XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment: Feb. 11, 1997: Legendary Hot 97 radio personality Funkmaster Flex aka Funk Flex took the mixtape game to a new level by making mixtapes a ...

Given the single-hungry, compilation-friendly, attention-span-impaired climate of popular music, it's not surprising that mix-tape-style compilations from notable DJs are bigger and more popular than ...

For the last decade, Funkmaster Flex has certified himself as Hip-Hop s biggest DJ. From the club dates, to the primetime radio shows, to five Gold albums, as well as branding and marketing, Flex has ...

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 ...