DJ Michael "5000" Watts was remembered in a massive memorial service that was attended by Slim Thug, Mike Jones and others. On Monday (Feb. 16), the legendary Swisha House co-founder was laid to rest ...

The Kings Day event celebrating the life of the late DJ Michael "5000" Watts have been moved to Monday, according to a statement from the hip-hop legend's family announcing the official time and place ...

The casket was draped with a Swishahouse pall. The Houston record label’s logo, a house framed by block lettering, stood out against the dozens of white roses surrounding it, a contrast that ...

His DJ dreams began there in the mid-1980s. It was there that he did regular speed mixes in high school and crafted the first Swishahouse mixes in 1996–97. Those rumbling, boisterous tapes gave birth ...

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HOUSTON — The sound that helped define a city took on a softer, more soulful tone as family, friends and fans gathered to celebrate the life of DJ, producer and Swishahouse founder Michael “5000” ...

“Can I ask what kind of name is ‘Okla?’” Bun B wondered aloud before our conversation began. “I’ve never heard that before.” Obviously, the fact that Bernard “Bun B” Freeman wanted to know the origin ...

DJ J-Que, DJ Mr. Rogers, and DJ Mankind delivered a live tribute mix that kept the energy true to Watts’ legacy. Congressman Christian Menefee addressed the crowd between mixes, and DJ Michael Watts’ ...