A longtime radio personality is officially off the airwaves in Tampa Bay.
Bubba Clem, better known as Bubba the Love Sponge, posted to his Facebook that he and 1040 AM radio couldn't agree on a deal to keep him on the air.
Back in March, Clem sued Cox Media Group, claiming the company maliciously destroyed his business relationships and career because executives were jealous of his success in Tampa after he left Cox Radio.
Clem also sued radio hosts Mike Calta and Matthew Loyd.
For years, Clem was best friends with wrestler Hulk Hogen, who reportedly once believed Clem had leaked the famous sex tape of Hogan and Clem's ex-wife. Hogan sued Gawker after the footage was published online, and the $130 million judgment led to the blog's bankruptcy.
In 2015, 10Investigates revealed police believed Loyd, a former Cox employee, was the person who stole the video from Clem's office -- something Clem's lawsuit also claims.
Clem also gained a national spotlight in March when "unearthed" audio showed Fox News hosts Tucker Carlson calling into Clem's local show and making numerous sexist and disturbing comments.
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