The D.L. Hughley Show

The Militant Man Jamal Kingsley joins the DLHS crew to expose racism present in our everyday lives.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Earthquake catches up with D.L. like the old friends they are. D.L. and Earthquake jokes about discovering on Father’s Day that a child he had supported was not biologically his.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hughley then questions why so much public sympathy has centered on Lindsay Clancy instead of her three children after jurors deadlocked and a judge declared a mistrial in her murder case, while acknowledging the larger debate over accountability, maternal mental-health care, and the defense’s claim that she experienced postpartum psychosis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

D.L. and the crew unpack the backlash to Sydney Sweeney’s provocative “Just Sports” campaign for Novig, where she is also a strategic partner and equity holder, as female athletes argue that the ad’s imagery reinforces the very stereotypes they have fought to overcome; the conversation also weighs Sweeney’s creative agency.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

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. D.L. and the crew remember the tragic events that occurred on 9/11, twenty-five years ago. Each member of the show detail where they were when they found out that the World Trade Center and the Pentago...

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 historical crime action film, By Any Means . This film stars rising Hollywood star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and movie veteran Mark Walhberg.   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.

The D.L. Hughley Show. D.L. and the crew react to heartbreaking footage from Nepal, where catastrophic glacial flooding has left hundreds dead and many more missing, with rescue teams continuing to search for survivors after entire communities were swept away.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a heated hip-hop culture clash to the kickoff excitement every football fan feels, this episode of The D.L. Hughley Show brings sharp opinions, serious headlines, and plenty of laughs. D.L. and the crew debate Fat Joe’s defense of using the N-word, which he ties to his Puerto Rican and Cuban roots, his South Bronx upbringing, and his lifelong immersion in hip-hop; the renewed controvers...

Jasmine counts down the best parts of football’s return: fresh rookies and storylines, the opening-kickoff energy, tailgating and weekend atmosphere, fantasy football, and the endless optimism that lets every fan believe this could finally be their team’s year. That fantasy-football excitement is already in full swing, with late drafts, breakout picks, and rookie sleepers fueling the n...

Sybil Wilkes follows the troubling death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging from a tree behind a vacant home in Jackson, Mississippi. Police say the case is being investigated as a homicide while authorities await the medical examiner’s autopsy findings, as Fortune’s family and local leaders continue demanding answers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

The Question of the Day brings up a conversation about money and modern relationships as listeners consider whether successful women are encouraged to see financial independence as freedom while men are still expected to provide—an increasingly relevant debate as more marriages become financially egalitarian or include women as primary breadwinners.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

D.L. and the crew debate Fat Joe’s defense of using the N-word, which he ties to his Puerto Rican and Cuban roots, his South Bronx upbringing, and his lifelong immersion in hip-hop; the renewed controversy has raised broader questions about Blackness, cultural proximity, and who has permission to reclaim the slur.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D.L. and the crew react to a divided Fifth Circuit ruling that upheld the dismissal of Jackson, Mississippi residents’ lawsuit over alleged lead contamination, finding that access to clean water and accurate public-health information are not deeply rooted constitutional rights—even as the court acknowledged the alleged harm as grievous and noted that residents may pursue other legal re...

The episode closes with My Top 5 with Jasmine giving five lies that are being told at the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, challenging party messaging on the economy, unity, immigration, opponent-bashing, and the Iran war; outside reporting confirms the unusual two-day event was designed to energize voters amid low presidential approval and anxiety over consumer costs...

Singer MAJOR. brings the romance and rhythm as he celebrates the 10th anniversary of his platinum-certified wedding staple “Why I Love You” and introduces “May This Moment Never End,” a warm new love anthem featuring the easygoing “La La Step.” Released through nowthatsMAJOR Music Group and UnitedMasters, the song was written with producer David “DLo&rdquo...

The conversation then turns to money and relationships after LisaRaye McCoy argues that a partner should be able to comfortably match her established lifestyle. This conversation prompted D.L. to ask if a relationship could work if a man made less money than his woman. Callers push back and share examples of couples thriving with unequal incomes through mutual respect, complementary strengths, and...

D.L. and the crew react to a divided Fifth Circuit ruling that upheld the dismissal of Jackson, Mississippi residents’ lawsuit over alleged lead contamination, finding that access to clean water and accurate public-health information are not deeply rooted constitutional rights—even as the court acknowledged the alleged harm as grievous and noted that residents may pursue other legal re...

From courtroom controversy to first-date dealbreakers, this episode of  The D.L. Hughley Show tackled the stories that had social media debating and listeners weighing in. The crew dug into the case of Lindsay Clancy, whose Massachusetts murder trial ended in a mistrial after a jury deadlocked over whether she was criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children, sparking fierce on...

The laughs kept coming with a countdown of the biggest first-date red flags, including rude behavior, nonstop phone use, showing up drunk, and only thinking about yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a more uplifting note, D.L. spotlighted Panda Express founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng as Human Beings of the Week for helping employees pursue the dream of homeownership through financial wellness resources and career development. Their company, which employs roughly 55,000 people across more than 2,500 locations, views employee homeownership as a measure of success and a way to invest in work...

The show also unpacked the debate surrounding a Washington state teacher who lost his job after reading the N-word aloud from To Kill a Mockingbird during a classroom discussion about literature and historical context, leading listeners to wrestle with whether educators should read classic works exactly as written or adapt them for modern sensitivities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

The crew dug into the case of Lindsay Clancy, whose Massachusetts murder trial ended in a mistrial after a jury deadlocked over whether she was criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children, sparking fierce online arguments about mental health, accountability, race, and justice. Recent reports indicate prosecutors are now weighing their next steps, which could include a retrial or pl...

The holiday weekend got a lot more entertaining with this special reloaded edition of The D.L. Hughley Show, packed with sharp comedy, unforgettable conversations, and some powerful reflections on culture, creativity, and community. D.L. welcomed Lizzo, who opened up about artistic freedom and explained that her music is driven by authenticity rather than controversy, emphasizing that her intentio...