Michael '5000' Watts built the sound of Houston. At his private funeral, the city still showed up

Michael '5000' Watts of Swishahouse remembered with a city day and a flag flown from the U.S. Capitol.
KRIS-TV

Houston Hip-Hop Pioneer DJ Michael "5000" Watts honored at the Grammys

The Grammys recognized DJ Michael "5000" Watts for his groundbreaking contributions to hip-hop — a powerful moment for Texas music culture!
XXL

DJ Michael “5000” Watts Remembered in Massive Memorial Service

DJ Michael "5000" Watts passed away at the Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, Texas, at the age of 52 on Jan. 30.