D. L. Hughley Discusses His Latest Book, "How Not to Get Shot"

In America, a black man is three times more likely to be killed in encounters with police than a white guy. This isn’t a new phenomenon. White people have been giving “advice” to black folks for as long as anyone can remember, telling them how to pick cotton, where to sit on a bus, what neighborhood to live in, when they can vote, and how to wear our pants. Despite centuries of whites’ advice, it seems black people still aren’t listening, and the results are tragic. Now, at last, activist, comedian, and New York Times bestselling author D. L. Hughley offers "How Not to Get Shot," an illustrated how-to guide for black people, full of insight from white people, translated by one of the funniest black dudes on the planet. In these pages readers learn how to act, dress, speak, walk and drive in the safest manner possible. Readers will also finally understand the white mind. It is a book that can save lives. Or at least laugh through the pain.

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[@trishasmith3286]

This man is so truthful, how fantastic.

[@tollesonrockstar]

Everyone should stand and take off their hats when this man enters a room to speak. This is a life-changing man who has experienced life and knows truth. ROUND of APPLAUSE TO D.L. HUGHLEY!

[@shawjackson2407]

Tyandrah Ashley 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@wokeninja1805]

Tony Fritz yet he's on tv, best seller, & making money & you're just hating on KZbin lmao🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 who should we be like Trump yea his record on marriage is the best right

[@wokeninja1805]

Tony Fritz I don't listen to ppl like you cause the only thing you knw about black ppl is what you see on tv dumbass most of the black ppl in my community take care of their kids & go to wrk everyday......sorry you to busy living your lil white bubble theres only one Chicago one Detroit & Los Angeles.....clown ass get to knw us before you try to define us cause most of the meth heads heroine addicts & really just straight up trash where I'm from are white folk y'all the one overdosing in America right now it's y'all calling the police cause ppl of color got money to do shit y'all can't but you can call out the inner city lmao fuck boy we don't all live there want my info so you can see how we live I'd gladly give it to you broke bitch

[@wokeninja1805]

Tony Fritz and again I'll give you my info so you can see it's real broke bitch & I do feel good about myself

[@wokeninja1805]

Tony Fritz nope not on a slave ship & honestly not even 1st class but I'ma be there where will you be?.....on KZbin in yo parents basement playing C.O.D. sorry....but I gotta go back to work something I know you don't know shit about keep trolling on KZbin you'll make it sooner or later 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 since you like emojis

[@mozambiquefm9772]

Protect DL at all cost, he’s woke

[@jackeeg]

I underestimated D.L. I was never a fan but I have to say I am SUPER impressed by him. This is how you spread the word. NO HOSTILITY; JUST REAL TALK!!!

[@alchap9695]

So is Trump, what's your point?

[@alchap9695]

Tony Fritz: Uh huh, so you keep telling yourself those lies. The rest of us will continue to live in the real world. These lies you keep repeating about Trump being rewarded by the black community are just that, LIES! You keep repeating them doesn't change that. Second, Trump doesn't have any respect, he's derided and hated by the vast majority of Americans and the world. Trump has hired SOME women, though most have either quit or been fired, so they don't count. Why you use that to attack D.L. is beyond me since D.L. is an entertainer, while Trump is the so-called "president" (more like dictator) of the Un ited States. Donald Trump is a washed up entertainer which is probably why he decided to run for president in the first place, and even then he needed the help of the FBI and Russia to "win." Also, how are you going to criticize D.L. for his infidelity but praise Trump for his? Not only are you delusional, but you're a hypocrite as well. And FYI: Trump is not better than ANYONE! He doesn't bang hotter "bitches" (nice way to talk about women there), he only has whatever power Putin allows him, and he only has money on paper. Some would call it fake money. IT AIN'T REAL! Shall I go on?

[@jerrycollins-doc9959]

@@alchap9695 So is Clinton, whats your point?

[@justlesa7355]

I love D.L. and I love hearing the hard truth. Keep on speaking it, brother.

[@EzzyDT]

So sad this is 2018 and D.L. Has to tell people we are human? Based on our treatment he is right to say what he says. I could just cry.

[@zaggazow3727]

Ezzy...it's amazing right....

[@ChancellorBJ]

DL Hughley needs to have a Ted Talk or some other major white audience ❤️🖤💚

[@asap7189]

ChancellorBJ hell yea i was thinking that

[@seanm7539]

ChancellorBJ he did

[@Locsmth]

"Create enough hunger, and everyone becomes a criminal." - Ras Al Ghul

[@screenpotatoes3519]

Such a powerful interview.

