He was recently hospitalized and facing "tremendous health issues." ...

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

Michael "5000" Watts, Swishahouse founder and Houston Hip-Hop pioneer, died Friday from heart complications after week-long ...

Michael 5000 Watts, a legendary figure in Houston’s hip-hop scene, is currently hospitalized after experiencing serious ...

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

The Swishahouse co-founder died Jan. 30.

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

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, ...

Michael “5000” Watts, a founder of the Swishahouse record label, has passed away at the age of 52.As per Fox, the legendary ...

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 ...

Watts played a significant role in the popularization of "Chopped and Screwed" which has become a signature sound of the ...

Watts died after developing Torsades de Pointes, a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm condition, his family said in a statement.