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Aston George Taylor Jr. (born August 5, 1967) is a Bronx born radio DJ, live DJ, YouTuber and influencer. After an early career as a club radio DJ, Flex came to produce 5 gold albums while hosting a nightly music show on HOT 97. He now hosts his own freestyle segments: Funk Flex Freestyles and Funk Flex Block Work featuring artists like the Da Baby, Lil Baby, Juice Wrld, Tyler The Creator, Meek Mill and more!

Funk Flex has also developed a DJ career with sets at various concerts as an opening DJ act for touring bands such as Post Malone, Roddy Rich, Pop Smoke, Bad Bunny, Lil Durk and more.

Early Career
Born in Bronx, New York, Flex attended Our Saviour Lutheran High School. Flex was a member of the local rap group, Deuces Wild.

Flex on MTV and Spike TV
Flex hosted several shows such as MTV Jams and Direct Effect (1998-2000). Flex also hosted Ride with Funkmaster Flex, a car customization show for celebrities on Spike TV.

Flex on Hot 97
Flex’s Hot 97 radio show began in 1993-present. He’s had celebrity guests Drake, Kanye West, Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown and more.

Flex History
Flex credits DJ Chuck Chillout, DJ Red Alert, Jessica Rosenblum, Fred Buggs, Judy Ellis, Joel Salkowitz, Steve Smith and Tracy Cloherty as individuals that were important in building his career.