The D.L. Hughley Show

The crew weighed in on the uproar surrounding Texas Roadhouse after social media users circulated allegations that a racist Facebook group encouraged white servers to tamper with Black customers’ food. While the claims sparked outrage and boycott calls online, Texas Roadhouse has publicly denied the accusations, calling them unfounded and saying it launched an investigation, with reports later noting that the company believes the allegations may have originated from an online hoax. The show also debated whether fans would support R. Kelly if he were released from prison and returned to the stage. Most callers said they could separate the music from the man, while D.L. admitted the issue remains a personal moral conflict. The discussion comes as Kelly, who is serving a 31-year federal sentence for sex trafficking and related convictions, recently petitioned for a presidential commutation that could shorten his time behind bars.
The conversation then turned to justice and accountability following the death of former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson, who was convicted in the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey after body camera footage showed him fatally shooting her inside her home. Grayson died in prison after a battle with advanced colon cancer while serving a 20-year sentence, closing a chapter in a case that fueled national conversations about policing and police accountability. To lighten the mood, the show wrapped with a humorous look at life now that children are back in school, celebrating the return of peace and quiet for parents everywhere, from enjoying uninterrupted time at home to finally reclaiming a little personal freedom after a long summer break. Along the way, the crew also reflected on the legacy of Dolly Parton, praising her decades of music, philanthropy, and impact on generations of fans.
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The show wrapped with a humorous look at life now that children are back in school, celebrating the return of peace and quiet for parents everywhere, from enjoying uninterrupted time at home to finally reclaiming a little personal freedom after a long summer break.
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The conversation then turned to justice and accountability following the death of former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson, who was convicted in the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey after body camera footage showed him fatally shooting her inside her home. Grayson died in prison after a battle with advanced colon cancer while serving a 20-year sentence, closing a chapter in a case that fueled national conversations about policing and police accountability.
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The show also debated whether fans would support R. Kelly if he were released from prison and returned to the stage. Most callers said they could separate the music from the man, while D.L. admitted the issue remains a personal moral conflict. The discussion comes as Kelly, who is serving a 31-year federal sentence for sex trafficking and related convictions, recently petitioned for a presidential commutation that could shorten his time behind bars.
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The crew weighed in on the uproar surrounding Texas Roadhouse after social media users circulated allegations that a racist Facebook group encouraged white servers to tamper with Black customers’ food. While the claims sparked outrage and boycott calls online, Texas Roadhouse has publicly denied the accusations, calling them unfounded and saying it launched an investigation, with reports later noting that the company believes the allegations may have originated from an online hoax.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.