Paul Wall (born Paul Slayton on March 30, 1980) is an American rapper, DJ, … Read Full Bio ↴Paul Wall (born Paul Slayton on March 30, 1980) is an American rapper, DJ, and promoter from Houston, Texas. Notable as one of the few successful white Southern rappers, Slayton is affiliated with Swishahouse Records, formerly Swisha Blast Records. Slayton is a graduate of Jersey Village High School and studied mass communications at the University of Houston for three years. Paul Wall was originally one-half of Houston power duo The Color Changin' Click, alongside long-time partner (and now estranged acquaintance) Chamillionaire in 1998.

Wall's first music industry exposure came as 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. He is also an accomplished and proficient mixtape and party DJ, known for producing mixtapes in the now-well-known screwed & chopped style, which was invented by the late DJ Screw. While he has recently stated on record that South LE. (in Houston's southside) is his base of operations, it is not the neighborhood that Paul Wall is actually from. Paul Wall has claimed several such neighborhoods over his career, starting with De Soto in Acres Homes (his original home neighborhood), then switching to Gulf Bank (also in Acres Homes).

Paul Wall, Chamillionaire and Jon Higgins were originally affiliated with Swishahouse Records, but left for Paid in Full Records a short time later. After several mixtape and independent releases, including the critically acclaimed 'Get Ya Mind Correct', the two parted ways on bad terms. Chamillionaire continued to release independent records, while Paul Wall returned to the Swishahouse fold. This move allowed him to appear on Mike Jones' first commercially distributed single, "Still Tippin'", from his first major label album 'Who Is Mike Jones?'.

His major label debut, 'The People's Champ', has produced a lead single, "Sittin' Sidewayz", which is receiving national radio and television play. In August, 2005, rumors began to circulate that Paul Wall and Chamillionaire had settled any differences that remained between them, and are again on good terms with one another. Paul Wall also appeared with GLC on the song "Drive Slow" on Kanye West's second solo album, 'Late Registration'.

Paul Wall is the owner and proprietor of TV Jewelry in Houston. The store specializes in the production of grills, silver, gold, or platinum caps and diamond inlays (usually princess-cut diamonds). Grills have become a growing trend in rap culture and have even influenced its own song. "Grillz", by Nelly featuring Paul Wall along with other artists, where at one point Paul raps "Call me George Foreman 'cause I'm sellin' everybody grillz.)

Diamonds Exposed
Paul Wall Lyrics

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(feat. Chamillionaire & Lil Keke)
[Paul Wall: talkin]
I'm Comin Down, Bangin Screw
Lookin Good, Feelin Good

[Chorus:]
You know I'm a crawl slow
Popped up sittin on my swangas & 4

Jockin all hatas with my gucci shades on
I'm a stay playa, you know playas dough
So when I come through
I got my diamonds exposed
I'm comin down, crawlin slow[4x]
I got my diamonds exposed

[Verse 1: Paul Wall]
Well it's that grain gripper
That hold the throne
I'm straight up outta dat third coast
I split cigars, and pour up bars[? ]
So pop it seal[? ]
Let's take a toast
I stunt the most, I'm still holdin
My paint wet, and the streets soakin
I'm runnin diamonds like James on it[? ]
With the top down & windows open
Posted up just like da rat[? ]
On South Lee with big mix
My partner Black got 2 chicks that's turnig tricks
And work for Texas[? ]
Stayin licks since I was six
With ice grill and diamond lips
So boy I'm about to pull Alboricks[? ]
Now watch your step, my paint drips
I'm dueced up in Seirra Mist
My bass loud, and I'm crawlin slow
I'm draped up, yea that's fasho
Them karot stones they make me glow
I'm slamin do's, and I'm sitting low
I been in the game since 94
I'm gettin dough, my pockets fat
And all black, just like the crow
Where tha hoe's, where that drink
Where tha money, I need that bank
Come up of out that, cash my dogg
I'm bout that bread, you think I ain't
I'm a country boy from South Texas
Better known as the land of the trill
I'm tippin 4's, and I'm flippin hoe's
And I'm comin down with it yea! [? ]

[Chorus:]
You know I'm a crawl slow
Popped up sittin on my swangas & 4
Jockin all hatas with my gucci shades on
I'm a stay playa, you know playas dough
So when I come through
I got my diamonds exposed
I'm comin down, crawlin slow[4x]
I got my diamonds exposed

