Once a star has been in the spotlight, it is very easy for audiences to feel like they have an ongoing relationship with that person. In reality, however, no matter how much a fan loves a specific star’s work, they never get to know that person overly well. After all, most stars are the product of a carefully orchestrated promotional campaign.
Even though famous people tend to be extremely careful about the image they show the world early in their careers, a lot of them become more forthright over time. For example, when Kim Kardashian was first rising to fame, she did everything in her power to give fans a certain image of herself. However, in recent years fans have become accustomed to Kardashian posting about her Psoriasis on social media.
Throughout D.L. Hughley’s comedy career, he has been very open with his fans. Of course, the likely reason for that is that one of the key things that comedians tend to do is craft jokes about the things that go on in their lives. Even though Hughley is such an open book, a lot of his fans have no idea that the jokester’s son has dealt with a disorder throughout his life.
Hughley’s Son
Even though a lot of people think of celebrities as being somehow different than the rest of us, the truth of the matter is that they have to deal with a lot of the same concerns. On top of that, being rich and famous is awesome in a lot of ways but it also can result in some problems that average people will never have to deal with. For example, it is well documented that a lot of kids have been crushed by their family’s fame. On the bright side, there also is no doubt that some stars have great kids they adore.
Based on all of the photos that D.L. Hughley’s son Kyle posts on Instagram, it seems like he has taken the complications of his father’s fame in stride. Born in 1988, Kyle appears to have grown into an impressive man who has an extremely close relationship with his father. On top of that, Kyle seems to be an extremely happy and health-obsessed guy.
Kyle’s Disorder
When Kyle Hughley was a child, doctors diagnosed him with Asperger's syndrome. At times, D.L. Hughley has seriously discussed how that disorder has affected Kyle’s life. For example, in 2015 D.L. spoke with pride about Kyle graduating from college during an Oprah: Where Are They Now segment. After talking about his son’s education, D.L. briefly spoke about Kyle’s day-to-day life and then he got emotional as he told a touching story.
“Everything has to be the same. He goes to work at the same time. He eats the same thing. So, the other day, two weeks ago, three weeks ago, I had to get gas and he says, ‘Daddy, I’ll do it’. And I’m a nervous wreck. He comes back in and he gives me the receipt and the keys and I could not stop crying because he did something he was afraid to do. And I was, I think anybody who had, it’s just, he just, I just didn't believe he could do it. He did it. And I held him and I said, you’re going to be alright. And I think sometimes I don’t know for sure but he’s going to be fine. He’ll be fine.”
On top of being one of the most successful comedians of his generation, D.L. Hughley has been a successful radio host since 2009. As a result of Hughley’s radio work, some listeners have been able to learn more about his life. For example, in 2019 Kyle Hughley was talking with his dad on his radio show when he suddenly stated that he used to worry that his father “hated” him. The reason for that is that D.L. Hughley has made jokes about Kyle’s Asperger's syndrome.
Unfortunately, a lot of parents get very defensive when their children confront them about things. Thankfully, when Kyle revealed his past worries about their relationship, D.L. Hughley told his son how much he loves him and spoke about feeling like he was to blame for his disorder.
“Let me say this to you: If anything…I was ashamed of having given you something. I was ashamed that when we went to get you tested at UCLA – I was ashamed that they said it came from the – I was ashamed of what I thought I had placed in you. Never one moment have I ever not been proud of you or loved you. You are the best thing I’ve ever done.” The fact that D.L. and Kyle Hughley can communicate is truly admirable no matter how painful those conversations might be.