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 Slim Thug, Mike Jones, Paul Walls, and others, were in attendance to pay their respects to the Swisha House founder. Members of his radio […]
Today, we celebrate the life of legendary DJ Michael “5000” Watts. Feb. 17 is now officially known as “King’s Day,” a day for supporters to pay their respects to the Swisha House founder and Houston icon. The celebration will take place at The Bell Tower in Houston, with attendees asked to wear black, gold, or […]
Houston and the entire state of Texas are mourning the loss of a true cultural giant. Michael “5000” Watts passed away on January 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. His passing has left a deep void not only in the music industry, but in the heart of the city he helped shape for decades. From […]
Don Toliver has officially announced his fifth studio album, OCTANE. A year and a half after releasing HARDSTONE PSYCHO, Donny is gearing up for another run. He teased the project with a black-and-white trailer that opens with the line, “From the twisted minds that brought you HARDSTONE PSYCHO.” Before cutting to a dramatic scene resembling […]
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50 Cent might be from New York, but his love for Houston is serious.
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Put some respeck on that man's name if you haven't already.