[@sunshine9717]

Yes, Yes, Yes! Speak The Truth My Brother! You're dropping knowledge, facts and repeat. Truth!

[@brentlee4460]

A man with a GED can change people’s mindset. How powerful is that?

[@gregorycastillo4799]

A person with a passion for learning will learn

[@latishaturner2439]

Man DL, you are the MAN!!!! ❤️ Deep... Truth...

[@chefchrissmith]

Thank you for speaking the truth my brother

[@ThePltsweet]

I'm African, I may not fully understand the African American experience and i have new found respect for this man. Speak the truth!

[@tehutibrim594]

Stay in America long enough u will

[@breezyphontain9686]

D.L working the hell out that crowd lol. Bruh in the zone

[@jaaman38]

This brother is truly inspiring...!

[@kingjmansa7027]

She's a great interviewer, VERY well done!!: Let the interviewee speak more, you speak less, interject at perfect times, ask great questions, not harping on the same subject for the longest, she knows her craft, knows the interviewee work (read his book)... take notes Angie Martinez and others who struggle interviewing people.

[@edub9930]

A lot of interviewers try to interject & become a part of the story as opposed to allowing the interviewee tell his/her story

[@charlesmcdowell9436]

'Definition of man: Take care your your woman and your children. If you're not doing that, you're taking up too much space.' D.L. Hughley.

[@torstentangleis3021]

Much respect to DL Hughley! He speaks the truth! I’ve heard the audiobook twice! He has opened my eyes!

[@syckindahead]

Last 5 minutes alone is powerful. Great interview BUILD

[@charlenewalker7891]

MRS. COOPER............................wonderful interview, MR. HUGHLEY my hat off to you sir. AWESOME interview, PLEASE LET'S SUPPORT D.L. HUGHLEY and purchase the book

[@Danley39]

Thank you speaking truth to power, D.L. Hughley✊🏽

[@chrissyking1927]

Use your platform D. L. 👏🏼

[@MsVickie1220]

Love D.L 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@deborahprice2807]

Excellent, Excellent interview Mr Hughley!!! I’m going out to get my copy this weekend!!! Thank You Sir!!!👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ifgodwz1ovus]

This audience had a prime opportunity to ask intelligent thought provoking and or insight seeking questions; and they asked the most abstract juvenile thoughtless crap....”what makes you get up everyday....” like really? If we are to have a discourse on the survival and humanity of our people, if we are looking for answers, then have, at minimum, the respect to present relevant and sophisticated inquiries.

[@tmajec]

ifgodwz1ovus It’s an indication of how much work is needed on the younger generation.

[@nykkilee5880]

All truth and much respect to D.L. Hughley.... everything well said

[@jamericanangel2298]

He is so passionate

[@DameSmiff]

Realest question: How is his hat cocked to the side but still straight?

[@angiedjon72]

DL is nothing but the truth!!!

[@angiedjon72]

Tony Fritz He's speaking on social issues not marital advice but you tried....truth hurts doesn't?

[@angiedjon72]

Tony Fritz We all know evil things are happening all over the world but we are living here in America.

[@alchap9695]

Tony Fritz: Truth never hurt anyone but Crooked Donald Trump and his snowflake supporters, like you!

[@alchap9695]

Angela Jones: Exactly. I don't know when this Fritz moron is going to give up on this whole marital issue, especially when he's made it clear he's supporting Trump, a man who cheated on all three of his wives. The current wife he cheated on with a porn star while she was at home with their then-newborn baby.

[@alchap9695]

Tony Fritz: Well, the fact that you're supporting the misogynist Donald Trump, who is credibly accused of sexually assaulting 18 women and cheating on his current wife with a porn star, means they probably will. Trump is the one with no backbone (i.e. firing people via Twitter!). Of course having a bigot like you as a father (God help those poor boys) doesn't help either.

[@herbertmoore3627]

D.L. Hughley for President!!

[@alchap9695]

No, that's what Trump is doing.

[@alchap9695]

Obama has more intelligence and class in his pinky finger than the entire corrupt Trump family have in their entire bodies. The lesson we are learning is it's time to get rid of Trump and NEVER EVER go back to that. Call Obama names all you want, he was MILLIONS of times better than Trump will ever be. He was more of a man than Trump. He showed grace and class. Trump is just a low-clas whiney little B***H!

[@alchap9695]

Maybe not president but Congress certainly. Though if Trump can be "president," anyone can.

[@alchap9695]

Tony Fritz: Yes, grown ups only. So why are YOU still here. Go back to bed while the adults (like myself) have a serious and HONEST conversation. Have a good night, little boy!

