Former Hot 97 colleague claims Funk Flex shoved her to set off chaotic fight at Knicks game
Media personality TT Torrez accused DJ Funkmaster “Funk” Flex, her former colleague at HOT 97, of “shoving her violently” during an altercation that took place inside the Delta Lounge at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks’ home opener Tuesday night.In an official statement through her rep, Torrez, who left New York City’s Hot 97 last year, alleged “a verbal altercation between her husband and Funk Flex escalated into a physical confrontation” during which Funk Flex assaulted her.Torrez explained that her husband was defending her and that the video of the altercation circulating online doesn’t tell the full story of the alleged harassment she has been dealing behind the scenes for years from Funk Flex.
Torrez, who described the incident as a “deeply disturbing and traumatic experience,” filed an online police report about the incident that same night, her rep told TMZ.“Mrs.Torrez has endured years of ongoing harassment, intimidation and bulling by her former colleague,” the statement from Now PR said.
“She chose not to speak publicly and instead addressed these matters professionally and through the appropriate legal channels.That process ultimately resulted in a settlement with Mediaco Hot 97 and a non-disparagement agreement, which Funkmaster Flex has continued to violate.
The events of October 20 were a painful continuation of what she has been dealing with privately.“The brief video circulating online does not tell the full story.What the public saw was a husband defending his wife and does not reflect the years Mrs.
Torrez spent working to resolve this matter with dignity, professionalism and the guidance of her legal team.Her experience should not be reduced to social media entertainment.” Torrez said she will continue to address the matter through her legal counsel, and will not comment further.
“We thank Madison Square Garden for stepping in and immediately removing Funkmaster Flex from the building and we ask that th...