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 (formerly Twitter). “ALL THINGS COME TO AN END! END OF AN ERA THAT I ENJOYED VERY MUCH!”
The hip-hop staple, who has been a fixture of Hot 97 for years, reflected on his time behind the mic with gratitude.
THIS MONDAY LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 1ST WITH BE MY LAST SHOW ON HOT97 AT 7PM! ALL THINGS COME TO AN END! END OF AN ERA THAT I ENJOYED VERY MUCH! I SUPER ENJOYED IT ALL! I WILL MAKE THE LAST SHOW A GREAT ONE! APPRECIATE EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED ME OVER THE YEARS!
— Funk Flex !!!!! (@funkflex) August 28, 2025
“I SUPER ENJOYED IT ALL! I WILL MAKE THE LAST SHOW A GREAT ONE! APPRECIATE EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED ME OVER THE YEARS!” he added.
Earlier this month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams presented Funk Flex with the Key to the City, a major recognition in New York’s world. Flex has been a fixture at HOT 97 for over 30 years.
The station’s parent company, MediaCo, highlighted his commitment to supporting emerging talent and shaping the city’s musical landscape.
In response, Funk Flex expressed genuine appreciation, saying, “I’m humbled and honored to receive the Key to the City I’ve always called home. New York made me. HOT 97 gave me the mic. And hip hop gave me a voice. This moment means everything.”
13 Years Ago Today, Funkmaster Flex encouraged New Yorkers to commit arm robbery. He took 22 minutes to play a 3 minute song.
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