The D.L. Hughley Show

The team reacts to South African singer Tyla facing backlash for calling herself “colored,” sparking a heated discussion on language, culture, and Black audiences. Jasmine Sanders spotlights Deborah Farmer’s powerful memoir My Journey to Joshua, opening up about adoption and breaking stigmas. Trick Daddy earns the “Shoe Booty of the Week Award” for saying he won&rsquo...

The phones light up as listeners share raw reactions to D.L.’s burning question—could you stay friends with a Black Trump supporter? Callers draw the line at idolatry, cruelty, and selfishness, with some saying “absolutely not” and others reluctantly admitting they still have family who voted for Trump. Plus, comedian Damon Williams checks in from Martha’s Vineyard wi...

D.L. and the team blast the dangers of masked ICE officers, raising questions about accountability, safety, and vigilante justice. The crew dives into Dominion’s $67 million settlement with Newsmax, reacts to Tiffany Haddish joking she’s as qualified as Donald Trump on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and debate whether you could stay friends with a Black Trump supporter. To top it off, a wild story...

This episode has it all: D.L. and the crew unpack Donald Trump’s push to kill mail-in voting, voter suppression in Texas, and Denzel Washington’s fearless take on cancel culture. A shocking story about a man discovering his daughter isn’t biologically his opens a fiery debate on whether DNA tests should be mandatory at birth. Listeners call in with jaw-dropping paternity scandals...

D.L. weighs in on Amanda Seales, Black conservatives, and the denial of systemic racism. Listeners clap back in the “F You D.L. Hughley” segment, and Sybil Wilkes drops the latest on Trump’s push to end mail-in ballots and Dominion’s massive settlement with Newsmax. Plus, D.L. shares his night seeing Alexis Isley live, and the team debates the ups and downs of dating a &ldq...

Listeners call in with shocking real-life stories about discovering kids weren’t biologically theirs — from court-ordered tests to devastating betrayals. D.L. opens up about his own close call with paternity fraud. Later, the Bootleg Movie Warrior hilariously tears apart the new Freaky Friday sequel starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in a review you don’t want to miss. S...

From birthday shoutouts to Nate Dogg, Coco Chanel, and Matthew Perry to heated debates about Donald Trump’s attack on mail-in ballots, voter suppression in Texas, and Denzel Washington’s bold comments on cancel culture — D.L. and the crew dive deep. Plus, a jaw-dropping story about a man discovering his 19-year-old daughter isn’t biologically his sparks the question: Should...

This episode of The D.L. Hughley Show delivers laughs, insight, and fire from start to finish. Amanda Seales goes head-to-head with conservatives, sparking debate on Black conservatism and crime myths. D.L. and the crew unpack Will Smith’s All The Smoke interview and debate whether he or Chris Rock has been more deeply changed since the Oscars slap. John Legend stops by to talk about music,...

D.L. riffs on expectations when men “fly women out” and the blurred lines around relationships and consent. Jamal Kingsley, the Militant Man, humorously exposes racism in everyday life — from the price of white vs. dark meat chicken combos to symbolism in funerals and weddings. The team then covers Texas Democrats returning to Austin to continue their redistricting battle, while...

John Legend joins the show to discuss his music, activism, and how he balances political truth-telling with artistry. D.L. praises Legend’s ability to stay authentic while still delivering timeless music. The Short Bus Records parody segment roasts Shannon Sharpe’s multimillion-dollar settlement with his accuser, while Civil Wilkes updates listeners on Trump hosting European leaders fo...

The conversation continues with Will Smith’s reflections on explaining the Oscars slap to his nephew and how the incident changed his public persona. D.L. and the crew compare Will’s former “America’s favorite” charm to Magic Johnson’s affability, questioning whether he’ll ever fully recover that image. Fans call in to debate if Chris Rock or Will Smith wa...

