DONKEY: Wife Fatally Sh00ts Husband After Argument Over Changing Their Open Marriage Agreement

Summary

The Breakfast Club: Donkey of the Day — Wife Shoots Husband Over Open Marriage Dispute

Episode Date: August 20, 2025
Hosts: Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, Angela Yee
Segment: Donkey of the Day

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Overview

In this episode of "Donkey of the Day," Charlamagne Tha God gives the (dis)honor to Cheryl Cole, a 55-year-old woman from Georgia, who was convicted of murdering her husband following a heated argument regarding new rules in their open marriage. The group unpacks the story with their trademark mix of humor, incredulity, and social commentary, raising larger questions about marital boundaries, communication, and the dangers of “opening up” your relationship.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Crime & Its Shocking Details

• Charlamagne shares that Cheryl Cole was found guilty of murder and aggravated assault after fatally shooting her husband, Luther Luke Cole III.
• The reported trigger: An argument over changing the ground rules around their open marriage.
  • Cheryl wanted permission to see another man.
  • Luther, concerned about Cheryl’s response implying multiple partners in one day, expressed discomfort.
• Charlamagne reads the provocative headline:
  “Woman shot husband dead after he wanted to add new rules to their open marriage.” [03:26]

2. Analyzing Relationship Dynamics

• The hosts delve into the complications of open marriages and how even with mutually agreed rules, emotions and boundaries can easily get crossed.
  • Charlamagne:

    “I mean, I know we got an open marriage, but you don’t have to be a whole whore about it, okay? I mean, how much vagina do you have to give?” [04:27]

  • Jokes about portioning out intimacy and the exhaustion of jealousy and insecurity, even in ‘open’ relationships.
• Angela Yee reflects on the importance of honesty:

  “Come on, we already have an open marriage. Now I change the rules and you... shoot and kill me?” [08:03]

• Charlamagne sarcastically recommends watching old "TWA movies" (urban dramas) to people considering open marriages, warning of inevitable complications.

3. Charlamagne’s Colorful Commentary

• With biting humor, Charlamagne comments on the excesses of the situation:
  • Refers to Cheryl’s sexual activities as handing out “slices” of herself and jokes about “bottomless poom poom.” [04:48]
  • Suggests the marriage and Cheryl’s “excessive sexual behavior” became disruptive, much like unruliness at an all-you-can-eat buffet. [07:23]
  • Throws in a health warning about multiple sexual partners and UTIs:

    “No one woman should have all those UTIs.” [04:57]

• Wraps his commentary with a moral lesson:

  “The moral of the story is when you married just leave Pandora's box and your marriage closed. What's the point of being married if you're going to leave your marriage open at all times? Like a Waffle House.” [06:05]

4. Events Leading to the Tragedy

• Cheryl claimed self-defense, saying she feared her husband was an intruder and only realized she had shot him after he cried out.
  • However, texts and investigation revealed growing marital tension and resentment about the open marriage rules.
• Angela Yee speculates on deeper issues:

  “This had to be deeply rooted in other problems that they were having.” [08:16]

5. "Guess What Race It Is" Segment

• The trio plays their recurring game, humorously debating whether the people involved were Black or White based on names and details.
  • DJ Envy and Charlamagne both feel the event “seems white,” especially with the mention of “Angry Orchard Hard Cider.”
  • Angela argues the names “Cheryl” and “Luther” could indicate a Black couple—“Luther might have been black. It could have had...interracial marriage. Right?” [09:14]
  • Consensus: Both agree the couple is White, joking it's “Capitol riot white... January 6th, insurrection white.” [09:30]

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• “You just out here acting like your poom poom is bottomless, like men can enjoy unlimited refills of that 55 year old snatch.” — Charlamagne Tha God [04:54]
• “Your excessive Sexual behavior was disruptive to your husband. Okay? It was excessive, all right? He said something and now he's dead. And you are doing life behind bars.” — Charlamagne Tha God [07:36]
• “I know greed is evil, and that can lead to a lot of different crazy consequences, even murder.” — Angela Yee [08:09]
• “Cheryl and Luther are absolutely Caucasian. Okay. Capitol riot white. January 6th, insurrection white.” — Charlamagne Tha God [09:29]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:19] Start of Donkey of the Day: Introduction of Cheryl Cole’s case
• [03:26] The open marriage argument and reading of the headline
• [04:27] – [05:20] Charlamagne’s comedic dissection of the relationship
• [06:05] Moral: Keep Pandora’s box and marriage closed
• [07:36] Consequences of the tragedy and responsibility discussion
• [08:21] “Guess What Race It Is” game begins
• [09:29] Confirmation of the couple’s race, segment wrap-up

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Tone & Style

True to The Breakfast Club’s style, the discussion is lively, frank, and laced with comedic exaggeration. Charlamagne uses humor and irreverent analogies, while DJ Envy and Angela bring added perspective and a hint of measured seriousness to balance the segment.

