Nicki Minaj, Funkmaster Flex Interview: Rapper Debates Hot 97 Summer Jam...
Nicki Minaj addressed her reasons for dropping out of Hot 97's Summer Jam concert Sunday (June 3), speaking with DJ Funkmaster Flex Monday night (June 4) in a heated interview. The Young Money rhymer,...
View ArticleDJ Steph Floss: Inside the DJ Booth
For DJ Steph Floss, interest in turntables started early -- with his first viewing of the classic 1990s film 'Juice.' But he didn't get his first pair until his college years. Even then, it was only...
View ArticleKendrick Lamar Freestyles on Funkmaster Flex's Show
Any freestyle from Kendrick Lamar is worth a second look or listen. But when he's at Hot 97 FM in New York City to spit on Funkmaster Flex's show -- where legends are made -- it's a pretty big deal....
View ArticleWeedy, Rapper Busted With 5 Lbs. of Weed, Lil Wayne & Cam'ron Drop New Track...
Mark Davis, Getty Images Cam'ron's back with a new collaboration with Lil Wayne on Funkmaster Flex's upcoming mixtape Who You Mad At? Me or Yourself?, which drops today. Continue reading…
View ArticleFunkmaster Flex Inducted Into Broadcasters Hall of Fame
The inductees for the 2013 New York Broadcasters Hall of Fame have been announced and Hot 97's Funkmaster Flex is part of the class. Continue reading…
View ArticleFunkmaster Flex Blasts R. Kelly for Ditching Hot 97 Interview
R. Kelly's collaboration with Lady Gaga on 'Do What U Want' and the release of 'Black Panties' has revitalized him in the mainstream eye. Funkmaster Flex isn't a fan of the new Kellz though. Continue...
View Article'This Is Hot 97′ Will Debut on VH1, Kanye West & Macklemore to Appear
After making appearances on 'Love & Hip Hop' and 'The Gossip Game,' it was only a matter of time before the stars of New York City radio station Hot 97 got their own TV show. Continue reading…
View ArticleGo Inside Hip-Hop's Top Radio Station in 'This Is Hot 97′ Super Trailer [VIDEO]
Ever wonder what goes on at the world's hottest hip-hop radio station. VH1 reveals the super trailer for its new show 'This Is Hot 97,' giving viewers an introduction to Funkmaster Flex, Angie Martinez...
View ArticleFunkmaster Flex Blasts Damon Dash for Selling Out, Not Paying Artists
After being dissed by Damon Dash earlier this week for defending "culture vultures," Hot 97's Funkmaster Flex responds with some very choice words. Continue reading…
View ArticleFunkmaster Flex and DJ Envy Involved in Heated Exchange
The New York radio wars are alive and heated this week. Hot 97's Funkmaster Flex and Power 105's DJ Envy are the latest radio personalities to be involved in a heated exchange. Continue reading…
View ArticleFunkmaster Flex Blasts Jay Z's 'Trash' Life + Times Website
Funkmaster Flex has internet beef -- literally. The legendary Hot 97 DJ blasted the people behind Jay Z's Life + Times website on the radio yesterday (Jan. 15) for stealing his ideas and referred to it...
View ArticleDipset Rekindles Jay Z Beef on 'Victory' Freestyle
Just two days after Funkmaster Flex blasted the employees at Jay Z‘s Life +Times website for allegedly stealing ideas for his app, Dipset follows with a diss song aimed at Hov over the Notorious...
View ArticleFunkmaster Flex Calls Jay Z a 'Commercial Corporate Rapper' in Radio Rant
Hot 97 radio personality Funkmaster Flex isn’t letting up on Jay Z, because in a new radio rant he called him everything -- from a commercial, corporate rapper to being out of touch with the culture....
View ArticleDon't Get Gassed: Funkmaster Flex's Beef With Jay Z and the Cornerstone of...
Radio DJ Funkmaster Flex's beef with Jay Z has caused hip-hop heads to pick sides and sound off on what the underlying issue really is. We examine the turmoil and what it means for both radio and rap....
View Article10 Hip-Hop-Inspired Apps
From emojis to apps that help you put together your own rap video, check out 10 hip-hop-inspired apps. Continue reading…
View ArticleHip-Hop Fans Want Funkmaster Flex to Step Down From Position at Hot 97
Hip-hop fans no longer trust Funkmaster Flex. The DJ promised to debut Meek Mill's diss track aimed at Drake on his Hot 97 radio show Monday night (July 27). But two hours and three plays of Fetty...
View Article'Rowdy' Roddy Piper Dead at 61, Rappers React
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper, a renowned World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler, has passed away. Several rappers went on Twitter to tweet out their condolences to the beloved wrestler and actor. Continue reading…
View ArticleFabolous, the LOX, Justine Skye & More Explain What it Means to Be Straight...
Once known as the world’s most dangerous group, N.W.A felt it was important to rep where they were from on their classic 1988 debut album, Straight Outta Compton. To celebrate the release of the biopic...
View ArticleFunkmaster Flex Disses Drake Again: 'F— That Canadian N—-' [VIDEO]
Although the Drake and Meek Mill feud is over, it appears that Funkmaster Flex is still feeling a little salty about how it all went down. The Hot 97 radio personality decided to throw a random shot at...
View ArticleBig Kap Has Reportedly Died; NYC DJ Worked With Lil Jon, Funk Flex, Lauryn Hill
New York hip-hop DJ Big Kap has reportedly passed. Kap was a respected figure in the 90s NYC rap scene and cultivated a career that saw him work with some of the biggest names in the culture. Continue...
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