The Progress Report Podcast

“The lawsuit brought us back together in a sense and that's really how we stayed sane during the process” ~ OMG Girlz Zonnique, Bahja, and Bre skip class with Lalaa Shepard to speak about forming the OMG Girlz in 2009, relationship status with former member Reginae Carter, ATL roots, creating age appropriate music, musical growth from their first single “Gucci This (Gucci That)” to their latest singles “Motion” and “Make A Scene”, now writing their own music, coming back together after lawsuit initiated, seeing Domani, King, and Messiah Harris become dad's, learning directly from R&B group, Xscape, and plans for their upcoming debut album. Website: Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omggirlz/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com #TheProgressReport #OMGGirlz #omgdollslawsuit #LalaaShepard #SkippingClass

“Im like a black hippy, very peaceful very chill” ~ Bash93 Tarell Basham AKA Bash93 skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about getting into sports and being an athlete since a child, smoking weed with his mom openly as a teen, reflects on football career at Ohio University, NFL journey with Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Colts, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans, having to go through therapy after being depressed after NFL career ended, becoming a full-time artist, and plans for his upcoming TV show/ podcast. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king_rell10/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com 0:00 Bash93 Skipping Class 0:10 introduction 0:39 passion for music and sports/ growing up without a dad 1:10 started playing football at age 8 1:40 taking sports serious 2:19 going pro and college football 2:45 Ohio 3:29 college level football 4:03 failed drug test in college senior year in High School 4:48 family support and 420 5:08 started smoking weed with his mom 6:16 grew up in Virginia 7:35 thoughts on NIL deals 8:59 2025 NFL draft 9:28 NFL journey with Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Colts, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans 11:28 getting hurt during training camp first season with Cowboys 11:48 injury after hitting Tom Brady 12:30 mental process after being done with NFL 13:01 getting into music during injury 14:00 stage name Bash93 14:44 new single “Walk” with DatsDatMF 15:39 thoughts on Gelo Ball rapping 16:35 athlete turned rapper 16:57 peer support from Dak Prescott 17:30 Dallas Cowboys fans 17:53 independent grind as a rapper 18:19 why should people listen to Bash93? 18:47 what's next? 18:56 what does our keyword “progress” mean to Bash93? 19:31 Pieces 19:43 love life balance 20:25 social media handles #TheProgressReport #Bash93 #NFL #LalaaShepard #SkippingClass #AngieStone

“During the time of us rehearsing (112), we would watch Jodeci, Boyz 2 Men, Blackstreet and we would say that was going to be us one day” ~ Q Parker of 112 Q Parker of the legendary R&B group 112 skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about singing since age 4, discovering his voice at home with his mother, growing up COGIC in church, proud jock and scholar in High School, landing his record deal in the early 90s with Diddy, contract issues with 112 and eventually going solo, solo album ‘The MANual” which released in 2012, adjusting to the new era of music, legacy and writing songs, salutes Jagged Edge for staying together 20+ years, his 2024 single “Beg”, and plans for new music. 0:00 Q Parker Skipping Class drop 0:09 introduction 0:35 born and raised in Atlanta, GA (Cleveland Ave) 2:08 grew up COGIC in the church 2:34 first realizing he could sing at age 4 3:49 vocal development 4:30 teacher support/ parent support 5:05 played football, basketball, ran track, and played tennis as a kid 5:45 college or record deal 6:49 singing for Puffy 7:10 first thoughts meeting the other members of 112 and forming the group (Slim, Mike, and Daron) 9:10 getting kicked out of 112 9:50 the culture 10:15 secular music conflicting with church background 12:10 making subtle love music 13:30 hardships of being in a group and eventually going solo 15:54 Jagged Edge staying together 20+ years 16:33 solo album ‘The MANual” released 2012 18:00 112 talented vocalists 19:04 reassurance 19:30 adjusting to the new era of music 21:04 TikTok 22:22 112 music going viral 24:03 creating the ‘Bridge Project' during Covid to help artists come together/ artists being influenced by each other with R&B and gospel music 25:25 Brothers United of Atlanta project 25:50 giving back to the community 27:30 Q Parker Legacy Foundation 27:51 writing “I Should Have Cheated” for Keyshia Cole 28:33 other records written by Q Parker 28:47 Kevin Littles/ 112 sample 29:45 residual legacy income 31:33 thoughts on artists having to perform still/ RIP Angie Stone! 34:45 original contract issues with 112 35:52 importance of accolades 37:01 relationship with Jagged Edge 39:12 112 appearing on a 1996 episode of Moesha 41:07 new music and 2024 single “Beg” 43:33 wifey 43:45 what does our keyword “progress” mean to Q Parker Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qparker112/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com #TheProgressReport #112 #QParker #Diddy #JaggedEdge #KeyshiaCole #LalaaShepard #SkippingClass #AngieStone

