A timeline of the Mo’Nique and D.L. Hughley feud: From “Would You Rather” to Legal Battles
In a recent episode of Shannon Sharpe’s podcast, comedian and actress Mo’Nique opened up about her grievances with several prominent figures, including D.L. Hughley, with whom she has had a long-standing beef.
The root of the issue
During the interview, Mo’Nique revealed that her beef with Hughley began with an appearance she made on his radio show. During the show, Hughley approved a game of “would you rather,” where Mo’Nique was asked a highly inappropriate question that involved her family. She wanted to confront Hughley about this but was met with a dismissive response, thus igniting their feud.
Unaired Incident
Mo’Nique disclosed that the episode was never aired, as her legal team sent a cease and desist letter to prevent it from being released. However, this incident was just the beginning of the ongoing feud between the two comedians.
Further escalations
Mo’Nique also stated that over the years, Hughley has made disparaging and mean remarks about her. This reached a boiling point in the lead-up to a comedy show, where Hughley refused to perform if Mo’Nique was the closing act. Mo’Nique responded by publicly calling Hughley a derogatory term and called out the inequality in their careers.
Social Media Drama
The feud also extended to social media, where Hughley responded to Mo’Nique’s comments by criticizing her for making the issue public. He also posted derogatory comments about Mo’Nique, her career, and her alleged disagreements with other prominent figures in the entertainment industry.
Recent Developments
During her 2024 interview, Mo’Nique aired out her grievances once again, prompting a response from Hughley, who claimed that Mo’Nique lied and that the interview did not air out of respect for her wishes.
The feud between Mo’Nique and D.L. Hughley has been a tumultuous one, from inappropriate interview questions to public confrontations and social media battles. It remains to be seen whether these two comedians can put their past behind them and reconcile.