Chicago artist RND Manolo speaks on having a full-time trucking job to support rap career, opening for YKNIECE sold-out concert

Chicago artist RND Manolo speaks on having a full-time trucking job to support rap career, opening for YKNIECE sold-out concert

Author: REVOLT February 16, 2026 Duration: 20:33
Chicago artist RND Manolo joins Lalaa Shepard for a new episode of Skipping Class, presented by The Progress Report, to talk about his journey as an independent artist and the reality behind the grind. He shares insight on growing up in Chicago, working a full-time trucking job to support his music career, opening up for YKNIECE at her sold-out show, and turning pain, loss, and life experiences into motivation. RND Manolo also explains why independence requires discipline, sacrifice, and belief in your vision. Watch more exclusive interviews and artist stories on The Progress Report. Subscribe for more content. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnd_manolo/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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