Paul Michael Slayton, better known by his stage name
Paul Wall, is an American rapper and DJ. He has spent much of his career affiliated with Swishahouse, and has released several albums under the label and collaborated with numerous other rappers signed to the label. He began his career performing alongside fellow Houstonian Chamillionaire, with whom he released several albums, including 2002's independently released
Get Ya Mind Correct. By 2005, he was signed to Atlantic Records and became successful with his major label debut
The Peoples Champ, which was followed up by
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 collaboration with rapper Nelly.