Funkmaster Flex Says No To Interscope

In a rare display of “sticking it to the man,” legendary New York DJ Funkmaster Flex threatened to ban all Interscope artists from his Hot 97 show due to the label mismanaging their music and influence. Flex went on about trying to start a movement with his actions and even called out 50 Cent to walk away from his deal with Interscope.

Sounds like Mr. Hot 97 has gotten pretty hot and bothered about the direction the industry has been taking and decided that he was going to carry the banner for change. The hip-hop Obama? Not quite but if he does stick to his word there will be no Detox or Relapse in the rotation while the Funkmaster is spinning.

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Enigmatik Says:
April 22nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm

Believe it when I see it…

Rizoh Says:
April 22nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm

I’m praying for him.

J to the AAP Says:
April 23rd, 2009 at 1:44 am

I’ll raise a glass to him.

moneda Says:
April 23rd, 2009 at 3:11 pm

After this and him going on camera to vent his dismay over R. Kelly getting off, I must tip my hat to Flex. A man of conviction is rare these days.

Rhova Says:
April 23rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm

It sounds like a great plan, but listening to parts of the interview where he lists off the artists on interscope… it seems like a real daunting task.
I hate Flex in general but good luck and hopefully this boycott works for him and for us as fans of quality music.

ian Says:
April 23rd, 2009 at 7:58 pm

Flex’s beef is because Interscope wouldn’t approve acts (apparently BEP!) for Hot 97’s Summer Jam and were giving them to the pop station (I’m assuming Z100) instead. This ain’t that noble, people….

moneda Says:
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:30 pm

Interesting info., Ian.

jayfnz Says:
April 24th, 2009 at 3:12 am

how long has it been since flex has been relevant?

The Rap Up » Funkmaster Flex’s Boycott Gets A Boycott Of Its Own Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 3:15 pm

[...] As reported last week, New York DJ Funkmaster Flex declared that he was boycotting any and all artists signed to Interscope Records and would not spin any of their records/songs on his program. The higher ups at Hot 97 had something else to say about it. [...]

Funkmaster Flex Says No To Interscope

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1.	Enigmatik Says: April 22nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm Believe it when I see it…
2.	Rizoh Says: April 22nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm I’m praying for him.
3.	J to the AAP Says: April 23rd, 2009 at 1:44 am I’ll raise a glass to him.
4.	moneda Says: April 23rd, 2009 at 3:11 pm After this and him going on camera to vent his dismay over R. Kelly getting off, I must tip my hat to Flex. A man of conviction is rare these days.
5.	Rhova Says: April 23rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm It sounds like a great plan, but listening to parts of the interview where he lists off the artists on interscope… it seems like a real daunting task. I hate Flex in general but good luck and hopefully this boycott works for him and for us as fans of quality music.
6.	ian Says: April 23rd, 2009 at 7:58 pm Flex’s beef is because Interscope wouldn’t approve acts (apparently BEP!) for Hot 97’s Summer Jam and were giving them to the pop station (I’m assuming Z100) instead. This ain’t that noble, people….
7.	moneda Says: April 23rd, 2009 at 8:30 pm Interesting info., Ian.
8.	jayfnz Says: April 24th, 2009 at 3:12 am how long has it been since flex has been relevant?
9.	The Rap Up » Funkmaster Flex’s Boycott Gets A Boycott Of Its Own Says: April 28th, 2009 at 3:15 pm [...] As reported last week, New York DJ Funkmaster Flex declared that he was boycotting any and all artists signed to Interscope Records and would not spin any of their records/songs on his program. The higher ups at Hot 97 had something else to say about it. [...]