...

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2025/03/04

H-Town to ATL! Underground legends Slim Thug and Propain sit down with Lalaa Shepard for a new edition of Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report to speak about their upcoming movie and project inspired by Houston culture titled, ’Double Cup” both releasing Spring 2025, both artists recall first meeting each other, run down their H-Town Mount Rushmore lists, discusses the importance of black ownership, collaborating with Beyonce, Young Dolph, Nipsey Hussle, Megan Thee Stallion, Rich Homie

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104:36

Big Meech & Lil Meech ruin relationship with 50 Cent,...

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2025/03/04

Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL join forces for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to share their input on Detroit rapper Big Dank suing Lyft, Drake’s success without major label support and new album, Lil Durk’s wrongful death lawsuit, BMF potentially being canceled, rap beefs with Kash Doll and Asian Doll, and Alabama Barker and Bhad Bhabie.

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114:10

Rich Homie Monta opens up about the good, the bad,...

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2025/02/27

The Progress Report Media Group is highlighting black creative heroes all year long! Rich Homie Monta joins The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL to speak about meeting Rich Homie Quan when he was young and being his baseball coach, eventually becoming his manager experiencing every high and low together, being an active advocate for mental health, rough upbringing n Atlanta, GA, and remaining pure.

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19:43

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

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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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