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, while the Bootleg Movie Warrior roasts the new Freaky Friday. Plus, Amanda Seales sparks a conversation on Black conservatives, Sybil Wilkes delivers the latest headlines, and the team shows love to Beyoncé for dropping $100K on her dancers.

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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 “too romantic” man before celebrating Beyoncé’s generous $100K gift to her dancers.

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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.

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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 DNA tests be mandatory at birth?

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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, activism, and truth-telling in his career, while Short Bus Records hilariously takes on Shannon Sharpe’s $20M settlement. Jamal Kingsley exposes racism hidden in everyday life, Civil Wilkes delivers political updates, and the team closes with sharp commentary on Texas redistricting, Superman jokes, and community service shoutouts from Ice Cube and Shaq.

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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 D.L. jokes about Dean Cain going from Superman to “supersized Lex Luthor.” The crew closes with shoutouts, community service stories with Ice Cube and Shaq, and a heartfelt note about Jasmine’s family loss.

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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 for Ukraine peace talks, Obama supporting Texas Democrats in their redistricting fight, and the latest $705M Powerball jackpot.

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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 was more permanently changed, while jokes fly at Michael Strahan’s famous gap and Arsenio Hall’s big smile. The show wraps with fiery audience opinions, including whether Jada Pinkett Smith and public perception added fuel to the controversy.

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