Funkmaster Flex’s longstanding Sizzling 97 present is coming to an finish. The Bronx-native DJ and rapper has been internet hosting it since 1992, and he introduced by way of Twitter that the ultimate one will occur on Labor Day (Sept. 1).
“THIS MONDAY LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 1ST WITH BE MY LAST SHOW ON HOT97 AT 7PM!” he wrote. “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!”
When the present started, it was the pop radio station’s first hip-hop present. Simply earlier this month, the New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams gave Flex the Key to the Metropolis. “I’m humbled and honored to obtain the Key to the Metropolis I’ve at all times referred to as dwelling,” Flex stated. “New York made me. HOT 97 gave me the mic. And hip hop gave me a voice. This second means all the pieces.”
His profession was not with out controversy; simply final 12 months he caught warmth for occurring a rant about Tommy Richman’s hit “Million Greenback Child” calling it “rubbish.” His present was additionally the house of many good freestyles.
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
