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 ...

graduated from TAMUCC in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, with an emphasis on Media Production. Myra and the KRIS 6 Digital Team recently won an Edward Murrow Award in May 2024. HOUSTON ...

Michael Watts, one of the founders of the Houston hip-hop label Swishahouse and a key figure in the legacy of chopped and screwed music, died on Friday (Jan. 30). He was 52. In a statement shared on ...

Eazy-E's life was brief and eventful. Born Eric Lynn Wright in 1964, Eazy-E's story began on the streets of Compton and ended in 1995 in Los Angeles. In the years between, Eazy-E changed the rap world ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- With his slowed down tempo, DJ Screw gave Houston a sound and changed hip hop forever. DJ Screw is credited for pioneering the sound known as "Chopped and Screwed." "He was the ...

On this day 32 years ago in 1993, Eazy-E released his second solo EP, It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa, a ruthless response record that became one of the most explosive moments in Hip Hop history. Just ...

Lil Eazy-E shares emotional memories of his father’s final moments before passing away from AIDS. He reflects on their last conversations and opens up about how that loss deeply affected him as a ...

On Sunday, July 29, the Texans will release a retail collaboration at DIOS built around DJ Screw and the legacy he has left on Houston music, culture, and sports. The limited-edition t-shirt will ...

SCREWSTON, Texas – Every June 27, the Houston community gathers together to remember the iconic beats and the soulful sounds of Southern rap created by the one and only, DJ Screw. Recommended Videos ...

Celebrated annually on June 27, DJ Screw Day commemorates the life, career and loss of DJ Screw, the king of Houston hip-hop. Although it’s not officially a holiday, DJ Screw Day has become an annual ...