Houston Chronicle

Swishahouse founder, Houston hip-hop icon Michael '5000' Watts dies

Michael "5000" Watts, a founder and CEO of the Houston rap collective Swishahouse, died Jan. 30, his family confirmed. His family announced in a statement released on Jan. 28 that Watts had been ...
Rolling Stone

Tyler, the Creator Blows Himself Up at the 2026 Grammys

Tyler, the Creator returned to the Grammys stage for a fiery performance of his Chromakopia hits. The rapper came out donning his full shamrock green suit, inspired by the Chromakopia visuals, and ...
Los Angeles Times

Kendrick Lamar overtakes Jay-Z as most-awarded rapper in Grammys history

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Less than half an hour into the 68th Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar had already made history. Lamar became the most ...
USA Today

Has rap's reign ended? The roiling debate ahead of the Grammys

What's going on with rap? After celebrating 50 years of legacy in 2023 with marquee moments like the Hip Hop 50 multi-headliner concert at Yankee Stadium, plus Kendrick Lamar's historic run – capped ...
Rolling Stone

Kendrick Lamar Is Rap’s Most Decorated Grammy Winner

Kendrick Lamar is now the most decorated Grammy-winning rapper of all time, with his mantle holding a total of 27 awards. The “Humble” rapper blew past previous record-holder Jay-Z’s 24 wins, scooping ...
Variety

Tyler, the Creator Sets Grammys Ablaze With Regina King Cameo and Exploding Gas Station

Tyler, the Creator brought a medley of songs from his nominated albums “Chromakopia” and “Don’t Tap the Glass” to the Grammy stage for one of the most energetic performances of the night. The rapper, ...
Pitchfork

Kendrick Lamar Wins Best Rap Album for GNX at 2026 Grammys

Kendrick Lamar has won Best Rap Album for GNX at the 2026 Grammys. The rapper scored the trophy ahead of competitors Clipse (Let God Sort Em Out), GloRilla (Glorious), JID (God Does Like Ugly), and ...
7News Miami

Man arrested after barricading self in Plantation home identified as rapper iHeartMemphis

PLANTATION, FLA. (WSVN) - A man who was arrested after he barricaded himself inside of a home in Plantation for hours has been identified as rapper iHeartMemphis. Video livestreamed on social media ...
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Michael Watts dies at 52: What we know about the Houston rap icon’s cause of death

Michael “5000” Watts, the Houston hip-hop icon and founder of the influential rap collective Swishahouse, has died, his family confirmed. He was 52 as per fox26houston. “It is with profound sadness ...
Los Angeles Times

Nicki Minaj, dreamer no more? After Trump event, rapper says citizenship paperwork being finalized

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Nicki Minaj appeared with President Trump at a Treasury event Wednesday and announced later that her citizenship ...
Houston Chronicle

Swishahouse founder Michael '5000' Watts hospitalized

Houston rap pioneer and founder of Swishahouse, Michael "5000" Watts, has been hospitalized due to "tremendous health problems," his family said in a statement. The statement, released on Jan. 28, ...