Watts' family confirmed the Houston rap pioneer's passing in a statement on Friday (Jan. 30).

The Houston legend’s family confirms his death following a week-long medical battle, sparking an avalanche of tributes across ...

Michael "5000" Watts, a founder and CEO of the Houston rap collective Swishahouse, died Jan. 30, his family confirmed.

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