On this episode of The Morning Hustle Podcast with Lore’l and Kyle Santillian, along with Alton Walker, Al B. Sure is back in the spotlight as he promotes his new book Believe Me Now, which revisits his longstanding allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs. Now, he’s preparing to testify in Diddy’s upcoming RICO trial and continues to question the official story around the death of his ex, Kim Porter, which he does not believe was caused by pneumonia. His claims add to the growing list of controversies surrounding the music mogul.

Meanwhile, Lil Wayne is facing serious allegations from his ex-girlfriend, who went live on social media to say the rapper physically assaulted her and kicked her and her daughter out of his home on Mother's Day. On a more celebratory note, R&B group Pretty Ricky marked 20 years since their debut with a sold-out show at the Howard Theater in Washington, D.C. Group member Spectacular also pledged to support fellow bandmate Slick 'Em in overcoming his drug addiction, emphasizing the group’s commitment to brotherhood.

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On this episode of The Morning Hustle Podcast with Lore’l and Kyle Santillian, along with Alton Walker, the host talks about fans continuing to worry about rapper Kodak Black. Kodak was on Live again, but this time he was showing a more vulnerable side of himself. He was letting the world know that he feels that he has never been loved. Elmo is open for work, and he has let everyone know about it on LinkedIn with his new post stating that he currently does not have a job. With there being some hyperbole, the Trump Administration did cut funding for public radio and television, which includes NPR and PBS. Devale and Khadeen Ellis talk about being together for over twenty years and being able to work together and still make it work. They talk about their successful podcast and premiering their new, Ellis Ever After. All of this and more on The Morning Hustle Podcast with Lore’l and Kyle Santillian, along with Alton Walker.

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On today’s episode of The Morning Hustle, Lore’l, Kyle Santillian, and Alton Walker break down the latest headlines making waves. Rihanna fans will have to keep holding on—despite being pregnant, she says new music is still coming, just not anytime soon. It’s been since 2016, and the Navy is still waiting. Meanwhile, Bobby Shmurda’s tour has hit a hard stop after reportedly selling only 10 tickets per city. The rapper is blaming the promoter, but the tour’s cancellation has sparked plenty of debate online.

Also in the mix, the Diddy trial is heating up as jury selection includes questions about high-profile figures like Michael B. Jordan and Kid Cudi. Their names surfaced due to testimony involving Cassie, who has had public ties to both artists. The crew dives into what this means for the case and the wider implications for the music industry. Don’t miss the commentary, reactions, and signature Hustle energy.

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It is Wednesday on The Morning Hustle Podcast with Lore’l and Kyle Santillian, along with Alton Walker. The Morning Hustle crew celebrate the upcoming podcast from rap legends Fat Joe and Jadakiss. The Jada & Joe Podcast will be a mix of sotries form their days in hip-hop along with sports and music. Rapper Game has been ordered by a judge to forfeit his home to settle his sexual assault lawsuit. The lawsuit comes from a 2016 judgement that states The Game has to pay the victim $7 million and he has yet to pay. Now The Game will be forced to use his $4 million home to cover his debt. Also, there are rumors that Don Lemon and Wendy Williams are teaming up to start a new show. Williams has been off television for years with health concerns and Lemon was fired from CNN. All of this and more on The Morning Hustle Podcast with Lore’l and Kyle Santillian, along with Alton Walker.

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On this episode of The Morning Hustle Podcast, Rihanna steals the spotlight with a stunning Met Gala appearance—revealing that she’s expecting baby number three! Lore’l, Kyle, and Alton dive into the surprise moment and how it lit up social media. They also break down the staggering $31 million raised at this year’s Met Gala, despite the rainy weather, making it one of the most successful fundraising nights in its history.

In other news, a new study has folks rethinking their hydration habits: 64% of bottled water is actually just repackaged tap water. Brands like Dasani and Aquafina are being called out, sparking debates on price, quality, and consumer trust.

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It is Monday on The Morning Hustle Podcast with Lore’l and Kyle Santillian. The 2025 Met Gala is putting Black fashion and culture front and center with its theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. LeBron James will serve as the honorary chair, joined by co-chairs Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, and Pharrell Williams—marking a major cultural moment for the fashion world.

Meanwhile, hip-hop headlines are heating up. Rapper Finesse2Tymes is back in federal custody after violating conditions of his supervised release, tied to earlier terroristic threat charges and failed drug tests. And in a high-profile legal turn, Cassie is expected to be a star witness in the upcoming trial against Diddy. His defense claims his actions were simply a reflection of the industry lifestyle, while an all-women, all-white prosecution team prepares to take him on in court.

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On this episode of The Morning Hustle Podcast with Lore’l and Kyle Santillian, along with Alton Walker. Cardi B is almost ready to drop her long-awaited sophomore album. The only thing that is holding things up right now are the features from other artists to complete her album. Legendary R&B group, Xscape joins TMH. They speak on a few things happening for each of them outside of the group. They also talk about Tameka taking on a leadership role in the group. Also, actor Rome Flynn joins the show to talk about his new projects. He is currently playing Frank Lucas on the series, “Godfather of Harlem.” He speaks about the last person who played Frank Lucas, Denzel Washington, and working with Forest Whitaker.

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On this episode of The Morning Hustle Podcast, Lore’l, Kyle, and Alton deliver the latest on Gilbert Arenas’ son, Alijah, who is thankfully out of a coma and recovering at home after a frightening crash in a Tesla Cybertruck. The team shares heartfelt thoughts on the situation and the power of community support.

In celebrity news, both Fat Joe and Brian McKnight are lawyering up—Fat Joe is suing his former hype man, Terrence “TA” Dixon, over explosive allegations he says are pure extortion, while Brian McKnight has filed a defamation suit against singer Jaguar Wright after she made damaging public claims about him. The crew unpacks the drama and talks about the growing trend of celebrities pushing back legally.

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