Funkmaster Flex Unveils Major Hot 97 Lineup Shakeup

New York, August 29, 2025 - In a sweeping reshuffle that has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community, legendary Hot 97 DJ Funkmaster Flex announced today that he will move from his iconic 7 PM slot to a new 5 PM-10 PM weekday timeslot, effective immediately after Labor Day. The announcement, confirmed by multiple sources via TMZ Hip Hop, accompanies the departure of veteran DJs Enuff and Camilo from the station’s lineup, marking one of the most significant schedule overhauls at Hot 97 in decades.

Flex, born Aston Taylor Jr., took to social media late Thursday to share the news, writing, “I’m beyond excited to bring the heat five hours earlier every weekday. Get ready for even more exclusive drops and surprises!” He also teased a special musical mix to commemorate the transition, promising listeners an electrifying blend of classic hits and fresh releases.

The shakeup extends across the entire schedule. Nessa Nitty-widely known as Colin Kaepernick’s wife-has been tapped to helm the 1 PM-5 PM slot, while the morning show will now air from 6 AM-11 AM. DJs Enuff and Camilo, who have been fixtures on the station for years, were informed of their releases earlier this week, sources indicate.

Earlier reports had speculated that Flex’s move signaled a retirement from the airwaves. However, in a companion Instagram post circulated late Thursday, he quashed retirement rumors, clarifying, “This isn’t goodbye-it’s an evolution. I’m just shifting hours, not hanging up the headphones”. The same post confirmed that Flex’s “last” 7 PM broadcast will air on Labor Day, September 1, and that he plans to make it “a celebration to remember.”

Industry heavyweights have already weighed in on the shakeup. Rap icon 50 Cent posted on X, “Hot 97 won’t be the same, but trust Flex to flip the script,” while Jadakiss remarked simply, “End of an era, but Flex always finds a way.”

Listeners and artists alike are bracing for the new lineup, eager to see how Flex adapts his signature high-energy style to the earlier slot-and what surprises he has in store for the station’s loyal fan base.