Full EP | Kirk Franklin almost gets physical; Another NBA star arrested for gambling; Omarion faces backlash for Slick’Em comments at Verzuz; and More

Things got heated on this episode of The Morning Hustle as Lore’l, Kyle Santillian, and Alton Walker broke down some of the biggest stories making headlines in entertainment and sports. The crew weighed in on a viral confrontation involving Kirk Franklin, who was forced to defend himself after a man repeatedly approached him and claimed that he and his wife were “going to hell” following a canceled concert appearance in Philadelphia. They also discussed the growing gambling investigation surrounding former NBA player Malik Beasley, who is reportedly among several individuals facing scrutiny in a federal probe involving illegal sports betting and game manipulation.   The conversation continued with reactions to the backlash aimed at Omarion after he made comments about former Pretty Ricky member Slick’Em during the recently revived Verzuz battle. Many fans felt the remarks were insensitive given reports that Slick’Em has been battling addiction, while Omarion later claimed he was unaware of his situation. The hosts also touched on several other trending topics, including debate surrounding an interaction between 11-year-old North West and a 23-year-old male model, the aftermath of the BET Awards, and speculation about 50 Cent reportedly performing at a high-profile political event. Packed with strong opinions, laughs, and lively debate, the episode delivered the candid commentary and unfiltered takes that Morning Hustle listeners have come to expect.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/the-morning-hustle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.