Last Summer, Hot97 had a shake-up at the radio station, which led to the dismissal of names like Ebro, Peter Rosenberg, Laura Stylez, and even DJ Enuff. At the time, there were fears that Funk Flex would be let go as well, although that turned out not to be the case.
Not long after he departed from the radio station, DJ Enuff told TMZ that he believed Flex had a hand in getting him fired. This led to widespread debate, with Peter Rosenberg claiming that Funk Flex had nothing to do with it. Furthermore, Rosenberg suggested that the corporate branch of the station wanted everyone to turn on each other.
Now, almost a year later, Funk Flex is leveling a response against DJ Enuff. In fact, he is accusing the long-time DJ of taking payola. For those who may not know, payola is the act of taking money and then playing specific songs or albums on the radio in return. Effectively, it is a bribe.
"DJ ENUFF / HEAVYHITTERS I GOT U FIRED?," Funk Flex asked. "DID FRENCH MONTANA PAY U 25k FOR THE HEAVYHITTER CONFERENCE CALL? DID MAINO PAY YOU 40k FOR THE MIXSHOW LIST ADDS? WAS NORE OFFERED A “DISCOUNT” OF $2,500 FOR A MONTH OF SPINS? DID MYLES BRANDO PAY U 10K TO PERFORM AT MIXSHOW MEETING AND GET ADDED TO MIXSHOW LIST? WAS DJ WAVY ASKED TO PAY $2,500 TO SPIN ON SUMMER MIX WEEKEND?"
These are serious allegations, especially when you consider how payola is a crime that can come with grave penalties. For instance, if someone were to be convicted of the act, they could face five-figure fines and even jail time.
At press time,DJ Enuff has yet to respond to the allegations.
Gracie Abrams has shared that spending nights dancing at clubs has become an important part of her everyday life.
The singer songwriter is getting ready to release her upcoming album, Daughter from Hell, on 17 July.
During a recent conversation with Vogue, Abrams said going out dancing with her friends has allowed her to face some of her biggest anxieties while also encouraging her to explore new ideas in her music.
"No, just like going to the club!" she replied when asked whether she had been taking dance lessons. "In the past six months, going out and dancing has become a really central part of my life. It's been such an exciting outlet."
At the same time as working on new songs, Abrams has also secured her first acting job in Halina Reijn's A24 period drama Please.
Although the 26 year old performer is staying quiet about the details of the film, she admitted she is feeling nervous before stepping onto a movie set for the first time.
"I'm trying to remain open to whatever the experience looks like and feels like," Abrams, the daughter of filmmaker and producer J.J. Abrams, explained.
"And not get in my own way or let fear dictate my openness. I am very curious about how that's going to unfold. It feels so weird talking about it, having not shot it yet."
As though balancing acting, music, and dancing was not enough, Abrams said she has also picked up a new creative pastime, drawing.
The Hit the Wall musician has started creating pastel portraits of the people closest to her.
"I'm drawing little portraits of friends whenever we're together," she shared. "There's something quick and kind of silly about it, but I also find it very therapeutic and peaceful. I love it because it's not that deep."