“Most rappers don't make a lot of money… Being a rapper/ artist is like anybody else with a 9-5, you gon get what you put into that sh*t” ~ Wayno Music executive and content creator Wayno 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 his Harlem and Bronx, NYC roots, recalls working in the mailroom of Roc-A-Fella Records starting his journey in the music business, formerly being a host on “Everyday Struggle” Podcast on Complex alongside Akademiks and Nadeska, learning directly from Coach K and P at QC, reflects on the importance of being a useful person and knowing how to pivot, and blames social media for making people throw artists away easily. https://www.instagram.com/wayno119/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/djexel/ https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://tprmediagroup.com https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 The Progress Report theme song created by Jaylii (produced by Sparkz): https://www.instagram.com/jayliiradio/ https://www.instagram.com/trakmanmuzikllc/ 0:00 Wayno TPR drop 0:09 TPR theme song 0:34 introduction 1:18 TPR pop quiz 3:29 coming up in the mail room at Roc-A-Fella Records 5:00 coming up in Harlem, NYC 5:53 first time seeing Murda Inc 8:08 Kanye West cap 10:42 Kanye West now 12:43 excuses for Kanye West being weird 13:47 drill music culture “Drill music as a culture has ruined black and brown youth all over America” ~ Wayno 15:16 DJ Akademiks handling Kanye during interview 18:18 addresses that blank ended because they weren't making money 22:47 media mindset 27:04 recording contracts playing on people's needs 30:20 “Most rappers don't make a lot of money… Being a rapper/ artist is like anybody else with a 9-5, you gon get what you put into that sh*t” ~ Wayno 31:35 being an A&R at QC and learning from Coach K and P/ RIP Takeoff 32:08 Gloss Up 39:09 Lil Baby doing it his way 44:27 social media making people throw artists away 45:35 recalls working at Asylum 47:03 why didn't 600Breezy's music work 48:23 not being artist dependent for his podcast 48:55 tips for content creators 49:31 landing podcast deal with Amazon Music 52:05 getting into content creation with JayHill 53:49 Speedy Norman 55:26 take suggestions 58:40 invest 59:45 best food and fashion in Bronx and Harlem, NYC 1:03:45 Dave East Jordan collab 1:05:17 what does our keyword “progress” mean to Wayno? #Wayno #KanyeWest #Akademiks #JoeBudden #lalaashepard #BossBritt #DJeXel #LunchTableTalk #TheProgressReportPodcast

