Welcome to the Work N Progress Podcast, a show where four Black men have honest conversations about personal growth, accountability, entrepreneurship, music, relationships, and navigating life as we continue to evolve.

On this episode of Work N Progress Podcast, we sit down with hip hop legend 8Ball from the iconic duo 8Ball & MJG for a real conversation about growth, business, and evolving as a man and artist.

We talk about his journey from legendary Southern hip hop to entrepreneurship, including the coffee brand he started with his son and what it means to build something generational. We also dive into new music, staying creative over time, and how perspective changes as you grow.
Work N Progress is all about real conversations, accountability, and personal growth, and this episode is a great example of what it looks like to keep evolving.

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The crew is back in the lab for the February edition of the Work N Prog Podcast, tapping into the grind, creativity, and growth it takes to level up in 2026. From the artist’s mindset to business moves and protecting your peace, this episode is all about building physical, mental, and spiritual stamina for the long run.

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On Episode 3 of Work N Progress, we sit down with Don Trip for a real conversation about life beyond the music. We talk marriage, fatherhood, and how books, mindset, and responsibility shape who we become.

Don Trip opens up about balancing family with a career, the lessons he’s learning as a husband and father, and how his past still plays a role in the man he’s becoming. This episode is about growth, accountability, and understanding that we are all a work in progress.

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Starlito, Marcus, Stephen, Los and Jay run their first 5k together on the technically very first episode of Work N Progress