The Progress Report Podcast

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The Progress Report Podcast episodes

June 12, 2025 Atlanta rapper Lil Tim addresses people confusing him with Quando Rondo’s cousin Luh Tim, YNs
19 year old rapper Lil Tim skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about switching up his sound from just creating drill music, fans leaking his music, shares how he spent his first rap check, lack of support from other rappers and OGs, and plans for his upcoming deluxe edition of his new project, ‘Timmy’s Revenge’.

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18 min
June 09, 2025 Matt Barnes speaks on his mental health, NBA finals predictions, learning from Dwyane Wade and Zaya
Former NBA player Matt Barnes speaks with MikFlyy of The Progress Report at The Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) in Atlanta, GA about his journey as a basketball player in college and professionally, learning to be a better person and father, the importance of protecting intellectual property, his podcast ‘All The Smoke’, and defines our keyword, “progress”.

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12 min
June 05, 2025 R&B group 2BYG speak on advice received from Teddy Riley, R&B music not dead, sings live
“Yal ain’t never seen nobody dance like Michael Jackson, sing like Boyz 2 Men, and play all instruments like Mint Condition” ~ 2BYG

18 and 19 year old artists Matt Brown, Nixx, KD, and Toure skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about coming together back in High School in Fort Worth, Texas to form the group, 2BYG!

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22 min
June 04, 2025 Sexton speaks on coming from Australia, unreleased music with Lil Keed, race affecting her career
“Be the real raw you in what you feel you are no matter what people project on you” ~ Sexton

Up close and raw interview with Perth, Australian artist Sexton, known for her songs “Space” with TK Kravitz, “Do 4 It” with Too Short, and “How” with Lil Got It. During the episode, Sexton details her 30+ hour and 3 planes travel to the states from her hometown to pursue her music career dreams, getting introduced to music and American music, pushing through doubt about her music career, independent artist grind, and her new single, “FTT” featuring Fat Trel!

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25 min
June 03, 2025 Tristan Wilds reflects on his role as Michael on ‘The Wire’, transition from acting to becoming a musician
The Progress Report media corespondent, MikFlyy, catches up with Grammy nominated actor and musician, Tristan Wilds at The Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) in Atlanta, GA to speak about him growing up in Staten Island, New York, film roles, journey as a singer, and defines our keyword “progress”.

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8 min
June 02, 2025 Hot Boy Turk speaks on embracing Bankroll Fresh, reuniting with B.G., Mannie Fresh, Lil Wayne, Juvie
Hot Boy Turk reflects on reuniting with his brothers for the Cash Money Millionaires concert tour, reflects on his previous projects, pays homage to the late Atlanta rapper Bankroll Fresh, and he defines our keyword “progress”.

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11 min
June 02, 2025 Zaytoven introduces his son/ artist ZAYSKII, remembers Young Scooter, producing “WHIM WHAMIEE”
“A lot of times people think I’m turning up the younger generation but they really turning me up, giving me life all over again” ~ Zaytoven
Super producer, Zaytoven and his first born son and artist ZAYSKII skip class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about the gift and curse of being the child of a celebrity, how they learn from each other, their church backgrounds and sobriety influencing their music careers, clearing the OJ Da Juiceman “Wham Bam’ song sample for the viral “WHIM WHAMIEE” song, thoughts on Gucci Mane’s live orchestra event in ATL, album collaboration with Usher, losing rappers and peers such as Young Scooter and Trouble, and legacy!
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30 min
May 20, 2025 Belly Gang Kushington addresses growing up in a black household, raising a son with autism, ATL roots
“This [RAP] sh*t done became an easy lay up to get a check, I’m not here for a check, I’ve been running paper up before this… this my art for real” ~ Belly Gang Kushington
Atlanta rapper, Belly Gang Kushington makes his debut on The Progress Report Podcast with hosts Lalaa Shepard and DJ eXeL to speak about growing up in a black household on the West side of Atlanta, opens up about abandonment issues stemming for his mother leaving him at birth, influenced musically by Young Dro, the first rapper signed to LVRN record label, entrepreneurship and selling $100 white t-shirts, obsession with highways, and his project, ’THE STREETS IS YOURS’.

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49 min
May 12, 2025 An update from Free (106 & Park) 25 years of 106, women in music, Outkast Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!
Free from 106 & Park visits Coalition DJs New Music Monday’s event in ATL at Outkast’s studio and chats briefly with The Progress Report host, Lalaa Shepard, about 2025 being the 25th anniversary for Free & AJ of 106 & Park and exciting plans to celebrate their impact on the culture!
0:05 Free from 106 & Park visits Coalition DJs New Music Monday’s event in ATL at Outkast’s studio
2:40 106 & Park history
3:17 Free’s first visit at Outkast’s studio in ATL (Stankonia)
3:56 introduction
4:26 mental head space
4:58 Outkast has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and
5:48 DJs support
6:50 women in media
8:06 what does our keyword “progress” mean to Free from 106 & Park
8:36 Coalition DJs drop
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9 min
May 08, 2025 OMG Girlz speak on winning $71.1 million lawsuit, girls to women, motherhood, upcoming album
“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.
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Listen to us on Apple Podcasts
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31 min

About The Progress Report Podcast

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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.