Today, Houston legend and inventor of the “Chopped & Screwed” technique DJ Screw would have been 40 years old today if not for his tragic passing in November of 2000…The beloved DJ, nicknamed “The Originator” for inventing the “screw” sound, achieved posthumous fame after Houston’s rap scene began to flourish shortly after his death…With over 240 “chapters” of his infamous “screw-tapes” made available after his passing, DJ Screw and his lasting legacy continues to grow and expanding far beyond regional fame.