[Verse 2: Chamillionaire]
Chamillitary Mayne!
Takin pics with this model chick
And she lookin thick, said she from atlanta
Tellin me she love my talk, and she live in texas
And love the grammer, tellin me she banged it screw
And she need a pic of my on the camera
Whole crew say that boy bad
So I looked at them and said "Gon have her"
Uhn, Playa don't have to talk
Look at my chain and ask the cost
Diamonds on my neck yea that's a house
Soon as I'm done might pass her off[? ]
Red double seal[? ], yea that's the south
Blue upper seal[? ], yea that's the north
AC blow, yea that's my frost[? ]
All of that smoke yea that's his house
In my I-M-P-A-L-A, Impala
I-M-A-P-L-AY-A and balla
I drop her off and say call ya tomorrow
She callin me back askin how come I ain't call her
Cause I'm chasin my paper still & you know how jealous my papa get
You know I'm attached to my paper
Tryna hold it down like a paper clip
Pimp C had told me if you see the chick then take the chick
And if you a playa you'll get chose
And these other boys will go pay for it

[Chorus:]
You know I'm a crawl slow
Popped up sittin on my swangas & 4
Jockin all hatas with my gucci shades on
I'm a stay playa, you know playas dough
So when I come through
I got my diamonds exposed
I'm comin down, crawlin slow[4x]
I got my diamonds exposed

[Verse 3: Lil Keke]
Dirty south stand up
H-Town's finest
Don Ke
Aye, I ride big, and I shine bright
And I'm lookin good, and my swag right
My paint wet, and my slab tight
My chain gold, and my diamonds white
I'm Don Ke, and this H-Town
Them playas chose, and them hatas mad
I'm screwed up, and I'm underground
And I'm still trill like, Bun & Chad
Gucci shades, with them new lens
Crawlin slow in this blue Benz
Comin through with this bad broad
Me, her, & her 2 friends
Hatas lookin, I still ball
26's they real tall
My grill did, my rocks big, my screens on, my top fall
Popped up with them 4's on
21 but she still grown
I let her ride & get inside
Cause "I'm A G" was her ringtone
Hit the stage with my diamons hot
They don't know what my shine bout
Dirty south my grind spot
Boys hatin but I still hot
So clean in this dirty game
Still a legend with plenty fame
My ice nice like Paul & Cham
Pay attention it color change
TF Records & Swisha House
Chamillitary & SUC
Ask the streets I'm still the best
This whole state it belong to Ke

[Chorus:]
You know I'm a crawl slow
Popped up sittin on my swangas & 4
Jockin all hatas with my gucci shades on
I'm a stay playa, you know playas dough
So when I come through
I got my diamonds exposed

I'm comin down, crawlin slow [x4]
I got my diamonds exposed

Overall Meaning

In "Diamonds Exposed," Paul Wall, Chamillionaire, and Lil Keke boast about their flashy jewelry, cars, and status as playas from the dirty south. The song begins with Paul Wall talking about his confidence and how good he looks and feels. The chorus repeats the phrase "diamonds exposed" over and over, suggesting that the rappers are showing off their jewels and wealth. In the first verse, Paul Wall raps about his success and how he's been in the game since '94, which gives him the right to be seen as authentic. He also mentions his friends and their hustles, implying that they are all successful and wealthy.

In the second verse, Chamillionaire boasts about his ability to attract women and his attachment to his money. He mentions Pimp C's words of advice to take every opportunity with women, indicating that he is a player with a lot of female attention. Chamillionaire also gives a shoutout to his hometown of Houston with the line "Red double seal, yea that's the south/Blue upper seal, yea that's the north," where "seal" is a reference to the color of sipping syrup. Lil Keke continues the theme in the third verse, bragging about his style, cars, and ice. He claims that "This whole state it belong to Ke," which is a nod to his status as a Houston legend.

Overall, "Diamonds Exposed" is a song that celebrates the extravagance and success of Houston rappers. The lyrics are filled with references to flashy jewelry, cars, and the good life, which are all symbols of success in the dirty south.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm Comin Down, Bangin Screw
I'm cruising down the road playing DJ Screw's music.

Lookin Good, Feelin Good
I'm feeling confident and looking fresh.

