Houston hip-hop lost a legend on Friday with the death of DJ Michael “5000” Watts. Watts, 52, was the pioneering producer and ...

Texas hip-hop history is not complete without the mention of Robert Earl Davis Jr., known musically as DJ Screw. In Houston, June 27 is reserved to honor Screw. The tempo slows down as the city plays ...

As we celebrate the unparalleled career of the legendary Robert “DJ Screw” Davis Jr. during the week of his passing almost a quarter century ago, we decided to explore some of Houston’s most revered ...

A new book tells the story of the influential Houston producer with interviews of the people who knew and worked with him. His voice is among the most influential in modern day hip-hop. And now, two ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “All Screwed Up,” dubbed as a “visual tribute,” aims to celebrate the legacy and musical influence of Houston music pioneer DJ ...

Local DJ Francisco Santillan, founder of Screw Done Already Warned Me, an annual event in Dallas dedicated to celebrating Houston’s DJ Screw and Texas hip hop, poses in his Dallas studio, June 22, ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- With his slowed down tempo, DJ Screw gave Houston a sound and changed hip hop forever. DJ Screw is credited for pioneering the sound known as "Chopped and Screwed." "He was the ...

Every year on June 27, the city of Houston pays tribute to one of its most influential musical figures, DJ Screw, whose pioneering sound shaped the identity of Southern Hip Hop and left an indelible ...

Robert Earl Davis Jr., better known as DJ Screw, will forever be a part of Houston’s cultural makeup. Known as the Originator, the late artist is famous for his skill in slowing down tracks, better ...

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the death of Robert Earl Davis Jr., a.k.a. DJ Screw. Taken too soon at the still-young age of 29, DJ Screw became a victim In the documentary DJ Screw: The ...

NEW YORK, New York -- When DJ Screw started trending in August, it wasn't because of newly discovered music or a coordinated effort by his devoted fans. The chatter surrounded a TikTok video that ...