Al Kapone and DJ Zirk hosted the Memphis Rap OGz set at RiverBeat, which featured Tom Skeemask, Gangsta Blac, Frayser Boy, ...

Pioneering hip-hop artist Afrika Bambaataa has died. He was 68. The rapper and DJ died at a hospital in Pennsylvania from complications due to cancer at around 3 a.m. Thursday, sources told TMZ.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. DJ and radio personality Lord Sear has died at age 52. Sear got his start in New York’s underground hip-hop scene ...

Legendary hip‑hop DJ and radio host Lord Sear has died, SiriusXM’s Shade 45 confirmed Wednesday. He was 54 years old. The cause of his death was not disclosed. Shade 45, the hip‑hop station founded by ...

Rapper and longtime radio host Lord Sear has died, SiriusXM confirmed on Wednesday, March 11. He was 52. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lord Sear. He was more than a voice on ...

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lord Sear,” a statement on Sear’s Instagram page reads. “He was more than a voice on the radio — he was a force, a friend, and family to so many ...

HOUSTON — The sound that helped define a city took on a softer, more soulful tone as family, friends and fans gathered to celebrate the life of DJ, producer and Swishahouse founder Michael “5000” ...

graduated from TAMUCC in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, with an emphasis on Media Production. Myra and the KRIS 6 Digital Team recently won an Edward Murrow Award in May 2024. HOUSTON ...

HOUSTON – Houston hip-hop pioneer DJ Michael “5000” Watts, best known for helping popularize the city’s signature “chopped and screwed” sound, has died. Watts passing was confirmed in a statement from ...

Michael Watts, one of the founders of the Houston hip-hop label Swishahouse and a key figure in the legacy of chopped and screwed music, died on Friday (Jan. 30). He was 52. In a statement shared on ...

Houston and the entire state of Texas are mourning the loss of a true cultural giant. Michael “5000” Watts passed away on January 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. His passing has left a deep void ...

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 17: DJ Michael Watts performs onstage at 'Earn Your Leisure & UnitedMasters Present #earnyourmasters Music Showcase' during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals on March 17, ...