The Morning Hustle Podcast

The Morning Hustle dives straight into the chaos of hip-hop, headlines, and heavyweights with a fiery episode that keeps the drama front and center. The show opens with the crew reacting to the wild news that Jake Paul is officially set to fight former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua — a real, sanctioned bout streaming on Netflix December 19th. Lore’l breaks down how the matchup ev...

The show opens strong with coverage of Megan Thee Stallion’s defamation trial against blogger Milagro Gramz (Milagro Cooper), which began jury selection this week in Miami. Her legal team says the blogger spread “deep-fake porn” and lies in coordination with Tory Lanez—who’s now been fined $20,000 for obstructing depositions. The Hustle crew discusses how this case hi...

The Morning Hustle dives straight into the chaos today with an episode fueled by controversy, scandal, and a little too much late-night energy. Things kick off with the internet dragging Rory from the “Rory & Mal Podcast” after a batch of old tweets resurfaced—tweets that fans say show anti-Black and misogynistic patterns. Rory tries to troll his way out of it on Spaces, but...

The Morning Hustle kicks off with a powerful mix of emotion and entertainment as the team reflects on the heartbreaking loss of both D’Angelo and Angie Stone through the voice of their son, Swavo, who opens up about finding clarity after their passing and cherishing his final moments with his father. His honesty adds a deeply human layer to a week already heavy for R&B fans. Meanwhile, L...

The Morning Hustle crew kicks off the show with laughs, chaos, and a whole lot of celebrity drama as Lore’l, Alton Walker (with Kyle out), and the hustlers dive into everything from boxing bag checks to denied appeals and messy stream-world relationships.  In the Lo’Down, Claressa Shields sets the internet buzzing after flashing a massive ring and teasing an engagement—only...

The Morning Hustle Podcast was packed with big revelations and even bigger controversies. Lore’l kicked things off with the shocking news that Lil Uzi Vert is facing a $100 million copyright lawsuit over his hit single “Just Wanna Rock.” A musicologist determined that the track is over 90% similar to a song allegedly submitted to Uzi’s label before the hit was released, rei...

The Morning Hustle crew—Lore’l and Alton Walker (with Kyle Santillian out)—kick off the week with a mix of laughs, love, and lessons in humility. First up, Omarion isn’t here for the shade after Mario downplayed his vocal abilities in a recent interview, saying Omarion was “hit or miss.” The former B2K frontman called the comment “disrespectful” and...

It’s a wild start to the week on  The Morning Hustle Podcast with Lore’l and Alton Walker holding it down while Kyle Santillian takes a well-earned dad day. The crew dives right into the drama, starting with Russell Simmons, who reportedly owes $11 million in sexual-misconduct settlements dating back to the 1980s. After paying $3 million so far, Simmons is suing HBO for $20 millio...

The Morning Hustle Podcast brings a mix of shock, shade, and celebration in this latest episode with Lore’l, Kyle Santillian, and Alton Walker. The crew kicks things off reacting to the surprising end of an era. MTV has officially canceled Ridiculousness after fourteen years on air. Fans and the Hustle team admit they thought the show was already in reruns, but it turns out host Rob Dyrdek w...

This lively episode of The Morning Hustle Podcast serves up laughs, loyalty, and a little holiday magic. The crew talks to the cast of the new holiday movie ‘ Unexpected Christmas’: Lil Rel Howery, Reagan Gomez, and Dominique Perry — who drop by to talk about their new film, which blends Black love, humor, and redemption just in time for the holidays. Lore’l’s Lo&rsqu...

The Morning Hustle Podcast turns up the heat this week as Lore’l, Kyle Santillian, and Alton Walker mix sharp commentary, humor, and real-world reflection across music, relationships, and justice. The show opens with Drake’s legal saga, as his attorney prepares to appeal the dismissal of his lawsuit against Universal Music Group. Drake claims the label profited unfairly from his likene...

It’s a wild ride on The Morning Hustle Podcast as Lore’l, Kyle Santillian, and Alton Walker unpack some of the week’s juiciest celebrity moments with their signature mix of humor and real talk. The show opens with the long-awaited update on DDG and Halle Bailey, who have officially dropped their domestic-violence claims against each other. The crew applauds the young parents for...

