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Feb 2025
55m 23s

D.L. Hughley: "I Have Something To Say" ...

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About this episode

Legendary comedian and best-selling author D.L. Hughley joins All the Smoke to share his unfiltered thoughts on politics, the evolution of comedy, and more. In this candid conversation, Hughley explains why he felt the need to speak up and why he decided to join the show, saying, "I felt like I had something to say."

D.L. also opens up about the state of comedy today and reflects on Katt Williams' explosive 2024 interview. He reveals the real reason he turned down an appearance on Club Shay Shay and takes us down memory lane, reminiscing about the Showtime Lakers and the historic 'Kings Of Comedy' tour.

 Plus, Hughley shares his thoughts on the ongoing Drake vs. Kendrick debate and gives us an exciting update on his upcoming projects

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