US EditionFunkmaster Flex Announces Final Radio Show at Hot 97: ‘All Things Come to an End’
Funkmaster Flex, 58, shaped hip-hop culture for over three decades at Hot 97, leaving a legacy of iconic moments and influence on emerging artists.
- On August 28, 2025, Funkmaster Flex announced his final Hot 97 broadcast will air Labor Day Monday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m., ending his long 7 PM timeslot with a farewell set.
- Long ago, Funkmaster Flex began his Hot 97 run in 1992 hosting its first hip-hop show, then shaped New York radio with mixtapes and a primetime residency starting in 1997.
- Notably, Flex's signature 'bomb drop' and freestyles popularized high-energy moments, while this month Mayor Eric Adams awarded him a Key to the City honoring his multimedia legacy.
- Fans and fellow artists reacted with surprise and sadness, while TMZ Hip Hop reported Funkmaster Flex may move to a 5 PM–10 PM slot after Labor Day, prompting Hot 97 lineup changes including Nessa Nitty's shift.
- Industry observers say Funkmaster Flex's departure raises questions about Hot 97's identity as streaming platforms and social media reshape music discovery, and note Flex could pivot to podcasting and digital media opportunities.
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Funkmaster Flex Announces Exit From Hot 97
Funkmaster Flex is saying goodbye to Hot 97. The legendary DJ announced Thursday that he’ll be unplugging his turntables at the iconic New York station for good, with his final show set for Labor Day. Flex will hit the airwaves one last time at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, dropping his signature bombs in a farewell set for fans who’ve tuned in for decades. “THIS MONDAY LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 1ST WITH BE MY LAST SHOW ON HOT97 AT 7PM,” he shared on X (…
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NY Daily NewsDJ Funkmaster Flex leaving Hot 97 after 33 years, announces final show
NEW YORK — Veteran rapper and DJ Funkmaster Flex announced on Thursday he’s leaving Hot 97 after 33 years with the New York radio station. Funk Flex — who began hosting the station’s first-ever hip-hop show in 1992, and later became known...
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