D.L. Hughley kicks off with Amanda Seales dismantling conservative talking points, sparking a heated discussion on Black conservatism, crime statistics, and proximity vs. poverty. The crew runs through a long list of celebrity birthdays, from Kevin Hart’s wife Eniko Hart to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Wu-Tang’s Masta Killa, and even Roberto Clemente. Later, the team debates how human evoluti...

From fiery political commentary to pure comedy, this episode delivers it all. D.L. Hughley kicks off with why Trump is really targeting certain cities—revenge against places that rejected him—and calls out the hypocrisy behind the Epstein cover-up. Jasmine Sanders’  Top 5 Annoying Things Your Lover Does That Almost Got Them Canceled sparks hilarious banter about relationship...

D.L. digs into the rising cost of groceries, Trump’s tariffs on China, and fears of a man-made recession. In his GED Section, he connects the dots on how attacks on DEI and the federal workforce disproportionately hurt Black women—the most educated group in America—while white men remain the least educated. He warns that when Black communities “get the flu,” the whole...

Jasmine Sanders brings the laughs with her  Top 5 Annoying Things Your Lover Does That Almost Got Them Canceled —from leaving the toilet seat up to stinking up the bathroom right when you need it. The crew piles on with their own petty complaints, turning everyday annoyances into comedy gold. Between the jokes, quick-hit takes on trending news keep the conversation sharp and unpredictab...

D.L. Hughley opens with a fiery breakdown of why Trump keeps targeting major cities like D.C., Baltimore, and Chicago—all with Black leadership and all places that rejected him at the polls. The crew dives into the Epstein case cover-up, calling out hypocrisy in political and religious circles, and the real danger of authoritarian power grabs. Between sharp political takes, D.L. delivers a t...

D.L. Hughley and his crew tackle one of the most shocking family betrayal stories ever heard - a daughter's confession that she falsely accused her stepfather of molestation 10 years ago to help her biological father break up her mother's marriage. The revelation sparks intense debate about accountability, forgiveness, and the devastating consequences of lies that could have destroyed an innocent...

D.L. opens up about the personal cost of political divisions, revealing how he's lost relationships and even fired an agent over Trump support. The conversation turns to the awkward reality of friendships strained by politics and the questions we all hate being asked - from "Why are you still single?" to "When are you going back to church?" The crew discovers that AOL dial-up internet is finally s...

The betrayal discussion reaches fever pitch as more callers demand consequences for the daughter's heinous lie. Listeners propose everything from therapy to restraining orders, with many calling for the biological father to face serious repercussions for orchestrating this family destruction. The hosts explore the psychological damage done to all parties involved and debate whether some lies are s...

The phone lines explode as listeners weigh in on the mother-daughter betrayal story that has everyone talking. Callers share their outrage and advice on how to handle a daughter who falsely accused her stepfather of molestation, potentially ruining multiple lives in the process. The discussion gets heated as people debate accountability, forgiveness, and the devastating consequences of lies. D.L....

D.L. and the crew dive into shocking statistics revealing how higher education affects marriage rates - the smarter you get, the less likely you are to tie the knot! But the real bombshell comes when they discuss a mother's devastating discovery: her adult daughter confesses that she lied about being molested by her stepfather 10 years ago, destroying her mother's marriage at her biological father...

On this episode of The D.L. Hughley Show Podcast, the DLHS crew have some fun and talk about important topics. A NASA intern is in trouble for giving his girlfriend the moon. The intern stole $21 million worth of moon rocks to his girlfriend in an attempt to give a romantic gesture. Journalist Piers Morgan said that he was disappointed that Beyoncé “culturally appropriated” Mary...

Queen Indy Bee gave five things drunk women say to their partner that they should not say on My Top 5.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes people get upset with some of the things that D.L. Hughley has to say, so he is giving them the opportunity to say F- You D.L. Hughley.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Piers Morgan said that he was disappointed that Beyoncé “culturally appropriated” Marylin Monroe in her recent Levi ad. The Question of the Day is do you agree with Piers Morgan’s sentiments.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.