The Morning Hustle Podcast brings a mix of humor, hot takes, and serious conversations in this episode with Lore’l, Kyle Santillian, and Alton Walker. Things kick off with Ari Fletcher lighting up social media after questioning why grown adults attend college homecomings. Kyle argued that homecoming is about community and culture, while Lore’l jokes that some folks “treat it...

This episode of The Morning Hustle Podcast was a wild mix of grace, growth, and headlines that made everyone stop scrolling. International Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage joined Lore’l and Kyle Santillian for a powerful, heartfelt interview about her new R&B-leaning album This One Is Personal . She opened up about childhood rejection for her dark skin, her healing journey through therapy...

This episode of The Morning Hustle was packed with everything from drama in hip-hop to emotional honesty and powerful faith. Kicking things off, Finesse2Tymes made headlines after being arrested in Dallas on multiple drug charges, including possession of controlled substances and tampering with evidence. The crew debated whether weed charges even make sense anymore and side-eyed his mother for cel...

The Morning Hustle crew kept the conversation sizzling this week, mixing viral headlines with heart-deep questions and unexpected moments of compassion. Things kicked off when Lore’l broke down what really happened in Chicago after Brandy abruptly walked off stage during the “Boy Is Mine” tour with Monica. Fans feared drama, but the R&B legend later revealed she was suffering...

On this episode of  The Morning Hustle , Lore’l, Kyle Santillian, and Alton Walker dive into the week’s juiciest entertainment drama. Kim Kardashian gets candid about the emotional toll of co-parenting with Kanye West, revealing that managing his unpredictable public antics while maintaining stability for their children has been one of her biggest challenges ye...

The Morning Hustle kicks off with a bombshell from Kim Kardashian, who recently revealed that her life was once in serious danger. While she’s no stranger to public scrutiny, this latest revelation highlights the darker side of fame and the risks that come with it. R&B singer Mario then stops by the show to talk about his career, music, and how he continues to connect with fans through h...

The Morning Hustle crew dove into a whirlwind of headlines, starting with rapper Rod Wave, who is being sued for a staggering $27 million by a concert promoter over claims of contract breaches and missed performances. From there, attention turned to Killer Mike, who publicly apologized to Steph and Ayesha Curry after comments he made about their relationship stirred backlash, admitting he crossed...

On this episode of The Morning Hustle , Lore’l, Kyle, and Alton break down how Americans are using their hard-earned paid time off in surprising ways, with studies showing more workers are opting to take PTO just to catch up on sleep rather than travel or leisure. The team debates what this says about workplace burnout and how rest has become a luxury in today’s hustle culture.  T...

The Morning Hustle crew had plenty to unpack today, starting with Cardi B finding herself in the middle of heated rap beefs with Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice. From leaked phone calls to sharp social media jabs, the drama is boiling over, leaving fans wondering who will step up for the next round. LeBron James also made headlines by shutting down speculation that he’ll delay retirement to play a...

The Morning Hustle crew dives into a packed Lo’Down, starting with former NBA star Chris Bosh, who is facing a lawsuit from a former assistant alleging a toxic workplace, sexual harassment, and assault cover-ups involving his household. The conversation then shifts to Metro Boomin, who is battling a serious allegation from a woman claiming she was assaulted years ago after being given Xanax&...

On today’s Morning Hustle , the crew dove into a heated rap feud as Cardi B and JT of the City Girls traded sharp words online. What started as speculation over subliminal lyrics escalated into full-blown social media shots, leaving fans divided over who’s winning the battle. The Lo’Down also spotlighted a major Nike x Skims collaboration, with Kim Kardashian’s brand linkin...

Hip-hop drama takes center stage on today’s episode. Ghostface Killah’s son, Infinite Coles, dropped a fiery diss track against his father, accusing the Wu-Tang legend of being absent and hypocritical—a move that’s stirred heavy reactions across the rap community. Meanwhile, NBA YoungBoy’s highly anticipated Chicago concert was abruptly canceled after local officials...

Naomi Osaka’s media company Hana Kuma has partnered with REVOLT Sports to produce content focused on women athletes—highlighting not just their performance on the field, but their cultural influence, business ventures, and stories behind the scenes. The goal is to shift how women in sports are seen: not just competitors, but leaders and creators. Meanwhile, Cardi B’ s new album A...