[@alchap9695]

No, you and Trump are the biggest whiniest little bitches I've come across in a long-time. Second, YOU brought up Obama. I just responded to the stupid comment YOU made about him. Third, Trump in 2020? Please, he'll either be impeached or someone will drop his ass. Trump only outperformed Obama (and every other president of both parties) in being the dumbest most-hated corrupt president in history, which is quite an accomplishment. No other president has been as hated or corrupt as Trump and it took them a LOT longer to become hated. Fourth, you really are incredibly stupid if you think Obama created the Muslim ban. That's all TRUMP! Trump has been harsher on Russia than Obama!!??? HAHAHAHA, that's real funny. Trump is Russia's biggest puppet! Obama didn't sell Russia uranium rights. That conspiracy theory has been debunked so many times, you're pathetic for even trying to use that against him. The only thing Trump is telling the rest of the world is that he's an easily manipulative jackass who has no knowledge of anything and can be bought and sold by the highest bidder. Too bad for him no one wants him or anything he's selling. The rest of world is fucking over America even more since Trump has been in office. Hell, why do you think the Russians, Chinese, and North Koreans love him so much. Trump is so stupid and incompetent that this 72-year-old man got outplayed, outfoxed, and seriously manipulated by the damned 33-year-old dictator of North Korea. That's right, the fucking 72-year-old U.S. President got outfoxed by a 33-year-old dictator.! We are going to get Trump before HE (and you) can finish destroying America and the rest of the world. You can tell yourselves whatever you want to, but know this: we're coming for you and Trump and we're taking his ass down. So enjoy the next 8-months because come January 2019, Democrats will be back in charge of Congress and Trump's days of running rampant are OVER! We're going to get YOUR asses and shut your racist shit down! Trust and believe that!

[@sd1349]

In regards to the lady that climbed the Statue of Liberty. Did you see how the White -Liberal-Woman ( so called leader of the group) disowned her in the media.

[@katrinakeith5505]

I love you D.L. for all your honesty and HARD WORK BROTHER!

[@2020chicago]

DL is the truth✊🏾❤❤

[@mikecolin3983]

Absolutely brilliant. I remember his early stand up were he would clown people in the audience on the regular. Had no idea that he would be so insightful.

[@Danley39]

“A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.” -Edward Abbey

[@brendaparker4786]

I would never fall to sleep on D.L.' s conversations

[@vjpolojx2878]

22:18 wow, that’s the reality.🤦🏾‍♂️

[@davon4470]

There a few books that I want to buy which is D.L ,jay prince ,Mike Epps autobiography and Dame dash culture virtual.

[@geraldjenkins3879]

DL real strong dude just listen 2 him

[@lisabolo26]

What a great interview! I'm so impressed that DL went to speak with these folks. I am also really impressed by the interviewer. She's genius!

[@davon4470]

Damn Dl is in his fifties I can believe it black don't crack however I thought he was in his 40s

[@andrewjacksonbr]

He said all that and your addition to the discussion is “black don’t crack”...wow

[@davon4470]

andrewjacksonbr I was just referring to his age my bad my brother the interview was great ok it not a discussion

[@alchap9695]

Too bad that didn't work for Trump. He cheated on Melania with a porn star right after she had their son, he's credibly accused of sexually assaulting 18 women, yet he looks like a wrinkled mess. So whatever D.L. is doing to look the way he does, Trump ought to try it.

[@ralfiejr34]

Tony Fritz found the hater in the comments 😂

[@kimwright6377]

Davon Gordon-White You know you think that way because you’re young.Im 55 and don’t look like it.If you think about it we in our 40’s/50’s are the conception of the Hip Hop generation.So many of us don’t feel old.Many young people look so much older than they are.

[@SUPALEXX]

Go off D.L.!!!!!!!!! All facts!!!!!!!

[@misguidedpearls7456]

I love what he says

[@SVGIN]

lala gashi boy u fine as hell seriously

[@alchap9695]

Tony Fritz: yeah, and we're going to love it when the serial sexual predator (who cheated on his THREE wives many times) currently stinking up the White House is out of office.

[@ilovelilwill22]

WOW!!! Great interview!! DL is dope!! #SaluteBrotha

[@garyphillips5510]

sent chills. this real shit here. props to D.L

[@gdep3611]

DL is a prophet. It’s a shame we don’t have more like him with all these churches around. Where are all the “churchy” folks with the truth in their mouths?!

[@ConsidertheCrows]

gdep Anyone brave and challenges humanity to grow can be prophetic.

