Good Morning, Funkmaster Flex

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​That right there is radio titan Funk Flex paying homage to the man who made his entire career possible, Mr. Magic. Photo by Elliott Wilson, who swung through the fallen DJ's wake out in Bushwick on Wednesday night. [Rap Radar]

Mr. Magic Funeral Details Announced

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​Best part of the New York Times obit was the kicker: "Mr. Magic was often described as arrogant, although his on-the-air manner was smooth and warm," wrote Douglas Martin, who really seemed to get it: "When he met Magic Johnson, the basketball great, he said, 'The world is not big enough for two Magics.'" Which is pretty much the best possible thing that someone could say in that situation. Anyway, Miss Info, via Mr. Cee, has details on the funeral arrangements:

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Bonus Random Mr. Magic Rap History Moment: "No More Music By the Suckers"

That sample at the beginning there is the sound of man placing himself squarely on the wrong side of history. But what a thing to have said. Hear Mr. Magic do it to himself in context, courtesy of Unkut, right here:

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I Miss Mr. Magic

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​R.I.P. If you do not know who this guy is, start here, here, or here, or just go ahead and stab yourself. Listen to Premiere:

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