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?"

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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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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