[@donnamarie7515]

gdep They get killed or placed on the watch list??🙄🤷🏾‍♀️ Truth is like a REPELLENT to LIARS!!

[@jflack6]

This is what I like to hear and eventually read. DL is awesome for speaking out like he has been.

[@donnamarie7515]

J Flack He DOES NOT have a choice he has a BLACK SON and he is a black man.

[@jflack6]

Where did that come from? I am supporting DL. I didn't even mention choices.

[@yollyrv7774]

You are so right D.L. Hughley !

[@janlet627]

He's making good points! You never hear about "white on white crime" and someone who will swear they are not a bigot will see the same news story that a Black or brown person will see and ask "What did they (the Black person) do to MAKE them do that?

[@iiknowledgewealthii8859]

Black Excellence has been hidden. It is time to uncover the hidden figures in society. D.L Hughley is excellence in today's society. Voicing the voice of the voiceless, willing to share his experiences for the betterment of others. You can see the tears in his eyes, a story with impact, that resonates with the people of color today

[@a_real_one2000]

DL right policing practices in wealthy privilege communities. the humanity of the neighborhoods always seen. Policing or black & brown or high poverty neighborhoods is to control & contain it. The humanity is not seen within these neighborhoods

[@jordanfreytag893]

"You never need to know what you will do--only what you want." DL Hughley

[@deronreed2945]

That was wonderful!

[@mikeware69]

This right here is HOT knowledge, he is so accurate it makes the hairs on my back stand up 👆 Between him and Cornel West they are building a new Mt. Rushmore of intelligence...

[@yetstill9746]

Best Interview!!!

[@careysimmons7690]

The discussion is brilliant and full of solutions

[@AnnaK-ze3xy]

@Talent Sibindi real shit man!!!! I take alot away from D.L every single time i hear him speak. I appreciate his time with us.

[@motomotozaki8412]

DL you are too REAL' and funny too,👍😊 lol 😅

[@kimwright6377]

I realize why I have a hard time in life.I have gone against the grain of things that have been said about me and thought about me.I have an expectation to be treated a particular way and to live a certain way.And because I won’t except the mode that they try to fit me into I have to constantly fight.Thank you Mr.Hughley!!!!

[@lilmik551]

Exactly if u try to be a productive human being n u black dey want u dead look at all da black sucessful ppl n look what dey about dem dey have made floyd mayweather to be a horrible human being cause he doesnt behave how dey think we should go do research on him its amazing n we as black ppl join in with da narrative dey betray like they're perfect i have grown up n realized dat dey want me dead cause im black im not here to succeed i was born to die or populate there jails n prisons go look at da 13th amendment doc if u haven't seen it

[@dlg5485]

DL keepin it all the way real, as always. White America, you can learn a lot about this country you love so much and about yourselves by listening to this man's insights.

[@dlg5485]

Tony Nice attempt to change the subject, but let's stay on topic here. The only way you could "learn" those qualities from anyone is if they already exist within you, so that's on you. Where is your 'personal responsibility' mantra now? You preach personal responsibility when it's convenient, but when black people make mistakes, even your f*ck ups are their fault. Your middle name must be *hypocrite*.

[@alchap9695]

D LG: Preach! This Fritz character is real screwball. Hypocrite is the nicest thing that can be said about him.

[@alchap9695]

Tony Fritz: So your Donald Trump, then, because that's where you would learn those qualities. Trump is the ultimate slut.

[@syckindahead]

Why was the audience so quiet?

[@susancain8505]

Because they where listening. He had something important to say.

[@gee1081]

I've always loved dl

[@CTBSlash0509]

Truth 💯.... And the host is gorgeous😉

[@pyroblast3000]

Omg she is...

[@ricoarrington436]

Fine as hell

[@SVGIN]

Jared Hills I'm finna call my boss right now

[@traciroux5133]

I love DL! He’s truly beautiful and intelligent ❤️

[@nicolewilliams3434]

Well Done...

[@mihiteruarewarangitaawa8946]

I Love this guy 💜🔥💜

[@Locsmth]

King of Comedy.

[@trll2901]

Ican't wait for the movie brother #DL

[@CTBSlash0509]

29:00 real

[@minnesotastevie11]

JANE ELLIOT WHITE SUPREMACY ON and DR. CLAUDE ANDERSON LAY THE KNOWLEDGE DOWN

[@johnfox2196]

This man is amazing..fuck it give em a Nobel Peace prize..

[@lorna11752]

EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@franklynthree]

I have been on that footage and they pulled mad shit out ...I was in such disbelief it blew my mind that this was going on. when I watched the video it was ao edited its crazy

[@Locsmth]

"You can have all of the chips, Be poor or rich, Still nobody want a nigga havin shit."