“My goal is to make music fun again in the A and just period” ~ Trinidad James Trinidad & Tobago born, Atlanta, GA raised artist, fashion designer, creative director, and song writer, Trinidad James skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his 13 year journey in the music industry, breaks down his new single “My Biggest Hater”, Covid experience and album flopping, putting 'Trinidad James music' to the side for fashion, women basketball jacket collab, approving Bruno Mars sample, business deal with T.I.G. Records, writing songs for Cardi B, Offset, City Girls, Kevin Gates, Bhad Bhabie, designing stage set for Bossman D Low's tour, and losing Rich Homie Quan, Young Scooter, Takeoff, Young Dolph, and Bankroll Fresh. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinidadjamesgg/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com 0:00 Trinidad James Skipping Class drop 0:23 introduction 0:42 new single “My Biggest Hater” 1:45 song sample 5:58 ATL roots 6:51 popping it on the song 7:39 women basketball jacket collab 8:15 lyrics breakdown 10:07 crediting song writers 12:44 discography 12:53 approving Bruno Mars sample 13:34 money keeping culture in a weird place 14:08 losing Rich Homie Quan, Young Scooter, Takeoff, Young Dolph, Bankroll Fresh 16:18 business deal with T.I.G. Records 16:38 pros and cons of having a team/ label support 18:28 unreleased music 19:43 fashion 20:26 creative director for Sexyy Red 21:54 getting into creative directing 23:44 Kevin Gates and Bhad Bhabie record 24:37 JT (City Girls) 25:07 Cardi B & Offset 25:45 giving records to other artists 26:04 2020 Covid experience and album flopping 26:35 moving to LA during lockdown and getting back in the mix 27:25 putting Trinidad James music to the side for fashion 28:07 Sexyy Red mainstream collab 28:40 teaching the process through new business agency 29:21 DAD name meaning 30:15 Trump's tariffs 31:30 criticizing for wearing nails as a man 35:40 afro 36:05 what does our keyword “progress” mean? 36:31 what's next? 37:11 designing stage set for Bossman D Low tour #TheProgressReport #SkippingClass #LalaaShepard #Progress #TrinidadJames #RichHomieQuan #BossmanDLow #SexyyRed

“I was 9 before I started writing my own verses” ~ Kai Ca$h Brooklyn, NYC rapper Kai Ca$h skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about his newly released project, ‘CASH RULES', landing a record deal with Generation Now courtesy of DJ Drama and Don Cannon, making his first song at age 7, parents funding his clothing career at age 14, experience attending 2 HBCU's, publishing a book while in college to help with anxiety, reflects on being around Junior Mafia as a youth and CYN music collective with King Combs and Niko Brim. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaicash/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com 0:00 Kai Ca$h Skipping Class drop 0:13 introduction 1:03 sampling Missy Elliot and Future 2:15 ‘CASH RULES' album meaning 3:54 making first song at age 7 6:22 taking music serious as a career and creating music collective 7:43 parents funding his clothing career at age 14 9:45 published a book in college at Hampton University 13:03 attended 2 HBCU's 15:32 from Brooklyn, NYC 17:47 support from parents 19:20 T'yanna Wallace and C.J. 21:00 only child 21:44 CYN music collective with King Combs and Niko Brim 23:20 adjusting to life in the south 24:32 signed to Generation Now with DJ Drama and Don Cannon 25:29 why should people listen to Kai Ca$h? 26:45 define our keyword “progress” #TheProgressReport #SkippingClass #LalaaShepard #Progress #KaiCash #JuniorMafia

“This rap stuff has been our plan, we just didn't know who it would be” ~ Baby Kia/ Day 1 Lil Willie 18 and 19 year old Atlanta, GA rappers Baby Kia and Day1 Lil Willie skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about using music as therapy, YN misconceptions, no co-signs from major artists, support from Quavo (Migos), Bossman D Low, and Baby Drill, getting banned from performing at High Schools, getting inspiration from Gucci Mane and DMX, importance of DJs, and their most recent projects ‘Never Too Late' and ‘KIA BOYZ'. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babykia/ https://www.instagram.com/day1_willie/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com 0:00 Baby Kia & Day Lil 1 Willie Skipping Class drop 0:15 introduction 0:34 first meeting each other 0:57 inventing crash out music genre 1:44 drill music 2:28 crash out meaning 2:57 “YN” 4:43 support from OGs 6:05 no co-signs 7:02 putting on youngings 7:22 Bossman D Low tour experience 8:47 Raw VS Rage concert in ATL 9:17 banned from performing at High Schools 11:12 growing up in Atlanta, GA 12:36 “12 our only opps” 12:50 music is therapy 14:50 Skrilla 15:04 taking rap serious 15:28 Baby Kia not taking rap serious 16:13 family support 17:15 name meanings 18:55 Baby Drill feature 19:22 XXL Freshman list 20:39 Youtube monetization and no g*n's in visuals 21:36 Day1 Lil Willie speaks on his new project ‘Never Too Late' 23:02 Part 2 of ‘3 Headed Fox” 23:51 fans leaking music 24:52 creative process inside the studio 26:22 producers 26:37 Baby Kia losing voice 29:00 forgetting lyrics 29:40 ‘KIA BOYZ' & ‘I PRAY YOU DIE' project's inspiration from Gucci Mane 31:37 importance of DJs 32:10 Day1 Lil Willie career 33:36 record label 34:26 Baby Kia signed to a major record label 35:07 inspiration from DMX 36:02 Young Scooter passing and losing a best friend to gun violence 36:52 coping with grief 39:31 what does our keyword “progress” mean to Baby Kia & Day1 Lil Willie? 40:05 message to day 1 fans #TheProgressReport #SkippingClass #LalaaShepard #Progress #BabyKia #Day1LilWillie #BabyDrill #Quavo #LilBaby #YN #YNs

