Paul Michael Slayton (born March 11, 1981), better known by his stage name Paul Wall, is an American rapper, actor, and DJ. He has spent much of his career affiliated with Swishahouse Records, and has released several albums under the label and collaborated with numerous other rappers signed to the label. He began his career performing alongside Chamillionaire with whom he released several albums, including 2002’s independently released Get Ya Mind Correct, which went on to sell over 350,000 copies despite no major label distribution. In 2005, he was signed to Atlantic Records and became successful with his major label debut The Peoples Champ. Get Money, Stay True followed in 2007. He has been nominated for one Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance as a Duo or Group for the song “Grillz”, his 2007 collaboration with rapper Nelly.
Associated Acts
The Color Changin' Click Expensive Taste Big Pokey Bun B Lil' Keke Michael "5000" Watts Mike Jones OG Ron C Slim Thug Z-Ro
Birth Name
Paul Michael Slayton
Children
2
Genres
Hip hop
Occupations
Rapper songwriter actor disc jockey
Website
Years Active
1998 present
Name
Paul Wall
Nationality
United States of America