For over 15 years, Funkmaster Flex’s Hot 97 freestyle segment has and continues to be a hip hop tradition. Sometimes used as a proving ground for new artists or as a platform to air grievance, but ...

The Late Show With David Letterman broadcasts its last episode on Wednesday night, but in New York City, the voice of the show’s host will remain on the air, emerging three words at a time from radios ...

The radio staple hosted the first hip-hop show at the station in 1992. By Michael Saponara They say all good things come to an end. After hosting the first hip-hop show ever at Hot 97 in 1992, ...

For the last decade, Funkmaster Flex has certified himself as Hip-Hop s biggest DJ. From the club dates, to the primetime radio shows, to five Gold albums, as well as branding and marketing, Flex has ...

Funkmaster Flex’s net worth in 2025 reflects his long-standing influence as a hip-hop DJ, rapper, and producer. Known for his groundbreaking work at New York’s Hot 97 and his signature “bomb drop” ...

In a move that stunned the hip-hop world, Funkmaster Flex revealed that he is officially leaving Hot 97 after a remarkable 30-year run. The legendary DJ, who has been the heartbeat of the station ...

Funkmaster Flex is one of the biggest personalities in hip-hop, which is chock-full of larger-than-life characters. In advance of his show Saturday, here are five things to know about the hip-hop DJ ...

Last Tuesday night, the tri-state area was tuned in to Hot 97 as Funkmaster Flex went into one of his patented rants. His target was longtime nemesis DJ Clue, a legend in the mixtape circuit and DJ at ...