Is Funk Flex Actually Leaving Hot 97?

Legendary DJ Funk Flex caused some confusion with his fans when he recently announced that he’s hosting his “last show on Hot 97.” Flex went to Instagram on Thursday to reveal the vague statement that caused quite a stir among people who have been listening to his show for decades.

DJ Funk Flex said he’s hosting his ‘last show’ on Hot 97

In his statement on Instagram, Flex said he will host his “last show on Hot 97 at 7 PM” on Monday: “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!” the longtime radio host wrote in all caps.

In a follow-up comment, Flex said his “next move will shock.” Assuming that Flex is officially done on Hot 97, fans started sending their tributes and well-wishes to the DJ.

According to Vibe, 50 Cent also responded to the statement, saying, “I can’t even process this … Funk Flex been #1 since I can remember.”

Several other celebrities, including Jadakiss, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, also paid tribute as they assumed that Flex is moving on to a new chapter.

Is DJ Funk Flex actually leaving HOT 97?

Turns out that Flex is not really leaving the popular radio station. TMZ reported that Flex is only moving to a different time slot for his show. According to the outlet, the show will air from 5-10 p.m. after Monday.

Hot 97 is also moving Nessa Nitty’s show to the 1-5 p.m. slot, per VIBE. DJ Drewski will go from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., while DJ Camilo will spin from 4-5 p.m. The station has also released DJ Enuff, TMZ reported.