[@Ray-uv4sk]

DL👏👏👏👏

[@edub9930]

I have a problem with this interview...why did it ever stop.

[@DBMe33]

Be white or magically change n2 white immediately. Shortest book ever. With all the gems DL be dropping, I still feels tht he is too soft on police/racists/whitesupremacists/america/injustice/trumpsters etc. But I guess he has 2 b 2 get white folks 2 start 2 listen. Unfortunately, I do feel he is naive 2 think that his autistic child will necessarily be listened 2, respected & accomodated if he explains his condition & asks the police 2 call his dad 2 help with clarity on the situation. Remember, the cops didnt give Tamar Rice-a child- a sec 2 say anything b4 executing him. So I hope for DL & fam sake it would always works out like he wants. 🙏

[@AnnaK-ze3xy]

Imma need D.L & Shultz from The Brilliant Idiots to speak on these topics & more!

[@AnnaK-ze3xy]

Only if D.L can spit some bars lol he probably got some bars on the low. It would be dope to hear something.

[@TheKSalahuddin]

I feel clear.....

[@fairplayterrific147]

Why The Fuck She Kept Saying "How To Not Get Shot" Lmao Man

[@anthonygoines1466]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@careysimmons7690]

I grimaced at that hairdo you don’t have to cuss because see someone else does

[@EliteBlackSash]

I will never forget having a lawyer explain about the various definitions of “resisting arrest.” The list included such things as, “tensing up your body.” Which, really, is the definition of interaction with police - despite being innocent of any crime - Tension. Hypertension, if you will. Juxtaposed against what I can never forget hearing a reporter’s guest say about Mike Brown, “He did have a weapon. His weapon was his big black self.”

[@careysimmons7690]

Slavery was a choice I am a broke black man and I don’t want it to be true it is however in the same way that we are having the same issues you are discussing today that we know every generation since we got out of slavery have gone through yet here we are being angry protesting suffering through it

[@hrwatchinpuff6551]

D.L. will speak to a generation of youth that doesn’t read. He isn’t saying anything that hasn’t been said before by the elders. But will he stop using the word nigga..no. Yes, he’s speaking the truth, we all live this truth, we know the cops will shoot you. But call out the ratchet shit that we do to each other first. Kanye’s statement was misunderstood..D.L. should know that...if he’s truly woke. Read his book yes, but read others as well. D.L. combines street logic, with common sense and it’s entertaining. But until we learn to treat ourselves with respect, we the black family will never prosper. We need to stop going on the white mans platform (Vlad TV and others) to throw each other under the bus. We the black family need to stay on code, respect the elders, and our communities. If you truly want to beat white supremacy, then become supreme.

[@vivianburton5800]

Who called on dl hugley and Alvin Morris I did I went out after a kings of comedy with Alvin and all the kings of comedy

[@tonyclark4515]

Why would she say a white person would assume something looking at you as a black person I as a black person can easily do the same with a white person .

[@joeybecerra9555]

26:49

[@UKBornin1971]

WARNING: Educated black man

[@davejohnson7583]

Here is a question not that I have a problem with this but we’re is the white guy that usually interviews all the big movie stars but you get an unknown black girl to interview DL .What gives? I’ve seen that dude interview people a 100 times but now you need a black person to ask questions it’s like watching a black version of a car commercial with black music!

[@darylifillifill1677]

I want The Police to start having drown Cams like Skeets is To Booster Gold

[@onewildandcrazyguy9213]

this idea that black people buy a large bend over backwards to try to be accommodating and non-threatening two police officers is quite ridiculous. I lived in a predominantly black neighborhood and it was the norm that when police would interact with the black guy the black guy would yell scream shout threatened cuss resist arrest if they were being placed in the rest. I never seen people so disrespectful and threatening to police officers in my life. And usually nothing would happen to the black guy

[@gorillabangerable]

12:40 no lie about the nfl and being black

[@mlssrsevenseven8160]

Until Shahrazad Ali no one has desired to investigate the behavior of the black female either.

[@mlssrsevenseven8160]

28:06....Kanye support but later contradicts

[@lilmik551]

Where? I dont see it kanye is confused n only cares dat he makes money n making money anyway possible even if u sell ur soul to evil cause im not doing it to get rich i have to answer to god

[@yahawahowapowa1774]

I disagree. WE ARE BETTER!!!

[@stevereed8786]

I loved how Megyn Kelly slapped the black off this little racist bitch ass. Look at the statistics, it tells a completely different story.