Paul Wall

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A Conversation with Paul Wall

Andrew Barber sits down for a revealing conversation with Paul Wall, which gets into the details behind the Houston rapper-DJ-entrepreneur’s origins, successes, grillz and more.

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Story

Ain’t No 401k for a Hustler

Houston, TX, is on intimate terms with rap culture. From the emergence of the Geto Boys and Rap-A-Lot Records in the late ‘80s to the groundbreaking sounds of DJ Screw, the city’s impact on hip-hop cannot be overstated. Houston currently boasts some of the hottest artists in the biz: Travis Scott, Lizzo and Megan Thee Stallion included. And it remains the home of Paul Wall, a native son who has been representing the city for nearly 20 years.

1 Min Read | Andrew Barber

Playlist

Paul Wall 'Story to Tell' Playlist

Spanning solo work to collaborations with Kanye West, Nelly and more, Paul Wall’s catalog runs deep. Andrew Barber guides you through the highlights with this annotated playlist.

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