Big surprises, legal clapbacks, and a temporary goodbye from a music icon set the tone on today’s Morning Hustle. The Lo’Down kicks off with Tyler, The Creator pulling up to Hawthorne High School and stunning students by gifting them iPads and words of encouragement, a moment that had the crew praising him for giving back and investing in the next generation. The generosity comes as Tyler continues to dominate creatively, recently being named Apple Music’s Artist of the Year, making the surprise hit even harder for those students.
Elsewhere, Lizzo finally addresses the long-running lawsuit brought by former employees, revealing that some claims have been dropped and insisting she plans to fight the remaining allegations one by one. The crew breaks down how the controversy impacted her career momentum and what a comeback could realistically look like. Rounding out the segment, Mariah Carey announces she’s stepping away from her Vegas residency for now after making Billboard history yet again, shifting her focus to new projects—including an upcoming performance at the Winter Olympics—proving that even when she pauses, Mariah still stays winning.