D.L. Hughley Suggests Rappers "Talk Themselves Into Dying"

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D.L. Hughley Performs At The Stress Factory Comedy Club
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - JANUARY 21: D.L. Hughley performs at The Stress Factory Comedy Club on January 21, 2022 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. (Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images)
The comedian discussed artists penning lyrics about their own deaths while speaking on the younger generation.

His commentary on pop culture has often created controversy, but that hasn't stopped D.L. Hughley from chiming in. The veteran entertainer is an unapologetic voice in the industry, even engaging in a war of words with Kanye West. The comedian recently sat down with VladTV, where a chat about aging soon drifted to discussions about rappers.

"You have seen so many situations, you know why you're alive now? You don't believe you're immortal," said Hughley. He recalled the days of his youth when people would dangerous things that were considered normal. This included riding in the back of pickup trucks or not wearing a helmet when riding a bike.

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"I believe that bad sh*t is possible," Hughley further stated. "It's arrogant to believe that something should go the way you think it should."

Hughley and Vlad spoke on the differences between young people and their elders. Vlad noted that you don't see old people who don't use seatbelts or fail to take precautions.

"There's some people who test death. When they say the power of life and death is in the tongue, I've heard people talk themselves into dying," the comedian also stated. "You make a song called 'Ready to Die,' guess what might happen?"

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 02: Comedian D.L. Hughley performs onstage during 2022 Comedy Laugh Fest at State Farm Arena on January 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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They then discussed Tupac Shakur and Biggie's songs and album titles that all mentioned death.

Hughley then joked, "I'm gonna make an album called 'I Wanna See My Granddaughter Get Married.'"

Check out the video of D.L. Hughley on VladTV above.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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