Topic: Dl Hughley

3 chapters across the catalog

82: High Value Target
• 7:30 - 13:09

82: High Value Target

DL Hughley Critiques Public Reaction to Kevin Samuels Death

Comedian DL Hughley comments on the intense vitriol directed at Kevin Samuels following his passing, comparing the negative sentiment to the warmer condolences sometimes offered to criminals like R. Kelly. The conversation explores the irony of Samuels' death, which reportedly occurred while he was with a woman who did not fit his "high-value" criteria. This segment examines why Samuels' critiques of women elicited such a strong "dancing on the grave" response from the public.

65: Disco Biscuits
• 2:05:43 - 2:12:32

65: Disco Biscuits

D.L. Hughley on Bill Cosby's Arrogance and Power

Comedian D.L. Hughley recounts a 2009 radio interview where Bill Cosby was "a dick" and criticized Hughley's use of the n-word. Hughley claims Cosby used his immense power at NBC and Emmis Communications to suppress the tape of their argument. The segment highlights Cosby's reputation for being an arrogant gatekeeper who actively tried to stop the rise of "Def Comedy Jam" and younger, edgier black comedians.

48: Shootist
• 2:55:46 - 2:59:09

48: Shootist

D.L. Hughley and the "Snuff Song" Industry

Comedian D.L. Hughley argues that "black on black crime" is a biological result of proximity, comparing it to weeds fighting for resources. Mo Fax critiques Hughley for failing to call out his own sponsors in the radio and record industries. Mo introduces the term "snuff songs" to describe music that celebrates murder, noting that even "nice" artists like Lionel Richie have been replaced by this more violent content.