Funkmaster Flex Says No To Interscope

Written by The Rap Up. Posted in Gumbo

Published on April 22, 2009 with 16 Comments">16 Comments

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

    Believe it when I see it…

  • Enigmatik

    Believe it when I see it…

  • http://my.rawkus.com/profile/Rizoh Rizoh

    I’m praying for him.

  • http://my.rawkus.com/profile/Rizoh Rizoh

    I’m praying for him.

  • J to the AAP

    I’ll raise a glass to him.

  • J to the AAP

    I’ll raise a glass to him.

  • moneda

    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.

  • moneda

    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

    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.

  • Rhova

    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

    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….

  • ian

    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

    Interesting info., Ian.

  • moneda

    Interesting info., Ian.

  • jayfnz

    how long has it been since flex has been relevant?

  • jayfnz

    how long has it been since flex has been relevant?

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