Overview
- He died Jan. 30 from a fatal heart rhythm known as torsades de pointes, his family confirmed, after nearly a week in the hospital.
- Artists including Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Bun B, Juicy J, DJ Paul, Drumma Boy, and Maxo Kream shared tributes highlighting his mentorship and influence.
- Watts helped carry Houston’s chopped-and-screwed sound to national audiences through Swishahouse’s mixtapes and his presence on 97.9 The Box.
- Swishahouse’s mid-2000s joint venture with Asylum Records yielded mainstream success, including platinum albums by Mike Jones and Paul Wall.
- The family says a community memorial will be announced soon, and he is survived by his wife, Tammy, five children, and two grandchildren.