Michael 5000 Watts death

Michael 5000 Watts death

Michael “5000” Watts, Swishahouse Founder and Houston Hip-Hop Pioneer, Dies at 52

Michael “5000” Watts, the influential Houston DJ, producer, and founder of the iconic Swishahouse record label, has died at the age of 52, his family confirmed. Watts passed away on January 30, 2026, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, after being hospitalized earlier in the week with serious health