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 that changed the game, Flex helped define what it meant to be a DJ in the modern era. From the early ’90s to today, he’s been the pulse of NYC radio—breaking new records, championing artists, and setting fire to the airwaves from Hot 97’s legendary studio.
Whether he’s debuting exclusives during his prime-time mixes, hosting epic freestyle sessions that become instant classics, or dropping bombs that shake the whole tri-state area, Flex’s impact on music, radio, and hip hop culture runs deep. Beyond the booth, he’s also left his mark with mixtapes, production work, and a passion for car culture that’s become a whole movement of its own.
Happy Birthday, Funk Flex! Thank you for decades of heat, history, and that signature bomb drop that lets us know something major just happened.