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Rico Richie on Lou Young Beef, Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooting & Birdman’s $1M Offer For “Poppin” Song
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- The Progress Report Podcast
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- May 21, 2026
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- 3581
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Summary
Rapper and entrepreneur Rico Richie joins a brand new episode of Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report and hosted by Lalaa Shepard. During the interview, Rico Richie reflects on his journey from being a standout football player at Georgia Tech and briefly making it to the NFL before transitioning into music. He opens up about the frustration and anger he experienced after football did not work out the way he envisioned, and how those same emotions resurfaced years later during the rise of his breakout 2015 single “Poppin.” Rico Richie speaks on “Poppin” becoming a massive record while he was serving time in prison, missing out on opportunities as the song exploded worldwide, and the emotional toll of watching his career take off while being locked up. He also discusses the “Poppin” remix featuring Chris Brown, Meek Mill, and French Montana, and how the momentum surrounding the record changed his life. The conversation also covers Epic Records offering him $750,000 for “Poppin” before Birdman later offered him $1 million in cash for the single. Rico Richie explains how everything shifted after getting caught up in the Lil Wayne tour bus shooting incident tied to Young Thug, ultimately causing him to miss out on major money and opportunities at the height of his buzz. Elsewhere in the interview, Rico Richie addresses his issues with comedian Lou Young, opening a studio in downtown Atlanta, prison life, fatherhood, boxing, street mentality, and shifting his focus toward growth, peace, business, and building a better future. Rico Richie also discusses his new single “Loaded,” his current mindset, and what’s next for him moving forward. Interview conducted by Lalaa Shepard for The Progress Report. Watch more interviews, performances, podcasts, and exclusive conten…