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

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

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

By Robert Hill Fifty-two-year-old Houston Hip-Hop legend and Swishahouse co-founder Michael Watts, known as "5000 Watts," died Jan. 30. On Jan. 28, Watts was hospitalized due to severe health ...

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

Houston mourns the loss of hip-hop legend Michael ‘5000’ Watts, founder of Swishahouse Records, who passed away at 52 due to a heart condition.

Michael "5000" Watts, a towering figure in Houston's hip-hop scene and founder of Swishahouse, has died. Watts' family ...