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
of the culture he promoted when he overdosed on codeine (among other
drugs) on Nov. 16, 2000. But even in death, his legacy lives on. Best
known for his unique mixing technique, known as Chopped and Screwed, in
which he would slow a record down to a sluggish speed, Screw never lived
to see what was once a Houston phenomenon become a nationally
recognized style. So in memory of Screw and to salute his legacy, we put
together 10 Facts You Might Not Know About DJ Screw.