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 hip-hop pioneer and the founder of Swishahouse, Michael '5000' Watts, passed away at the age of 52. Was he married? Here's a look at his personal life!

Michael "5000" Watts, a founder and CEO of the Houston rap collective Swishahouse, died Jan. 30, his family confirmed.

The DJ and producer helped popularize Houston's slowed-down sound and launched the careers of several rap stars.

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

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