Source: David Settle / other On Monday, Feb.16, the Hip-Hop world paused to honor DJ Michael “5000” Watts. The legendary DJ’s private funeral service was held at Luke Humble Church in Houston, Texas.

On Monday, Feb.16, the Hip-Hop world paused to honor DJ Michael “5000” Watts. The legendary DJ’s private funeral service was held at Luke Humble Church in Houston, Texas. Special guests, including ...

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” ...

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 ...

Michael "5000" Watts' celebration of life, or "King's Day", will be held on Monday, Feb. 16. The family announced it would be held at The Bell Tower on 34th. Guests are asked to wear black, gold, or ...

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 late neo-soul legend D’Angelo was honored on November 1, 2025, during a private celebration of life service held at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in Henrico, Virginia. The ceremony followed his ...