Michael '5000' Watts, Houston hip-hop icon, dies at 52

Hip-Hop icon behind Swishhouse dead at 52: ‘Houston lost a legend tonight’

Michael “5000” Watts founded his Swishahouse record label in 1997, and there was a time in the early 2000s when the Houston-based rap label’s music was taking over the country.

Michael Watts dies at 52: DJ and hip-hop legend's cause of death revealed

Michael “5000” Watts, a legend from Houston's hip-hop scene, has died at the age of 52.The founder of the record label Swishahouse was hospitalised last week after suffering “some tremendous health...

Michael ‘5000’ Watts, Swishahouse founder and Houston hip-hop legend, dies at 52

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

DJ Michael "5000" Watts, Houston hip-hop legend, dies at 52

Michael "5000" Watts, the co-founder of Swishahouse and widely regarded as one of the greatest Southern hip-hop DJs of all time, has died.

Michael Watts dies at 52: What we know about the Houston rap icon’s cause of death

Michael Watts's cause of death: Houston hip-hop pioneer Michael '5000' Watts has passed away at 47. The Swishahouse founder died from a rare heart condition. Watts was instrumental in popularizing the 'chopped and screwed' sound nationwide. He leaves behind a significant legacy in Southern hip-hop. His family confirmed his death and requested prayers during this difficult time.

Michael '5000' Watts, Houston hip-hop icon, dies at 52

Michael "5000" Watts, a pioneering Houston, Texas music figure credited with helping define Southern hip-hop, died Friday.