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What is D.L. Hughley’s net worth and salary

D.L. Hughley, an American actor, stand-up comedian, radio host, and author, has a net worth of $10 million. He rose to fame as the original host of BET’s ComicView in the early ’90s. Hughley is a member of The Original Kings of Comedy, alongside Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, and Bernie Mac.

D.L. Hughley: Early Life and Background

D.L. Hughley was born on March 6, 1963 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Audrey and Charles Hughley. The family moved to California when he was just two months old and he grew up in South Central, Los Angeles. As a teenager, he briefly joined the street gang The Bloods and was expelled from San Pedro High School. However, he turned his life around and obtained his GED before starting work for The Los Angeles Times.

D.L. Hughley’s Career Highlights

D.L. Hughley gained popularity as the host of BET’s “ComicView” in 1992. He went on to star in, write, and produce his own show, “The Hughleys,” which ran for four seasons from 1998 to 2002. He has also appeared in movies such as “Scary Movie 3” and provided voice work for “Inspector Gadget” and “The Adventures of Brer Rabbit.”

Hughley has made guest appearances on popular TV shows like “Scrubs,” “Hawaii Five-O,” and “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.” He also acted as a special guest moderator on ABC’s “The View” and guest-hosted “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”

In 2008, Hughley was chosen to host and write a comedy news show on CNN called “D.L. Hughley Breaks the News.” However, he ended the show after just five months to be closer to his family in Los Angeles. He continued to work with CNN as a contributor.

In 2013, Hughley appeared on the 16th season of “Dancing with the Stars” and currently hosts the talk show “The D.L. Hughley Show” on TV One, which premiered in March 2019.

D.L. Hughley’s Radio Career

In 2009, D.L. Hughley began hosting a radio show, The D.L. Hughley Morning Show, on station WRKS in New York City. The show went up against Steve Harvey’s Morning Show but was later cancelled. In August 2010, Kiss FM dropped the syndicated program from its schedule and Hughley moved on. However, in August 2013, REACH Media announced a deal with Hughley to host a new nationally syndicated afternoon drive show called “The D.L. Hughley Show.”

D.L. Hughley’s Published Works

D.L. Hughley, a comedian and actor, has written four books. His first book, “I Want You to Shut the F#ck Up: How the Audacity of Dopes is Ruining America,” was published in July 2012. In this book, Hughley shares his opinions on politics and social issues in America.

His second book, “Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years,” was published in June 2017. In this book, Hughley interviews various people about their experiences during Barack Obama’s presidency.

In June 2018, Hughley released “How Not to Get Shot: And Other Advice from White People.” This book addresses police brutality and racism in America and provides advice on how to avoid being a victim of violence.

On June 30, 2020, Hughley released “Surrender, White People!: Our Unconditional Terms for Peace.” This book discusses the history of racism in America and offers solutions for achieving peace and equality.

Personal Life

D.L. Hughley has been married to LaDonna Hughley since February 1986 and they have three children together. Their youngest son, Kyle, was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome as a child.

In a 2017 interview, Hughley revealed he had an affair early in his marriage and unknowingly conceived a child with his lover. Tragically, the infant was shaken to death by the mother’s boyfriend when he was just nine months old. LaDonna learned of the situation and began giving financial help to Hughley’s ex-lover without his knowledge for many years.

In June 2020, Hughley collapsed while performing at a club in Nashville and later tested positive for COVID-19. He had been asymptomatic and his son and some radio show crew also tested positive for the virus.

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