Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, has died, closing the life of one of the most influential and most contested figures hip-hop has ever produced. Reports published on April 9, 2026, say the South Bronx pioneer […]
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DJ Michael “5000” Watts Dead at 52: Swishahouse Founder Who Helped Define Houston’s Sound
Houston just lost one of its most important architects. DJ Michael “5000” Watts — the founder and CEO of Swishahouse, the Northside powerhouse that helped take Houston rap from city blocks to the national stage […]
