She described the filming as a grueling and demeaning ordeal, revealing that she felt pressured into the role by industry figures.

Houston surpassed her goal, eventually reaching 620 partners over a 10-hour period.

To understand the Houston 620, you have to understand the era. In the late 1990s, the adult industry was obsessed with "stunt sex"—setting records for the number of sexual partners in a single session. It was a golden age for gonzo pornography, driven by the shock value needed to sell VHS tapes and early internet subscriptions.

The logistics of the shoot were extreme. For eight consecutive hours, Houston engaged with a rotating line of male participants. The record was counted in "adult film calculator" style, meaning that any brief penetration counted toward the tally. The production promised free refreshments, breakfast, lunch, and commemorative t-shirts to the men who showed up to participate. While the original target was 500 men, Houston far exceeded expectations, stopping the clock at .

In later years, Houston (born Kim Halsey) spoke about the toll the industry took on her life, detailing her struggles with drug addiction and her eventual departure from the industry to find a new path in faith, as recounted in her 2012 memoir, Pretty Enough: The Story of the Gang Bang Queen The World's Biggest Gang Bang III – The Houston 620

The story of "The Houston 620" first began circulating on the internet in the early 2000s, primarily through underground forums and shock websites. According to the narrative, the event was purportedly organized as a mass gang bang, claiming to have set a record for the largest gathering of its kind. The specifics of the event, including the date, exact location, and the number of participants, have been shrouded in mystery, contributing to the mythic status of "The Houston 620."