Tashera Simmons skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about how she celebrated her recent 54th birthday, releasing her new book, ‘Dying To Self' 4 years since its original release date, letting go of distractions by fasting cold turkey, learning forgiveness through therapy, overcoming abandonment issues, motherhood, relating to Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle's love story, knowing DMX since age 11 and dating him at age 17, toxic marriage and divorce, the music industry tearing DMX to pieces, and releasing music after an artist passes away. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasherasimmons/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com 0:00 Tashera Simmons TPR Skipping drop 0:10 introduction 1:01 ‘Dying to Self' new book 2:28 learning about God 3:09 timing of the book 3:38 second book mental space 5:29 ‘Dying to Self' spiritual warfare 7:35 letting go of distractions by fasting cold turkey 10:02 DMX faith in God 10:44 family thinking she lost her mind 11:04 DMX yes man 11:33 God's plan 12:28 New York 13:32 racism in the south 16:41 missing out on childhood after her mother walked out on her and her 8 siblings at age 14 19:02 did DMX remind you of your dad? 21:07 motherhood and parenting style's 22:48 learning forgiveness through her parents in therapy 23:16 dating DMX at age 17 23:58 betrayed by her mother, father, and DMX 25:13 loving Earl/ DMX 26:40 multiple personalities 27:33 forgiveness 27:56 learning from her father about forgiveness when holding onto grudges 29:41 both parents are deceased 30:18 love story with DMX 31:51 upcoming biopic 32:28 DMX wanting big dogs to sleep in the bed LOL 33:17 proposal within 8 months of being together with JaRule 34:32 Lauren London Nipsey Hussle love story 36:14 women in high profile relationships advice 37:31 4 years since DMX's passing 38:57 Irv Gotti passing 40:18 maintaining a pure heart within the music industry 42:10 releasing music after an artist passes away 43:28 favorite song and film by DMX 44:36 what does our keyword “progress” mean to Tashera Simmons? 45:18 what do you want people to remember 50 years from now? 45:47 how to purchase book ‘Dying to Self' #TheProgressReport #SkippingClass #LalaaShepard #Progress #TasheraSimmons #DMX #DyingtoSelfBook

Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL get together for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about losing more rappers in Atlanta, shady music business deals, backwards laws in America, Jazmine Cheaves and 600 Breezy love story goes left, Jacquees and Deiondra Sanders family drama, sobriety and more! https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/djexel/ https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://tprmediagroup.com https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 The Progress Report theme song created by Jaylii (produced by Sparkz): https://www.instagram.com/jayliiradio/ https://www.instagram.com/trakmanmuzikllc/ 0:00 TPR theme song 0:25 introduction 3:08 RIP Young Scooter 9:17 losing Atlanta rappers to death or prison 9:55 is it the music? 16:32 Yung L.A. getting a second wind in his music career 19:12 “Ain't I” challenge 23:05 artists need a continuous budget 28:43 artist's being forced into doing records they don't want to do 29:10 Keri Hilson Beyonce diss 29:30 Tiffany Evans The Progress Report interview 37:30 can Keri Hilson make a comeback? 38:29 Can you not like someone and still do business with them? 43:23 B2K members crossing Omarion 45:49 grooming 46:45 16 years old is the legal age of consent in Georgia 53:20 relations with old people 55:36 dating while having kids 55:50 Jazmine Cheaves and 600 Breezy 59:11 Summer Walker love 59:26 600 Breezy and Jazmine Cheaves are toxic 1:03:27 Jacquees and Deiondra Sanders family drama 1:13:00 BG coming to ATL (WNBA) 1:15:22 Life in ATL is expensive ($13 for a mocktail) 1:18:00 sobriety journey #Omaion #BowWow #KeriHilson #YoungScooter #Jacquees #lalaashepard #BossBritt #DJeXel #LunchTableTalk #TheProgressReportPodcast

