FULL EP | Minneapolis Hilton hotel denying ICE agents now dropped by Hilton; Did Nicki Minaj hurt her career for supporting Trump; Award winning singer KEM joins DLHS crew; and MORE

Feeling energized and ready for the new year? Here’s some on the biggest conversations from the D.L. Hughley Show. The Minneapolis Hampton Inn by Hilton sparked controversy when an independently owned location refused bookings made by ICE and DHS agents—citing a deliberate policy to deny their stay. Hilton swiftly distanced itself, launched an investigation, and removed the property from its system as protests and federal backlash mounted. The franchise owner, Everpeak Hospitality, also apologized and promised to accommodate affected guests.   Nicki Minaj caused a stir after publicly backing Trump at a Turning Point USA event alongside Erika Kirk, prompting social media outrage and a Change.org petition urging her deportation (over 53K signatures to date). Many are questioning whether this political pivot will cost her core Barb fanbase, with comparisons drawn to other celebrities like Kanye whose careers were derailed by similar moves. Meanwhile, Grammy-nominated R&B powerhouse KEM—recently celebrating over two decades in the game—joined DLHS to share his journey of independence from Motown, founding Kemistry Records, and his continued mission to keep soulful R&B alive and thriving. Ending on a wellness note, experts are urging listeners to ditch old unhealthy habits for 2026: prioritize sleep, curb overspending, avoid skipping breakfast, boost physical activity, and unplug from your phone—small adjustments that yield big health payoffs.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/the-dl-hughley-show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.