Michael V. Epps on Growing Up in Chicago, landing role as Jake on The Chi, rapping & more!
Michael V. Epps on Growing Up in Chicago, landing role as Jake on The Chi, rapping & more!Update: 2025-09-05
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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.
In this interview, Michael opens up about mental health, navigating fame at a young age, and the comparisons to Mike Epps and Omar Epps. He also shares his experience making music, upcoming projects, and his signature sound.
Tune in as we discuss:
• His role as Jake on The Chi
• Chicago culture and influences
• New music and creative process
• Collabs with cast members & upcoming releases
• What the word “progress” means to him
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