Paul Wall, whose real name is Paul Slayton, is an American rapper, DJ, promoter and jeweler from Houston, Texas. Wall, affiliated with Swishahouse Records, is a graduate of Jersey Village High School and went to the University of Houston for three years. He was formerly one-half of a popular Houston duo, The Color Changin Click, next to long-time partner Chamillionaire.
Before arriving on the rap scene as a full-fledged Southern rapper, Wall was a street team member on the Northwest side of Houston, promoting southern artists such as T.I. and labels like Cash Money and The New No Limit. Wall was known for his skills as a mixtape and party DJ, producing mixtapes in the screwed & chopped style that was invented by the late DJ Screw.
After several mixtape and independent releases, including the well-received Get Ya Mind Correct, Wall and his long-time music partner, Chamillionaire, would split up. Wall would eventually debut with his own album, The Peoples Champ, which includes popular singles, Sittin Sidewayz., They Dont Know, and Girl. The album would go on to receive certified platinum status.
In August 2005, rumors cropped up that Wall and...