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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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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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