The Brief
- Houston’s Northeast Side honors a legend: Friends and family gathered in the Rosewood neighborhood to celebrate the life and legacy of Michael “5000” Watts.
- Cause of death revealed: Watts’ family confirmed he passed away over the weekend after developing a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm condition.
- Upcoming memorial planned: A special tribute event, “King’s Day,” is scheduled for February 12th to further honor the hip-hop icon.
HOUSTON, Texas – The city of Houston is mourning the loss of a musical pioneer. DJ Michael “5000” Watts, the co-founder of Swishahouse, was honored by family and friends this week following his sudden passing.
A Legacy Born in Rosewood
Gathering in the Rosewood neighborhood of Northeast Houston, dozens of friends, fans, and family members released black and white balloons into the sky to honor the man who helped shape the “chopped and screwed” sound that put Houston on the rap map.
G-Dash, a close associate and fellow Swishahouse member, reflected on the importance of the gathering.
“Watts poured so much into the community, so much into the world, to where it was only right for us to do this for him,” G-Dash told FOX 26’s Coco Dominguez.
From bedrooms to boardrooms
The tribute served as a reminder of Watts’ humble beginnings. Long before Swishahouse became a household name, Watts and his team were building their empire from the ground up.…