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  • “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.

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    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’.

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    https://www.instagram.com/day1_willie/

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    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

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  • 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.

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    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!

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    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. 

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    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.

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    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.

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    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!

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    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.

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    https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup

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    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!

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    https://www.instagram.com/djexel/
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  • “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!

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    The Progress Report theme song created by Jaylii (produced by Sparkz):
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    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.

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  • 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’.

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    https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup

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  • 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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    https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/
    https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/
    https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/

    Website:
    https://tprmediagroup.com

    https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup

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    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183

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    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

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    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183

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    https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5

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    Website:
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  • “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

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    Website:
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  • “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

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    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183

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    https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5

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  • “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.

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    https://linktr.ee/TheProgressReportMediaGroup

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    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183

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  • “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.

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    https://www.instagram.com/_ykttttt9/
    https://www.instagram.com/selfmade_shark/
    https://www.instagram.com/lilwildlife.17/
    https://www.instagram.com/stinglikea.bee/

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