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Michael '5000' Watts, Swishahouse Founder, Dies at 52

Family cites a fatal heart rhythm disorder, with memorial details to follow.

Michael '5000' Watts Hospitalized in Houston as Family Requests Prayers

Mass Appeal Launches 'Imagine That' Fan Platform for Dream Hip-Hop Collaborations

Isley Brothers Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star After 67 Years in Music

Violet Grohl Signs With Republic/Island EMI, Unveils 'Thum' and 'Applefish'

Death Cab for Cutie Signs With ANTI-, Unveils 2026 North American Tour

Ari Lennox Releases 'Vacancy' on Interscope, Her First Post-Dreamville Album

Affidavit Alleges Suspect in Zeethewizard Killing Shot Him From Behind

Def Jam Recordings Debuts China Division in Chengdu

Pooh Shiesty–Gucci Mane Kidnapping Allegation Remains Unverified After Influencer Posts

Chris Stapleton’s ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Becomes First Country Single Certified Double Diamond

Black Midi Co-Founder Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin Dies at 26

Pooh Shiesty Not Back in Custody, Label Says

Judge Dismisses Salt‑N‑Pepa’s Suit Over Masters, Leaving UMG in Control

Morrissey Unveils 'Make‑Up Is a Lie' Single, Sets First Album in Six Years for March 6 Release

Butler, Blake & Grant Announce ‘Murmurs’ for March 27, Share Lead Single ‘Lonely Night’

Dallas Rapper ZeeTheWizard Dies After New Year’s Day Shooting at Pink House Opening

Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Logs 22nd Week at No. 1 on Hot 100

Ex-Wife Alleges Craig Mack Was Deliberately Infected With HIV

Eddy Mitchell, Universal Condemn Antisemitic Parody of ‘Couleur Menthe à l’Eau’ as Minister Alerts Prosecutor