The Progress Report Podcast

Montgomery, Alabama’s own Lil E StillJumpin sits down with The Progress Report to share his story of resilience, music, and hustle. From his father breaking his first CD, to dropping “The Iciest Lil N***a” project, to spending $20K on his teeth and investing in jewelry for his family—Lil E opens up about his journey and what keeps him motivated.

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Memphis rapper Duke Deuce pulls up to The Progress Report to give a powerful and transparent interview. After a 3-year break from music, Duke is back with his brand-new album REBIRTH — and he’s bringing a whole new energy.

In this episode, Duke speaks on:

🔥 His 3-year hiatus from the industry

🔥 Producing music with his father for REBIRTH

🔥 Relationships with QC, Offset, and rising star Glockianna

🔥 Being known as the “crunk revivalist” and what Memphis culture means to him

🔥 Mental health, fatherhood, gym life, and advice to other artists

🔥 His reaction to Young Dolph’s passing and how it impacted him

🔥 What “progress” really means to Duke Deuce

This is Duke Deuce like you’ve never seen him before — personal, inspiring, and ready for his next chapter.

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Michael V. Epps sits down with The Progress Report’s Skipping Class to talk about life growing up in Chicago, family support, and his journey in the spotlight as an actor on The Chi.

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The Real Miss Baby Dee stops by The Progress Report for a raw and unfiltered Skipping Class interview! 🔥

She opens up about:

    •    Her debut project “Texas Bama” and linking with Bigga Rankin 🎶

    •    Life before music as a hair stylist (including working with Erica Banks) 💇🏾‍♀️

    •    Support from other female rappers and her upcoming collabs 💎

    •    Facing criticism for rapping about lady parts and embracing body confidence 👑

    •    Motherhood, BBLs, breast lift surgery, and navigating industry pressure 💃🏾

    •    Encouragement for single mothers raising kids with little support 💪🏾

    •    The independent grind, defining progress, and what’s next 🚀

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“I’m back and better than ever” ~ RX Peso

Atlanta culture runs deep, and RX Peso is one of the names you can’t ignore. After serving nearly 4 years in prison, Peso sits down with The Progress Report to talk his comeback, music, and the city.

Topics include:

⚡ Fashion & setting trends in Atlanta

⚡ Addressing Future signing rumors

⚡ Creating YNs and what it means to the streets

⚡ Memories with Migos, 21 Savage & Lotto Savage

⚡ The emotional moment he learned about Takeoff’s passing

Peso is stepping back into the game with new energy, new music, and a renewed mindset.

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“Music is my anger management… it helps me cope” ~ Real Dinero

 •    🎤 The meaning behind his name & past rap names    •    🌍 Coming from a small town 3 hours outside Atlanta    •    🔑 The differences between being signed to a major label vs. staying independent    •    🖤 His new project Anger Management and how music helps him cope    •    👨‍👧 Fatherhood and raising a daughter    •    🎶 Upcoming college performances & producer collabs with Mr. Hanky    •    📈 What “Progress” means to him and advice for day one fans

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In this exclusive interview with The Progress Report, legendary DJ, podcaster, and cultural voice DJ Scream gets personal about his 1+ year of sobriety, early sacrifices to pursue his DJ dream, and the mental challenges of the music industry.

We dive into his unfiltered thoughts on Ca$h Out’s life sentence, the evolution of the Atlanta music scene, and lessons learned from building a brand that spans mixtapes, radio, and the hit show Big Facts Podcast.

📌 Highlights:

    •    How DJ Scream stayed sober for over a year

    •    Lessons learned from therapy

    •    The rise of Atlanta artists like Crime Mob

    •    Sacrifices made at age 12 to become a DJ

    •    Thoughts on the current Atlanta music scene

    •    Ca$h Out sentencing & industry realities

    •    Balancing fatherhood, marriage, and a media career

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“Everyday a holiday in my household… We still have our Christmas tree up” ~ Hot Boy Turk

In this exclusive Skipping Class interview, Hot Boy Turk opens up like never before — taking us from the legendary Cash Money Records era to the ups and downs of life, fatherhood, and music after prison.

🎤 Turk reflects on:

    •    The early Hot Boys days with Lil Wayne, Juvenile, and B.G.

    •    The real studio chemistry and wildest moments from their rise

    •    What really happened behind the scenes with Cash Money

    •    Prison time, mental strength, and spiritual growth

    •    Becoming a husband and father

    •    His message for young street rappers today

    •    His new album ‘Joseph’ and the “You Too Movement” new single 

    •    Whether he feels he got his flowers and what’s next

From real pain to powerful lessons, Turk is a walking testimony and he drops gems every step of the way. 🎯

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In this exclusive sit-down on Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report, rising star NGB Don sits with Lalaa Shepard to share how he turned his biggest insecurity—his speech impediment—into his superpower that’s now inspiring millions.

From blending comedy with music and breaking out with his hit single “Stutter” featuring Kevin Gates, to setting the internet on fire with “Ain’t My Kind,” NGB Don opens up about his viral journey, staying authentic, and carving his own lane in the entertainment industry.

We also get into his new partnership with UnitedMasters, public reactions to his image, being betrayed by former friends, and powerful advice for artists who are blowing up but don’t know how to build long-term success.

This is more than an interview—it’s a blueprint for turning pain into purpose.

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Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report sits down with Tamika Scott of the legendary group Xscape and her daughter, rising rap star Young Niyah, in a new edition of Skipping Class for a powerful conversation about family, music, and building a legacy.

From Young Niyah turning down a full-ride college scholarship to pursue music, to Tamika Scott sharing the lessons she’s learned as an icon, this mother-daughter duo gets real about:

    •    Growing up around music and the pressures of being a celebrity’s child.

    •    The rise of female rappers and the changing landscape of women in music.

    •    How Rich Homie Quan, Chainz, and ATL culture influenced Young Niyah.

    •    Balancing authenticity while creating their own lanes in the industry.

This is a raw, inspiring, and must-watch interview for music lovers and anyone chasing their dreams.

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