Friends and family gather in Northeast Houston to honor the life of Swishahouse co-founder DJ Michael "5000" Watts following ...

The Grammys recognized DJ Michael "5000" Watts for his groundbreaking contributions to hip-hop — a powerful moment for Texas ...

Houston hip-hop lost a legend on Friday with the death of DJ Michael “5000” Watts. Watts, 52, was the pioneering producer and ...

Michael “5000” Watts passed away on January 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Houston and the entire state of Texas are ...

Houston artists mourn DJ Michael '5000' Watts with tributes. Here's what to know.

Artists like Mike Jones, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire and Paul Wall emerged from the Swishahouse mixtape circuit.

Houston hip-hop icon Michael "5000" Watts, the founder of Swishahouse Records and a pioneer of the "chopped and screwed" sound, has passed away following a recent hospitalization. A central figure in ...

The co-founder of Swishahouse helped kickstart the careers of rappers such as Paul Wall, Chamillionaire, Slim Thug, Mike Jones and ...

Houston hip-hop pioneer and Swishahouse founder Michael "5000" Watts has been hospitalized with significant health issues.

Houston hip-hop icon DJ Michael “5000” Watts, founder of Swishahouse Records, has been hospitalized due to serious health issues.

The Swishahouse co-founder died Jan. 30.

Houston DJ and producer Michael 5000 Watts passed away on January 30 due to a sudden cardiac arrest.