“Being a rapper is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world… You gotta be on point at all times” ~ Montana 700 Montana 700 skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about the new Dallas movement, hardest adjustment to fame, ‘700 Reasons' project, sampling Mannie Fresh, family support, and plans for his upcoming album.  Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montana.700/ https://www.instagram.com/jassclutch/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com 0:00 Montana 700 Skipping Class drop  0:10 introduction  0:39 ‘700 Reasons' project  1:10 sampling Young Jeezy's “And Then What”  1:47 Big Tymer's sample  2:11 “Pipeline” song with BigXthaPlug 2:42 New Dallas movement  3:39 support from OGs in Texas 3:55 shag haircut 4:35 collabs with female artists  5:18 collabs with Dallas female rappers  5:27 “Wit A Boss” music video  5:55 ideal lady  6:11 Enchanting rapper  6:25 RIP Bankroll Fresh 7:08 Hunxho collab   7:17 RIP Young Scooter  7:50 Detroit collabs  8:31 support from other mainstream rappers  9:05 hardest adjustment to fame 9:29 favorite and least favorite part of being a public figure  10:01 family support  10:12 gifted mom $50,000 10:30 being a rapper is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world… You gotta be on point at all times” ~ Montana 700 10:53 street grind to music career  11:15 signed to 300 ENT and being consistent with music  12:15 life blessings  12:49 message to day one fans  13:04 album on the way  13:31 what does our keyword “progress” mean to Montana 700? 14:05 not tucking chains 

“F millions, let's get billions together…” ~ DaphoDILL to Zaytoven Hattiesburg, Mississippi artist DaphoDILL makes her return to Skipping Class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about landing a distribution deal with Zaytoven, 2 albums, ‘My Suicide Letter' & ‘Anomalous', and getting out of the military after toxic experience. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__daphodill__/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com 0:00 DaphoDILL Skipping Class drop 0:14 introduction 0:39 changes since 2023 1:36 what does our keyword “progress” mean now? 2:25 landing distribution deal with Zaytoven 4:00 advice from Zaytoven 4:41 music grind in ATL 6:21 “I'm Rolling Jimmy” single inspired by toxic relationship 9:12 song continued 10:43 family pushing her to date men instead of women 11:24 differences dating men vs women 12:10 goal to marry a woman 12:54 2 albums ‘My Suicide Letter' & ‘Anomalous' 15:28 alcohol and drug addiction 17:59 support and backlash for speaking out against military experience 21:40 abuse towards homosexual people 22:30 getting back in military 23:12 why should people listen to DaphoDILL? #DaphoDILL #Zaytoven #TheProgressReport #SkippingClass #LalaaShepard #Military

