XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment: Feb. 11, 1997: Legendary Hot 97 radio personality Funkmaster Flex aka Funk Flex took the mixtape game to a new level by making mixtapes a ...

Given the single-hungry, compilation-friendly, attention-span-impaired climate of popular music, it's not surprising that mix-tape-style compilations from notable DJs are bigger and more popular than ...

Today, we celebrate the birthday of one of New York City’s most iconic and influential figures in hip hop culture; Funkmaster Flex. With a booming voice, unmatched energy, and a turntable presence ...

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 ...

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, ...

Artist: FunkMaster FlexTitle: FunkMaster Flex Carshow Tour CD&DVDRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios As one of the biggest DJ’s in the game, Funkmaster Flex made his name really pop with ...