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

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.

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]

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]

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

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.

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.