The Morning Hustle kicks things off with big conversations and even bigger moments as Lore’l, Kyle Santillian, and Alton Walker break down the headlines everyone’s talking about. The crew reacts to Simone Biles revealing she spent more than $20,000 to attend a major international red‑carpet event, sparking a real discussion about the behind‑the‑scenes costs women take on just to show up at high‑profile moments, from glam teams to designer looks and travel.
The show also celebrates a major HBCU win as former NBA star John Wall is named President of Basketball Operations at Howard University, returning to D.C. to help elevate the Bison’s program through recruitment, player development, and national visibility. Plus, the studio energy levels up when comedian and podcaster Mona Love, aka “Don’t Call Me White Girl,” stops by The Morning Hustle for an unfiltered, honest conversation about identity, colorism, comedy, and navigating male‑dominated media spaces—delivering laughs, real talk, and moments only Mona can bring.

Full EP | Nicki Minaj is rumored to be single again; Trump Jimmy Kimmel calls for the firing of Jimmy Kimmel, AGAIN; Blueface is denying his child due to infidelity; and More
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Full EP | Sexual assault allegations left out of “Michael;” Chris Brown welcomes baby number four; Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson are no more; and More
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Full EP | Mariah Carey can care less about the Rock n’ Roll HOF; Actor Russell Brand admits to having intercourse with teenager as an adult; Paul Pierce wants to be in child’s life, but mom just wants the money; and More
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