“Being a real n*gga ain't regular, its rare” ~ Gorilla Zoe “Its chess not checkers, you got to play the game” ~ Jass Clutch Henderson, North Carolina artist Jass Clutch and Atlanta, GA's own Gorilla Zoe skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about their collab song, “Trap N*gga” which is a sample of Gorilla Zoe's 2007 hit song, “Hood N*gga”. During the episode, Jass Clutch reflects on her journey to becoming a rapper after being a promoter, having features with Finesse2Tymes and Ralo, ownership and independence. Gorilla Zoe shares if he receives his flowers for his contributions to the rap game and offers health tips. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorillazoe/ https://www.instagram.com/jassclutch/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com 0:00 Gorilla Zoe & Jass Clutch Skipping Class drop 0:15 introduction 0:45 first time hearing Gorilla Zoe's “Hood N*gga” 2:22 Gorilla's first thoughts hearing the song 3:44 Gorilla hopping on the song 4:40 edited version of “Hood N*gga” song 5:31 journey to becoming a rapper and life before rap 7:30 getting Finesse2Tymes on a feature 8:13 Ralo feature 8:57 biggest learning lesson from Gorilla Zoe 11:04 flowers for Gorilla Zoe 11:32 thoughts on rap game now 12:34 “Juice Box” song with Yung Joc 13:11 females going crazy in rap game and male fan base 14:30 first thoughts hearing Glorilla's name 15:04 Young M.A. 17:04 smoke and mirrors in the rap game 17:55 Gorilla Zoe credit for paving the way 18:38 ownership and independence 20:00 don't take things personal in this game 21:00 “Being a real n*gga ain't regular its rare” ~ Gorilla Zoe 22:00 health is wealth 24:10 “Trap N*gga” visual 25:05 define our keyword “progress” #GorillaZoe #JassClutch #TheProgressReport #SkippingClass #LalaaShepard #Progress #Glorilla

“I've always been working, its just figuring out the right formula… the public isn't seeing you and what's going on but all this time I've been correcting the recipe and having kids LOL” ~ Tiffany Evans Songstress, actress, and writer, Tiffany Evans joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast where Tiffany opens up about her musical hiatus, living 9 lives after experiencing success and getting signed as a child star, being mishandled as a child with a powerful voice by her parents and music execs, hardships of transitioning from a child star to an adult artist, addresses her relationships with Oprah, Tyler Perry, Matthew Knowles, and now being confident in her music with her latest single, “Would You” now streaming on all music platforms! https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyevansofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/djexel/ https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://tprmediagroup.com https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 The Progress Report theme song created by Jaylii (produced by Sparkz): https://www.instagram.com/jayliiradio/ https://www.instagram.com/trakmanmuzikllc/ 0:00 Tiffany Evans TPR drop 0:05 TPR theme song 0:32 introduction 2:15 TPR pop quiz 6:40 “Let Me Be Your Angel” song 8:05 depression 9:35 love for Usher 10:03 “Promise Ring” 12:30 “I'm Grown” single with Bow Wow 13:40 grooming child singers 15:00 going independent after turning 18 years old 16:17 depression and suicide continued 17:00 Jonas Brothers 17:38 toxic circle and parenthood 17:48 parents not knowing the music business 18:50 management situations/ missed deals with ‘Annie' film and Jay-Z 21:30 positive experiences 22:25 parents issues 22:37 9 lives before “Promise Ring” 22:51 surrounded by a lot of wolves who just wanted money 24:43 protected a lot of people by not saying too much 25:17 Matthew Knowles management situation after “Promise Ring” song at age 16 26:57 getting emancipated in Atlanta 28:45 relationship with siblings 29:37 parenthood 31:50 thinking for the family 32:21 Atlanta by herself at age 15 32:52 getting married at age 18 33:03 emancipation continued 35:03 running into predators at age 15 35:50 protecting people continued 37:29 going on the road by herself and no parents at age 11 38:00 emancipation continued 38:38 Matthew Knowles continued] 42:32 Tyler Perry and role in ‘Diary of a Mad Black Woman' 45:30 defends Tyler Perry 46:48 “Push Up” song with Kwony Cash 47:41 coming out of musical hiatus although she's always been working 48:10 new single “Would You” and being in a confident space with music 49:49 changing name as an artist 52:25 grace 53:35 message to day one fans (teacups) 54:33 “progress” definition #TiffanyEvans #lalaashepard #BossBritt #DJeXel #LunchTableTalk #TheProgressReportPodcast

