The D.L. Hughley Show

The conversation then turned to justice and accountability following the death of former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson, who was convicted in the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey after body camera footage showed him fatally shooting her inside her home. Grayson died in prison after a battle with advanced colon cancer while serving a 20-year sentence, closing a chapter in a case that fueled national conv...

The show also debated whether fans would support R. Kelly if he were released from prison and returned to the stage. Most callers said they could separate the music from the man, while D.L. admitted the issue remains a personal moral conflict. The discussion comes as Kelly, who is serving a 31-year federal sentence for sex trafficking and related convictions, recently petitioned for a presidential...

The crew weighed in on the uproar surrounding Texas Roadhouse after social media users circulated allegations that a racist Facebook group encouraged white servers to tamper with Black customers’ food. While the claims sparked outrage and boycott calls online, Texas Roadhouse has publicly denied the accusations, calling them unfounded and saying it launched an investigation, with reports lat...

D.L. and the crew weighed in on growing backlash from ranchers after President Trump announced plans to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef into the U.S. tariff-free for 90 days in an effort to lower consumer prices. Ranchers and cattle industry leaders argue the move could hurt domestic producers at a time when the U.S. cattle herd is already at its lowest level in decades and...

During What’s Trending, Jasmine spoke about communities still waiting for relief, including Gary, Indiana, where thousands of residents have faced prolonged power outages following severe storms, and Puerto Rico, which continues to face concerns about infrastructure and disaster recovery. Residents and local leaders have been calling for faster assistance and long-term solutions as families...

Music legend Raphael Saadiq joined D.L. and the crew as he reflected on his remarkable career spanning Tony! Toni! Toné!, Lucy Pearl, solo success, and his work as a songwriter and producer for some of the biggest names in music. Saadiq also discussed the creative drive that continues to push him forward, as he remains active with live performances and storytelling shows that celebrate more...

The show also sparked a lively Question of the Day discussion after a viral video showed a frustrated father taking an ax to his son’s television over unfinished chores. Callers shared personal stories about discipline and consequences, leading to the debate: Was the dad being a good parent or going overboard? D.L. explored whether the dramatic punishment was an example of accountability or...

D.L. and the crew weighed in on growing backlash from ranchers after President Trump announced plans to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef into the U.S. tariff-free for 90 days in an effort to lower consumer prices. Ranchers and cattle industry leaders argue the move could hurt domestic producers at a time when the U.S. cattle herd is already at its lowest level in decades and...

It is Monday, but DL Hughley and the crew will make you feel like the weekend with a What Had Happened Friday. DL and the crew will play the best callers from last week’s Questions of the Day. During What’s Trending, Jasmine Sanders discussed that people have mixed feelings about some teachers on social media expressing their frustrations. Teachers are up in arms that many children of...

Sometimes fans get upset with some of the things that DL has to say, so he gives them the opportunity to say F- You DL Hughley.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oleebo the streaming hack warrior, is back with DL for another bootleg movie review. Today, Oleebo is reviewing the science fiction film, The End of Oak Street. This J.J. Abrams produced movie stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Monday, but DL Hughley and the crew will make you feel like the weekend with a What Had Happened Friday. DL and the crew will play the best callers from last week’s Questions of the Day.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During What’s Trending, Jasmine Sanders discussed that people have mixed feelings about some teachers on social media expressing their frustrations. Teachers are up in arms that many children of color cannot read. On teacher cried because his 17- and 18-year-old students could not fill out a form.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The D.L. Hughley Show , DL connected several stories he believes deserve far more public attention, starting with the ongoing crisis in Gary, Indiana, where thousands of residents have been without power for more than a week following devastating storms. Reports indicate tens of thousands of people were still in the dark days after the storm, with schools closed, food spoiling,...

The Militant Man Jamal Kingsley delivered another hilarious edition of One Voyage Jeopardy, testing contestants’ knowledge of classic R&B lyrics from artists scheduled to appear on the upcoming One Voyage cruise.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show also highlighted a dangerous heat emergency stretching across the South, where millions of Americans have been placed under heat alerts as a persistent heat dome pushes temperatures and heat indexes above 100 degrees, with some areas feeling as hot as 110 to 115 degrees. Weather experts have warned that prolonged exposure could create serious health risks, especially for vulnerable commun...

There is an ongoing crisis in Gary, Indiana, where thousands of residents have been without power for more than a week following devastating storms. Reports indicate tens of thousands of people were still in the dark days after the storm, with schools closed, food spoiling, and residents scrambling for basic necessities while utility crews worked to restore service.  See omnystudio.com/listen...

The conversation then shifted to the Question of the Day: Why do you think there has been so little media coverage of Black people being found hanging from trees in the South? Using recent cases and listener calls, the show examined concerns about whether these deaths are receiving the level of scrutiny, investigation, and coverage that such alarming incidents warrant, sparking a passionate discus...

Big conversations, bold opinions, and a celebration of Black excellence take center stage on this episode of The D.L. Hughley Show . D.L. and the crew weighed in on the growing debate surrounding children’s entertainer Ms. Rachel after she publicly supported reparations for African Americans by sharing excerpts from Ta-Nehisi Coates’ influential essay The Case for Reparations , sparkin...

The episode closed with Jasmine’s “Top 5” list of things couples should never post online, including details about their sex lives, infidelity, finances, exes, and relationship arguments, reinforcing the idea that some parts of a relationship are better kept private.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urban One founder Ms. Cathy Hughes joined the show following her recent recognition with the Key to the City of Washington, D.C., reflecting on her decades-long mission to amplify Black voices and create opportunities through Urban One. Hughes, the first woman to receive the honor from Mayor Muriel Bowser, credited the company’s employees and on-air talent for its success.  See omnystud...

D.L. and the crew weighed in on the growing debate surrounding children’s entertainer Ms. Rachel after she publicly supported reparations for African Americans by sharing excerpts from Ta-Nehisi Coates’ influential essay The Case for Reparations, sparking passionate reactions across social media.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Question of the Day sparked lively listener responses after a viral video showed elementary school children using profanity and making obscene gestures on their first day of school. D.L. and Jasmine Sanders debated whether the behavior was harmless childhood fun or a sign of parenting choices that could contribute to future delinquency, while also emphasizing that children should never be writ...

From headline-grabbing controversies to heroic acts of courage, today’s episode of The D.L. Hughley Show tackled the stories everyone is talking about. The show opened with a discussion about British author and former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, whose death followed intense public scrutiny surrounding plagiarism allegations and questions about his academic work. Arday, who made history...

D.L. examined what he called the “Top Five Trump Lies,” revisiting long-debated claims surrounding election fraud, crowd sizes, mail-in voting, the economy, and foreign policy while discussing the ongoing political impact of those narratives.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.