When Marcus Miller shared a photo of fellow bassist Pino Palladino at the 2026 Grammy Awards, it wasn’t just a backstage ...

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

Michael "5000" Watts, a pioneering Houston, Texas music figure credited with helping define Southern hip-hop, died Friday.

Watts helped shape Houston hip-hop from neighborhood streets to international stages.

Michael "5000" Watts, a Houston hip-hop icon and the founder of Swishahouse record label, has died, his family announced in a statement on Friday.

Ventura County attends NAMM this week, highlighting its long-standing role in music, live performances, and instrument ...

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

A celebration of traditional Irish music and culture will return to Elphin, Co Roscommon, with the relaunch of the Dr John Stafford Tradfest later this month. The three day festival runs from February ...

Houston hip-hop icon DJ Michael “5000” Watts, founder of Swishahouse Records, has been hospitalized due to serious health issues.

The nameplate which started the trend of compact SUVs in India has returned and almost everything is new but the name.

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny had been coming off an extremely successful residency in his home country when he decided his world tour wouldn’t include the U.S. That is, until he was offered a ...