Trivia

Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

He and fellow "Original Kings of Comedy" comic/friend Steve Harvey, share the distinction of a cast member from "The Jeffersons" having made guest appearances on their self-titled sitcoms as their TV mothers: Marla Gibbs, played D.L. Hughley's mother (and in the movie "The Brothers" as well), and Isabel Sanford, played Steve Harvey's mother.

Received a General Educational Development (GED) after being kicked out of high school.

Friends with Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Cedric The Entertainer, Guy Torry, Luenell, Eddie Griffin, George Lopez, and Charlie Murphy.

Father, with Ladonna Hughley of daughters Ryan Hughley (Ryan Nicole - b. 1987) and Tyler Hughley (Tyler Whitney - b. 1991), and son Kyle Hughley (Kyle Aaris - b. 1988).

Parents are Charles Hughley and Audrey Hughley.

Grandfather of Nola Ray Shephard.