“I knew how to record before I knew how to rap” ~ Shad Da God “Atlanta music scene always gon be lit but our artists have been damaged… Artists locked up, artists passed away, sh*t like that” ~ Jose Guapo “We was the first YN's” ~ Rich Kidz Atlanta's own Jose Guapo and Shad Da God skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about Rich Kidz early beginnings and upcoming music and tour, being the original YN's, smelling their flowers from the likes of 21 Savage, Glorilla, Playboi Carti for their influence and contributions to Hip Hop, Jose Guapo cutting hair, Shad Da God weed brand, and the importance of DJs to their careers. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joseguapo/ https://www.instagram.com/shaddagodbrm/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com 0:00 Jose Guapo & Shad Da God Skipping Class drop 0:15 introduction 0:33 Rich Kidz smelling flowers 1:00 OJ Da Juiceman concert performance 1:19 21 Savage birthday bash performance 2:03 Glorilla dancing to Rich Kidz “Ball” 2:20 Playboi Carti “LIKE WEEZY” Rich Kidz sample 3:51 Skooly shoutout 4:10 other Rich Kidz 4:34 first time meeting each other in High School 5:55 Shad Da God records all Rich Kidz music 6:50 T.I. hard drive 7:20 studio sessions 8:08 young and lit 8:28 thoughts on Atlanta music scene now 9:47 Rich Kidz upcoming single and album 11:39 Jose Guapo's father passing 12:12 Jose Guapo cutting hair and says he would never throw his old locs away 13:23 Shad Da God hair 14:06 what makes Rich Kidz so unique? 15:05 challenges being YNs in the game 15:30 avoiding women 17:34 is it anything yal would've done differently back then? 18:05 importance of DJs 19:42 Diva DJs 20:39 Shad Da God weed brand 22:29 Rich Kidz tour 23:00 mental head space right now 23:36 what does our keyword “progress” mean? 24:50 message to day one fans 26:53 social media #JoseGuapo #ShadDaGod #RichKidz #TheProgressReport #SkippingClass #LalaaShepard #Progress

`“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 her upcoming album, and opens up about adjustments to fame! https://www.instagram.com/fendidarappa_/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/djexel/ https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://tprmediagroup.com https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5

“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 opens up a severe health scare that made him adopt a healthier lifestyle.

“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 Go Midwest 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, pulling millions of streams but not originally having more than $1,000 followers on Instagram, performing on Offset's, ‘Set It Off' Tour and hosting his own annual birthday bash concert series in Kansas City, Missouri, helping his fans cope with depression and anxiety, fatherhood, and his upcoming album, 'I Want Blood' releasing Spring 2025! https://www.instagram.com/sleazyworld_go/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/djexel/ https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://tprmediagroup.com https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 The Progress Report theme song created by Jaylii (produced by Sparkz): https://www.instagram.com/jayliiradio/ https://www.instagram.com/trakmanmuzikllc/

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 book. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ees__/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com

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, shares his thoughts on YFN Lucci and Young Thug arrests, speaks on Lil Keed's death being a sacrifice for his family, addresses his relationship now with Loso Loaded, fans confusing his name with Latto, shares why he stop drinking lean, and plans for his upcoming project titled ‘Unfinished Business'. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereallottosavage/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com

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. https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/djexel/ https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://tprmediagroup.com https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 The Progress Report theme song created by Jaylii (produced by Sparkz): https://www.instagram.com/jayliiradio/ https://www.instagram.com/trakmanmuzikllc/

“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 Want To Have Fun' sold out concert Valentine's Day in New York, and plans for his upcoming album which will be the follow up to his 2024 album, 'S*x Drive'. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thankschow/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com

“Its ok to get help” ~ Glockianna 18 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 as Gloss Up, K Carbon, and, Poison Ivi, and dream collabs. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glockkii/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com

“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 Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkinatural/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com

“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 Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkinatural/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com

“I done seen everybody but Tupac and Biggie” ~ Will Belefonte of Will Hustle TV Will 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, distaste for the media game now, and plans for SXSW 2025. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willbelefonte/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com

“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, connection to YSL, and fatherhood. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risktaker360global/ https://www.instagram.com/risktakerbully/ https://www.instagram.com/rtf_squally_g/ https://www.instagram.com/ysl_fireboy/ https://www.instagram.com/_ykttttt9/ https://www.instagram.com/selfmade_shark/ https://www.instagram.com/lilwildlife.17/ https://www.instagram.com/stinglikea.bee/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com

“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 and now, ‘I Need Love' EP catered to the ladies, acting and upcoming film, fatherhood, and the importance of giving back to the community. Website: https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ybs_skola/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com

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.

