''Ride with Funkmaster Flex'' (Sometimes referred to as FMF) is a television show that was produced by

MTV Networks Paramount Media Networks (formerly known as Warner Cable Communications, Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, MTV Networks, Viacom Media Networks, and ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks) is an American mass media division of Paramount Global tha ...

. The show aired from 2003–2004, lasting two seasons. It was originally shown on

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and RedMoxie and was also broadcast on

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and

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with a licensing agreement to MTV Networks.

Format

The show was owned and executive produced by Lashan Browning and Monica Taylor, hosted by hip-hop DJ and car enthusiast

Funkmaster Flex Aston George Taylor Jr. (born August 5, 1968), professionally known as Funkmaster Flex, is an American DJ, rapper, record producer, and host on New York City's Hot 97 radio station. In 1992, he became host of the first hip hop radio show on Hot ...

. The program documents the subculture of automobiles that are popular in the hip-hop and

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communities. In each episode, host Funkmaster Flex shows viewers automobiles owned by well-known celebrities, and goes on test-drives with them.

Celebrities

''Ride with Funkmaster Flex'' follows a similar format as '' Cribs'', but with cars. Celebrities featured include

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Ja Rule Jeffrey Bruce Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule (), is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with ''Venni Vetti Vecci'' and its lead single "Holla Holla". Durin ...

Lil' Kim Kimberly Denise Jones (born July 11, 1974), Those giving 1974 include: * * * * * better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper and reality television personality. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, she lived much of he ...

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, Ashanti,

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and

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. Flex also travels to America's biggest car shows to document the latest innovations in automotive technology, and tries out new hydraulic systems, rims, engines, and other high-valued accessories. Flex and his team of car experts explain to viewers how they can customize their own rides and keep up with the latest trends in car customization. In its first season on Spike TV, ''Ride with Funkmaster Flex'' was a hit with the network's target demographics. The series drew 150% more viewers who were male 18-34 and 100% more male 18-49 compared to the timeslot the previous year on Spike TV. It was also the first hip-hop influenced urban automotive reality show that paved the way and set the standard for shows such as ''

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'', ''

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'', '' The Kustomizer'', ''

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'', '' King of Cars'', ''Street Customs'', ''Automotive Rhythms'', ''Fast Machines with Funkmaster Flex'', ''Unique Autosports: Miami'' among others.

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External links

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