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Takeaway

The episode uses a darkly comedic approach to discuss the tragic consequences of unchecked jealousy, unclear boundaries, and deep-rooted resentment in relationships. The story functions as a cautionary tale on communication, respect, and the potential perils of an open marriage when not all parties are truly on board.

Transcript

[Charlamagne tha God]

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[DJ Envy]

It's time for Donkey of the Day.

[Charlamagne tha God]

So if you ever feel I need to be a donkey man, hit me with the he did she get donkey today? Please tell me I have become Donkey of the Day. The Breakfast Club Man Donkey of the day for Wednesday, August 20th. Let me make sure yes, it is Wednesday, August 20th. Donkey Today for Wednesday, August 20th goes to a 55 year old Georgia woman named Cheryl Cole. Now, Cheryl was convicted one day of murder and aggravated assault in the death of her husband. Yep, old Cheryl was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after she smoked her husband. Okay, her husband name is Luther Luke Code iii. And. And he was shot and killed after his wife drank four or five Angry Orchard Hard Ciders. I never heard of that brand until this morning. Not a good way to get introduced because I don't really drink like that anymore. But when I do, it will never be Angry Orchard Hard Cider. Now, Cheryl told the police she was just trying to protect herself. Told the police she thought her husband was an intruder and claimed she didn't realize she shot her husband until he reportedly said, cheryl, you shot me. Well, that story was a lie. Would you like to know what happened for real? Okay, let me read you the headline. Everybody pay attention. Woman shot husband dead after he wanted to add new rules to their open marriage. I repeat, woman shot husband dead after he wanted to add new rules to their open marriage. Now that's the headline. And I know when you heard that headline, you immediately blame the man. You immediately think, look at him being greedy. Already got an open marriage but wanted more. No, it was actually her. See, investigators discovered that they was having issues in their marriage. Okay. A series of text messages they discovered showed the couple beefing over their open marriage. Cheryl Cole asked her husband for permission to see another man later that week. That's respectful. In an open marriage, I would just assume those are the rules. We can see other people, but just let me know what's going on. Let's just be honest with each other. But then the husband asked her that she also planned to see a second man the same day. To which the wife replied, lol. The victim, Luther Luke Cole, who is now dead, reportedly said her response turned his stomach. Of course it did. Okay? I mean, I know we got an open marriage, but you don't have to be a whole whore about it, okay? I mean, how much vagina do you have to give? Okay? I'm still your husband, so I need a piece.

[Angela Yee]

I.

[Charlamagne tha God]

Okay, you got another dude who getting a piece and now you handing out slices to someone else. Well, there's no pie left for me, okay? You just out here acting like your poom poom is bottomless, like men can enjoy unlimited refills of that 55 year old snatch. Not to mention, okay, no one woman should have all those UTIs. Yes, multiple sexual partners can increase the risk of developing urinary tract infections. And you just out here bringing that Cloudy and foul smelling. Urine in the house. Yes, your husband has every right to feel sick to his stomach. Okay, I know we got an open marriage, but don't run out now, okay? How many people are you going to let travel through our love tunnel? By the way, this is the plot of many a TWA movie. Okay, Let me tell you something. For anyone who wants to engage in having their marriage open are slightly a jar. Watch a TWA movie first. Okay? They on tubi. All right, fine. Early 2000s viewing. And all the TWA movies explored the consequences of of a married couple's decision to engage in a threesome. And there was always some dangerous or nut ass complication that would happen. Envy, you told me that your favorite episode was when the college student turned into a male prostitute and he fell in love with another male escort. And you said that episode really made you think. What did it make you think about?

[DJ Envy]

Lies. I didn't say that.

[Angela Yee]

I never seen that.

[Charlamagne tha God]

Guys.

[DJ Envy]

No, I said lies. Lies, lies.

