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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

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