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 Quan, and not being affected by not receiving credit in the game for their contributions to the culture. 

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. 

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. 

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”.

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.

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.

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”. 

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!

“Da Baby a real one” ~ Trap Dickey Hartsville, 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. 

“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/ Saturdayy Mizz 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!

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.

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! 

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'.

“The studio is literally my therapy and saving grace” ~ Drew Sidora Actress, 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 got into acting as a teen and has since had major roles on the TV shows, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, ‘The Game', popular films such as ‘White Chicks', acted as T-Boz in the ‘TLC Biopic', and several other films. Drew also reflects on her decision to divorce her husband after 10 years which inspired her to get back into music kicking off 2025 with her new single, “I Did It To Me”. 

“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 Birdman. 

“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 and first learning he would be a dad when his daughter was already 9 months old, dream collabs with Nipsey Hussle and Michael Jackson.

“People don't know the half of what I've been through because I suppressed it so long…” ~ Mac Bre-Z Gucci Mane's first artist Mac Bre-Z, most known for her verses on Gucci Mane's early 2000s songs “Pillz” and “Go Head” does her second interview with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to break down her frustrations with Gucci and confirms that there is no “beef” between them but she wants compensation and credit for her contributions to their songs, “Pillz” and “Go Head”. During the episode, Mac Bre-Z addresses social media critics who call her crazy, her issues with Keyshia Ka'oir, and shares why she believes Gucci Mane is a clone!

“I paved the way… I crawled the way for a lot of these Houston female rappers so that they can walk” ~ Just Brittany Just Brittany joins The Progress Report Podcast's Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk where we discuss Just Brittany's journey to becoming sober, past life as a stripper, winning ‘Signed' reality TV show in 2017 and learning from mixing business with pleasure, recalls having a stalker, overcoming domestic abuse with Z-Ro and Houston turning their back on her prompting her to relocate to Atlanta, remembers the late Rich Homie Quan and Beat King, growth and progress, the independent grind, and her upcoming album ‘Round Trip' releasing January featuring Kodak Black!

“It wouldn't be no Future if it wasn't for Yung L.A.” ~ Alley Boy Atlanta heavyweights Yung L.A. and Alley Boy do their first joint interview together with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about what each other means to the city and culture of Atlanta, new single “Back on That” produced by Nard&B/ Trenchwerk, upcoming collaboration album ‘Mob Lingo' and tour, the independent grind, cons of signing a record deal, ageism in Hip Hop, health tips for smokers, fatherhood, living with past trauma and PTSD, karma, and defines our keyword “PROGRESS”!

“Covid saved my life” ~ Marcus Muscogee “$co” Marcus Muscogee “$co” skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in a military family, serving 11 years in the army, going overseas twice, plans to go back to college and eventually become a music therapist, balancing family life and a third marriage, coping with the death of his mother, and learning to trust God! 

FishXGrits skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about rapping since age 3, has over 18 projects out, has features with Peewee Longway, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, and Sauce Walka, and explains the “IZM” lifestyle.

“I am the greatest song writer alive from Campbellton Road… Grady Baby” ~ Sean Garrett Super producer, artist, and songwriter Sean Garrett skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about growing up in ATL, writing hits for Beyonce, Ciara, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Polo Da Don, Scott Storch, Fergie, Kelis, Jamie Foxx, Bangladesh, Gucci Mane, Mario, remembers the late music mogul Chubbie Baby, recalls relationship with Michael Jackson, speaks on new single “Baddie” featuring Jacquees, importance of men being vulnerable to women, offers financial advise, and shares untold stories about artists and producers in the music industry!