Paul Wall
Paul Michael Slayton
Paul Wall is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 1998.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Entrepreneur
- From
- Houston, Texas
- Born
- March 11, 1981
- Years active
- 1998–present
Early life
A Houston native, Paul Slayton came up through the Swishahouse crew and the city's chopped-and-screwed mixtape culture.
Career
His album "The Peoples Champ" debuted at number one with the hit "Sittin' Sidewayz," and he built a side business as a jeweler crafting custom grills.
Major achievements
He scored a number-one album and helped take Houston's sound national in the mid-2000s.
Legacy
Paul Wall is an ambassador of Houston rap culture, from screwed tapes to grill craftsmanship.
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