You know I'm a crawl slow
I'm slowly driving my car with big rims.

Popped up sittin on my swangas & 4
I'm sitting on my rims while driving my car.

Jockin all hatas with my gucci shades on
I'm ignoring people who dislike me while wearing expensive clothing.

I'm a stay playa, you know playas dough
I am a player and I have a lot of money.

So when I come through I got my diamonds exposed I'm comin down, crawlin slow[4x] I got my diamonds exposed
When I'm cruising, I'm showing off my expensive diamond jewelry.

Well it's that grain gripper That hold the throne I'm straight up outta dat third coast I split cigars, and pour up bars[? ] So pop it seal[? ] Let's take a toast
I am a kingpin in the rap game from the South. I smoke cigars and pour drinks to celebrate my success.

I stunt the most, I'm still holdin My paint wet, and the streets soakin
I have the most impressive car in the street, with a fresh paint job that is still wet.

I'm runnin diamonds like James on it[? ] With the top down & windows open Posted up just like da rat[? ] On South Lee with big mix
I am showing off my diamond jewelry, and I am parked by South Lee with my music blasting.

My partner Black got 2 chicks that's turnig tricks And work for Texas[? ] Stayin licks since I was six With ice grill and diamond lips
My friend has two girls working for him and I've been hustling since I was six years old.

So boy I'm about to pull Alboricks[? ] Now watch your step, my paint drips I'm dueced up in Seirra Mist My bass loud, and I'm crawlin slow
I am driving my car with two colors, and I have an expensive sound system and my car's paint is fresh so watch out.

I'm draped up, yea that's fasho Them karot stones they make me glow I'm slamin do's, and I'm sitting low I been in the game since 94
I am flashy and have lots of jewelry, I have lots of women, and I have been in the rap game since 1994.

Where tha hoe's, where that drink Where tha money, I need that bank Come up of out that, cash my dogg I'm bout that bread, you think I ain't
I am looking for women, drinks, and money. I am all about getting wealth.

I'm a country boy from South Texas Better known as the land of the trill I'm tippin 4's, and I'm flippin hoe's And I'm comin down with it yea! [? ]
I am a country boy from South Texas, where the people are known for being real. I am driving on rims and getting women.

Chamillitary Mayne! Takin pics with this model chick And she lookin thick, said she from atlanta Tellin me she love my talk, and she live in texas And love the grammer, tellin me she banged it screw And she need a pic of my on the camera
I am taking pictures with a hot model and she loves the way I talk. She also loves Screw music and wants a picture with me.

Whole crew say that boy bad So I looked at them and said "Gon have her" Uhn, Playa don't have to talk Look at my chain and ask the cost Diamonds on my neck yea that's a house Soon as I'm done might pass her off[? ]
Other people are saying I'm dope, and I am telling them they can have my girl. I am not boasting, but my diamond jewelry is worth a lot of money.

Red double seal[? ], yea that's the south Blue upper seal[? ], yea that's the north AC blow, yea that's my frost[? ] All of that smoke yea that's his house
The AC is blowing really cold, and there's a lot of smoke coming out of the car.

In my I-M-P-A-L-A, Impala I-M-A-P-L-AY-A and balla I drop her off and say call ya tomorrow She callin me back askin how come I ain't call her
I am driving an Impala and telling a girl to call me tomorrow. She calls and asks why I didn't call her.

Cause I'm chasin my paper still & you know how jealous my papa get You know I'm attached to my paper Tryna hold it down like a paper clip Pimp C had told me if you see the chick then take the chick And if you a playa you'll get chose And these other boys will go pay for it
I am trying to make money and my father gets jealous easily. I am holding onto my wealth like a paper clip. Pimp C told me to take the girls and keep them interested.

Dirty south stand up H-Town's finest Don Ke
I am from the Dirty South, and I am the best rapper from Houston.

Aye, I ride big, and I shine bright And I'm lookin good, and my swag right My paint wet, and my slab tight My chain gold, and my diamonds white I'm Don Ke, and this H-Town Them playas chose, and them hatas mad
I am riding a big car that looks good, wearing expensive jewelry, including a gold chain with white diamonds. I am a well-known rapper from Houston and some people hate on my success.

