Jan 31, 2026 · HOUSTON — The Swishahouse family is mourning the loss of Michael “5000” Watts, the legendary Houston music figure credited with helping define Southern hip-hop’s sound and spirit. In a ...

Jan 31, 2026 · 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.

Jan 31, 2026 · Michael "5000" Watts, a founder and CEO of the Houston rap collective Swishahouse, died Jan. 30, his family confirmed. His family announced in a statement released on Jan. 28 that …

6 days ago · Houston hip-hop pioneer DJ Michael “5000” Watts, best known for helping popularize the city’s signature “chopped and screwed” sound, has died.

6 days ago · Michael "5000" Watts, a Houston hip-hop icon and the founder of Swishahouse record label, has died, his family announced in a statement on Friday.

4 days ago · Michael '5000' Watts, the influential founder of the iconic Southern Hip-Hop record label Swishahouse, has died at the age of 52.

4 days ago · The Grammys recognized DJ Michael "5000" Watts for his groundbreaking contributions to hip-hop — a powerful moment for Texas music culture!