Radio personality Angie Martinez has made an exit from the radio station that allowed her to shine as the quintessential "Voice of New York."

The NY Daily News reports that Martinez announced her departure from Hot 97 via Instagram on Wednesday.

"This was one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make, but ultimately it is time to move on, to grow and to be challenged in new ways," Martinez, 43, wrote on Instagram.

She continued, "Saying goodbye is always emotional and bittersweet but I am extremely excited about the future."

BuzzFeed reports that Martinez first began her journey with Hot 97 as an 18-year-old assistant to the station's general manager, Judy Ellis.

Martinez stood out among her peers as a young Puerto Rican talent with a Brooklyn accent and a TLC sense of style. Because of her unique style and her drive, Martinez was later promoted to radio host on Hot 97.

Since then she has interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop and American culture including Tupac, President Obama, Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Derek Jeter, among others.

So what's next for Angie Martinez?

Shockingly enough, the iconic host will be making her way over to Hot 97's rival radio station, Power 105.1.

Yikes!

BuzzFeed reports that on Thursday, June 19, Clear Channel confirmed that Angie would join Power 105.1 in New York and 103.5 The Beat in Miami.

Martinez will be replacing Power 105's DJ Prostyle on weekday afternoons and in turn, Prostyle will be hosting weekday mornings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Despite Martinez's controversial move, Hot 97 had nothing but great things to say about the "Queen of NYC."

"She exemplified professionalism and passion for music," the station said in a statement to the NY Daily News. "We thank her deeply for her commitment to hip hop, radio, and broadcasting."

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