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 ...
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 ...
HOUSTON, Texas -- With his slowed down tempo, DJ Screw gave Houston a sound and changed hip hop forever. DJ Screw is credited for pioneering the sound known as "Chopped and Screwed." "He was the ...
He was recently hospitalized and facing "tremendous health issues." ...
Michael '5000' Watts, a pivotal figure in the Houston hip-hop scene and the founder of the influential Swishahouse record label, has passed away, as confirmed by his family. This tragic news, ...