I'm screwed up, and I'm underground And I'm still trill like, Bun & Chad Gucci shades, with them new lens Crawlin slow in this blue Benz
I am screw music and I am loyal to Bun B and Pimp C. I am wearing Gucci sunglasses and driving my blue Benz slowly.

Comin through with this bad broad Me, her, & her 2 friends Hatas lookin, I still ball 26's they real tall
I am with a beautiful woman and her two friends. People are hating on me, but I am still doing well. I am driving on big 26-inch rims.

My grill did, my rocks big, my screens on, my top fall Popped up with them 4's on 21 but she still grown I let her ride & get inside Cause "I'm A G" was her ringtone
My diamond teeth are shining, my screens inside the car are on, and I am driving on rims. I let a girl get inside my car and her ringtone is "I'm A G".

Hit the stage with my diamons hot They don't know what my shine bout Dirty south my grind spot Boys hatin but I still hot
I am performing on stage with my diamond jewelry. People don't know what my success is about. Houston is where I grind and make music, even though some people are hating on me.

So clean in this dirty game Still a legend with plenty fame My ice nice like Paul & Cham Pay attention it color change
I am successful in a dirty game and people respect me. My diamond jewelry is impressive and constantly changing colors.

TF Records & Swisha House Chamillitary & SUC Ask the streets I'm still the best This whole state it belong to Ke
I am part of a few music labels, and people on the street say I am the best. I run the whole state of Texas.

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Felipe Urundão

You know I'm a crawl slow
Popped up sittin on my swangas & 4
Jockin all hatas with my gucci shades on
I'm a stay playa, you know playas dough
So when I come through
I got my diamonds exposed
I'm comin down, crawlin slow[4x]
I got my diamonds exposed

[Verse 1: Paul Wall]
Well it's that grain gripper
That hold the throne
I'm straight up outta dat third coast
I split cigars, and pour up bars[? ]
So pop it seal[? ]
Let's take a toast
I stunt the most, I'm still holdin
My paint wet, and the streets soakin
I'm runnin diamonds like James on it[? ]
With the top down & windows open
Posted up just like da rat[? ]
On South Lee with big mix
My partner Black got 2 chicks that's turnig tricks
And work for Texas[? ]
Stayin licks since I was six
With ice grill and diamond lips
So boy I'm about to pull Alboricks[? ]
Now watch your step, my paint drips
I'm dueced up in Seirra Mist
My bass loud, and I'm crawlin slow
I'm draped up, yea that's fasho
Them karot stones they make me glow
I'm slamin do's, and I'm sitting low
I been in the game since 94
I'm gettin dough, my pockets fat
And all black, just like the crow
Where tha hoe's, where that drink
Where tha money, I need that bank
Come up of out that, cash my dogg
I'm bout that bread, you think I ain't
I'm a country boy from South Texas
Better known as the land of the trill
I'm tippin 4's, and I'm flippin hoe's
And I'm comin down with it yea! [? ]

[Chorus:]
You know I'm a crawl slow
Popped up sittin on my swangas & 4
Jockin all hatas with my gucci shades on
I'm a stay playa, you know playas dough
So when I come through
I got my diamonds exposed
I'm comin down, crawlin slow[4x]
I got my diamonds exposed

[Verse 2: Chamillionaire]
Chamillitary Mayne!
Takin pics with this model chick
And she lookin thick, said she from atlanta
Tellin me she love my talk, and she live in texas
And love the grammer, tellin me she banged it screw
And she need a pic of my on the camera
Whole crew say that boy bad
So I looked at them and said "Gon have her"
Uhn, Playa don't have to talk
Look at my chain and ask the cost
Diamonds on my neck yea that's a house
Soon as I'm done might pass her off[? ]
Red double seal[? ], yea that's the south
Blue upper seal[? ], yea that's the north
AC blow, yea that's my frost[? ]
All of that smoke yea that's his house
In my I-M-P-A-L-A, Impala
I-M-A-P-L-AY-A and balla
I drop her off and say call ya tomorrow
She callin me back askin how come I ain't call her
Cause I'm chasin my paper still & you know how jealous my papa get
You know I'm attached to my paper
Tryna hold it down like a paper clip
Pimp C had told me if you see the chick then take the chick
And if you a playa you'll get chose
And these other boys will go pay for it

