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.
References
Frequently asked questions about Paul Wall
- What is Paul Wall known for?
- Paul Wall is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 1998. Paul Wall is recognized as a rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur.
- Where is Paul Wall from?
- Paul Wall is from Houston, Texas.
- When was Paul Wall born?
- Paul Wall was born on March 11, 1981, in Houston, Texas.
- What kind of music does Paul Wall make?
- Paul Wall's music spans Hip-hop, Southern hip-hop, and Chopped and screwed.
- Is Paul Wall still active?
- Yes — Paul Wall has been active since 1998 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Paul Wall been associated with?
- Paul Wall has been associated with Swishahouse and Atlantic.
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