Lil' Flip with Paul Wall, H-Town, and more

Paul Wall, a Texas hip-hop icon from Houston, is known for his affable, boastful rhymes and syrupy beats. Rising through the Swishahouse label, he gained fame with Mike Jones' "Still Tippin'" and solo hit "The Peoples Champ," which topped the Billboard 200. Wall's collaboration on Nelly's "Grillz" earned a Grammy nomination and bolstered his custom mouthpiece business. He continues to release music independently, collaborating with artists like Chamillionaire and Termanology, while maintaining a prolific presence in the hip-hop scene.

Slim Thug, born in Houston, rose to fame with his deep voice and mixtape success. Known for hits like "Already Platinum," he's collaborated with artists like the Neptunes, Rick Ross, and Paul Wall. His business acumen extends to real estate and his Boss Hogg Outlawz label. Notable works include "The Boss of All Bosses" and "Welcome 2 Houston."

Houston rapper Chamillionaire, known as "the Mixtape Messiah," gained fame with his top-charting single "Ridin'." Formerly with Swishahouse, then Paid in Full, he sold over 100,000 copies of "Get Ya Mind Correct" with Paul Wall. His album "The Sound of Revenge" elevated his status, earning him Grammy nominations.