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Michael 5000 Watts, Houston hip-hop legend, dies at 52
Michael “5000” Watts, a pioneering figure in Houston’s hip-hop scene and the founder of Swishahouse Records, died Friday at the age of 52. He passed away at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands.
Watts was widely recognized for shaping Southern hip-hop, expanding Houston’s chopped and screwed sound, and turning mixtape culture into a global phenomenon. Swishahouse co-founder OG-Ron C called Watts a founder, visionary, and “cultural architect,” expressing profound sorrow at his passing. Through his label, Watts introduced and elevated countless artists, DJs, and producers, creating a platform for voices that would define a generation of music. Beyond his contributions to the industry, he is remembered as a mentor and cultural curator whose impact extended to fashion, language, business, and the broader identity of Southern hip-hop, solidifying Houston’s place in American music history.
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