[Chorus:]
You know I'm a crawl slow
Popped up sittin on my swangas & 4
Jockin all hatas with my gucci shades on
I'm a stay playa, you know playas dough
So when I come through
I got my diamonds exposed
I'm comin down, crawlin slow[4x]
I got my diamonds exposed

[Verse 3: Lil Keke]
Dirty south stand up
H-Town's finest
Don Ke
Aye, I ride big, and I shine bright
And I'm lookin good, and my swag right
My paint wet, and my slab tight
My chain gold, and my diamonds white
I'm Don Ke, and this H-Town
Them playas chose, and them hatas mad
I'm screwed up, and I'm underground
And I'm still trill like, Bun & Chad
Gucci shades, with them new lens
Crawlin slow in this blue Benz
Comin through with this bad broad
Me, her, & her 2 friends
Hatas lookin, I still ball
26's they real tall
My grill did, my rocks big, my screens on, my top fall
Popped up with them 4's on
21 but she still grown
I let her ride & get inside
Cause "I'm A G" was her ringtone
Hit the stage with my diamons hot
They don't know what my shine bout
Dirty south my grind spot
Boys hatin but I still hot
So clean in this dirty game
Still a legend with plenty fame
My ice nice like Paul & Cham
Pay attention it color change
TF Records & Swisha House
Chamillitary & SUC
Ask the streets I'm still the best
This whole state it belong to Ke

[Chorus:]
You know I'm a crawl slow
Popped up sittin on my swangas & 4
Jockin all hatas with my gucci shades on
I'm a stay playa, you know playas dough
So when I come through
I got my diamonds exposed
I'm comin down, crawlin slow [x4]

All comments from YouTube:

FLYmeatwad

15y↑3

Crazy to hear Cham and Paul on a track together again. Not as great as the GYMC stuff, but it's damn good to see them doing this.

Cody P

4y↑7

2020 been crazy..
Remembering better times helps..
Stay strong people!!!

Snow Valley Viking

16y↑4

lil keke is a legend. pimp the pen, its going down, still pimpin pens. coutless freestyles. lil keke is great

Skeptic Crowd TV

Big facts 💯 lol

Chris Hiperativo

5y↑12

2019 still is lit 🔥🔥

qellis224

16y↑5

cham killed the chorus and his verse

Skeptic Crowd TV

Facts! Lol!

Derek L

13y↑1

I always use this song to test my car stereo . sick bass !

itsyaboyPAT

12y↑3

This ding should of been a nation wide hit

Felipe Urundão

Matthew Taylor

Hope they make another album for that 2022 or 2023 big ups to h town.

Michael Wynn

16y↑1

this is crazy as hell to hear cham & paul in the '08

Natasha Randall

This is the ultimate pull up in a new whip track, one hand on the grain, leaned back, 5% tint & its a flex...

bigniq05

16y↑1

glad they bringing back that old underground sound this some shit i can swang in my buick

Locadia Wachi

2y↑1

Balled to this track in high school sub fully loaded this 2022 I have this track won't lose it ever

Gilbert Moreno

8y↑2

Still jam today!!!

xMaynee Tellez

7y↑11

Jamming in 2017 🔥🔥🔥

gritsngravy21

16y↑1

Already, Still Think Chamillionaire and Paul Wall Was The Best Rap Duo Ever

navyman4

15y↑1

This is the best Chamillionaire song out. Sad thing there is no video.

i don't know about you dawg...i stay versatile, you can't just have one style cuz folks hear one sound all the time and it gets boring. my opinion cham just got realler and paul wall advertisin to the females right now gettin money. i do agree, there collabs back in the day were monsterious though but that ain't what made them...their passion for the game is what made em.

Aaron Banton

12y↑2

nice bass

MrSkitaste

14y

Man Ke Ke murdered these amaeturs p wall it should b against the law for him and most of these other rappers 2 touch the mic

Justin Durante

Good Ole Camill

J.Y.D.

4y↑1

🤘-TOWN

itzjusmee419

14y

@latinomarino the song didnt blow your speaker....your inexpierence blew your sub

Dan Flores

5y↑3

Wuz up peeps this is Dan we use to stay in Woodland trails West back in the days

290 The Empire Records

we from woodland trails over here!!

xDefclownx

16y

its paul walls song....why would cham get 2 verses

Sunny B

16y

yoo paul wall beefin wit chammillionare now

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