The D.L. Hughley Show

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DLHS Hour 1 | Actor and Life Coach AJ Johnson Talks TV One Show Sep 02, 2025

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Actor and life coach AJ Johnson joins D.L. Hughley and Jasmine Sanders. Johnson speaks about transitioning from acting to being a life coach. She also spoke about her tv show on TV One, “Life Therapy.”

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Full Show Serena’s Weight-Loss Drama, Snoop’s Cartoony Controversy & Kobe’s Legacy Aug 27, 2025

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From Serena Williams’ controversial weight-loss journey to Snoop Dogg’s frustration with explaining LGBTQ characters in kids’ movies, this episode of The D.L. Hughley Show is packed with hot takes and hilarious debates. The crew tackles everything from masked ICE raids and Ticketmaster hacks to airlines weighing passengers and parents smashing TVs with axes. Listeners fire back in the “If You Hate D.L.” segment, a hero saves a woman from a shark attack, and D.L. honors Kobe Bryant’s legendary career with his Top 5 greatest moments. Toss in celebrity news like Taylor Swift’s engagement and Keke Palmer’s new movie, and you’ve got a wild ride full of culture, comedy, and controversy you can’t miss.

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DLHS HOUR 4 | Cracker Barrel Backlash, Kobe’s Legacy & Taylor Swift’s Engagement Aug 27, 2025

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A sharp takedown of Cracker Barrel’s $100M logo fiasco, with D.L. mocking conservatives who cry “woke” at everything from Juneteenth cards to Black History museums. The show then honors Kobe Bryant’s birthday with D.L.’s Top 5 career-defining moments, from his 81-point game to his 2008 Olympic “Redeem Team” performance. Jasmine Sanders brings the latest celebrity buzz, including Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement, while D.L. and the crew close out with their signature mix of laughs, sharp commentary, and personal stories

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DLHS HOUR 3 | Snoop vs. Pixar, “If You Hate D.L.,” & A Shark Attack Hero Aug 27, 2025

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D.L. Hughley and the crew circle back to Snoop Dogg’s complaints about LGBTQ storylines in Pixar’s Lightyear spinoff, sparking a fiery conversation about inclusion in kids’ media. Then, listeners unload in the “If You Hate D.L.” segment, clapping back at his jokes about church, dogs on planes, and yes—even his role in Soul Plane. The mood shifts with the “Human Being of the Week,” honoring Blake Donaldson, a man who jumped into shark-infested waters to save a stranger. Sybil Wilkes also drops must-know headlines on Trump firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Kevin O’Leary buying a $13M Kobe/MJ trading card, and Southwest Airlines’ new policy for plus-size passengers

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DLHS HOUR 2 | Parenting by Axe, Airline Weight Rules & Keke Palmer in a Heist Comedy Aug 27, 2025

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D.L Hughley takes a deeper dive into the viral “axe to the TV” parenting debate, with callers weighing in on whether it was discipline or destruction. The crew shares their own stories of taking doors off hinges and snatching sneakers as punishment. D.L. rants about airlines possibly charging passengers by weight, while the Bootleg Movie Warrior reviews Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer, and Pete Davidson’s new action comedy The Pickup. Between the outrageous takes and hilarious caller reactions, this hour proves no topic is too wild for the team

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DLHS HOUR 1 | Serena Williams’ Weight Loss, Snoop’s Cartoon Drama & A Father’s Viral Meltdown Aug 27, 2025

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The D.L. Hughley Show kicks off with laughs, birthdays for stars like Keke Palmer, James Harden, and Melissa McCarthy, and a heated debate about Serena Williams becoming the face of GLP-1 weight-loss medication. D.L. and the crew dive into the controversy over whether it’s “cheating,” spotlight a Black equestrian making waves with rap music at elite horse competitions, and unpack Snoop Dogg’s frustration at having to explain same-sex parenting during a kids’ cartoon. Plus, the team sounds off on masked ICE raids, a Ticketmaster data breach, and a viral father who smashed his son’s TV with an ax

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FULL SHOW | Trump’s Troops, Ice Cube Speaks, & Lil Nas X in Trouble Aug 26, 2025

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Today’s D.L. Hughley Show blended comedy, culture, and tough conversations. D.L. called out Trump’s deployment of troops in Black cities, sparred with Bill Maher’s hypocrisy, and unpacked HUD’s English-only policy. A lively debate unfolded about whether kids act worse with moms, with callers sharing stories on parenting, discipline, and family dynamics. Ice Cube dropped by to talk about the Big3, movies, and his community work. Sybil Wilkes reported record-breaking sports memorabilia sales, while Jasmine Sanders covered Lil Nas X’s shocking arrest and a viral YMCA racial profiling case. From Reggie Carroll’s tragic death to Earthquake’s wedding celebration, the show mixed laughs, news, and raw truth like only D.L. can.

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DLHS HOUR 4 | Remembering Reggie Carroll, Earthquake’s Wedding & Lil Nas X Arrested Aug 26, 2025

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D.L. pays tribute to Baltimore musician Reggie Carroll, tragically killed after a gig, then shares highlights from comedian Earthquake’s lavish wedding—complete with celebrity sightings from Bobby Brown to Tony Rock. Jamal Kingsley exposes racism hidden in everyday life, and Jasmine Sanders reports on Lil Nas X’s bizarre naked arrest in Studio City, sparking questions about mental health, drugs, and social media culture. The trending segment also covers a viral YMCA incident where police were called on a Black woman for refusing to give up her workout spot, highlighting ongoing racial bias.

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DLHS HOUR 3 | Mahogany Card Drama, Ice Cube Interview & $13M Kobe-Jordan Card Aug 26, 2025

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The crew discusses a man upset about seeing mahogany greeting cards in CVS, sparking a bigger talk about representation in everyday products. D.L. sits down with Ice Cube to reflect on their 30-year friendship, his success with the Big3 league, and giving back to kids through community programs. Sybil Wilkes delivers the news: armed National Guard troops in D.C., an FBI investigation into John Bolton, and the record-breaking Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant autographed card selling for nearly $13M

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DLHS HOUR 2 | Kids vs. Parents, Spankings & Ice Cube Joins the Show Aug 26, 2025

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The conversation heats up as callers weigh in on whether children act up more with moms because they feel safe—or because moms are too lenient. The crew debates discipline, with Skip Cheatham insisting spankings still work while others push back. Listeners share personal stories about fathers being more intimidating, moms being nurturing, and why kids push limits differently with each parent. The hour also sets up special guest Ice Cube, fresh off talking Big3 basketball and fatherhood.

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