[Charlamagne tha God]

The moral of the story is when you married just leave Pandora's box and and your marriage closed. What's the point of being married if you're going to leave your marriage open at all times? Like a waffle house. Okay. Cheryl said she suggested they end their open marriage because it was causing issues. You think? But he reportedly wanted to keep it going with more ground rules. Yes, a two penis minimum. Okay. Mine and your little boyfriend. Okay, but now you want us to be the locks and bring in a third member. Your vagina will not be a group project as long as we're married, ma'. Am. And then the police report says that Luther got even more upset when he found out his wife was talking about their issues with a friend. My God, we already got an open marriage. And you telling the world how that poom poom is on a world tour. She claims she shot her husband in self defense. She reportedly said he came storming into the room and tried dragging her out of bed. And when he left the room, she grabbed the gun, fired a warning shot which she said made him angry before pulling the trigger the second time. She said she was just trying to hit the wall behind the TV so it would scare him off and make him leave. But she actually shot and killed him. He's dead now, okay? All because she was out there sharing her lady bitch like a buffet at Golden Corral. And by the way, even though buffets are labeled all you can eat, they will impose restrictions if your eating behavior is deemed excessive or disruptive to other customers. Cheryl, your excessive Sexual behavior was disruptive to your husband. Okay? It was excessive, all right? He said something and now he's dead. And you are doing life behind bars. Let me be the first to tell you, okay? Or maybe the second after the judge you deserve. Please give Cheryl Cole the biggest. He haw.

[Angela Yee]

Yo, that's crazy.

[Charlamagne tha God]

Insane.

[Angela Yee]

You shot him and killed him all.

[Charlamagne tha God]

Because he just simply didn't want you to be out there with two guys.

[Angela Yee]

Uh, that had to come from somewhere else. It sounds a little deeper.

[Charlamagne tha God]

You wouldn't like.

[Angela Yee]

Come on, we already have an open marriage.

[Charlamagne tha God]

Okay?

[Angela Yee]

Now I change the rules and you.

[Charlamagne tha God]

Shoot and kill me. Cause you being greedy. You running out. You running out.

[Angela Yee]

I know greed is evil, and that can lead to a lot of different crazy consequences, even murder.

[Charlamagne tha God]

But come on.

[Angela Yee]

This had to be deeply rooted in other problems that they were having.

[DJ Envy]

You wanna play a game?

[Charlamagne tha God]

You wanna play a game? Yeah, let's do it.

[DJ Envy]

Let's play a game.

[Charlamagne tha God]

Let's play a game. Let's play a game of guess what race it is. All right. Cheryl Cole was convicted of murder and aggravated assault in the death of her husband. She shot her husband because he wanted to change rules in their open marriage. DJ envy me first. Yes. What racy is. This is a tough one.

[DJ Envy]

But it's not tough, right?

[Charlamagne tha God]

Mm.

[DJ Envy]

Why Cheryl and Luther feel like black names.

[Charlamagne tha God]

Uh huh.

[DJ Envy]

But this situation seems white.

[Charlamagne tha God]

I'm going white. Shake it off.

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I shake it off.

[Charlamagne tha God]

Okay, okay. Just hilarious. Cheryl Cole was convicted Monday of murder and aggravated assault and the death of her husband. And she shot him because he wanted to change the rules of their open marriage. And please pay attention to the fact that I said she drank four or five Angry Orchard hard ciders. Oh, wow. Just hilarious. Guess what race she is.

[Angela Yee]

Angry Orchard White all over it.

[Charlamagne tha God]

Now.

[Angela Yee]

Luther might be black. It could have had. Luther might have been black. It could have been a biracial. I mean, you know, interracial marriage. Right?

[Charlamagne tha God]

Let me pull black, Cheryl.

[DJ Envy]

Now I'm thinking white.

[Charlamagne tha God]

It's white all the way.

[Angela Yee]

I don't think Olitha was white.

[Charlamagne tha God]

White all the way. White all the way.

[Angela Yee]

White all the way.

[Charlamagne tha God]

DJ Envy and Jessa Larris, you both are absolutely correct. Cheryl Cohen, Luther are absolutely Caucasian. Okay. Capitol riot white. January 6th, insurrection. White. Oh, my goodness. All right. That's right. Look at them girls with the date.

[DJ Envy]

Oh, my goodness.

[Charlamagne tha God]

All right.

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