Paul Wall Reflects on Racial Identity Discovery

During a recent appearance on 'The Breakfast Club,' Houston rapper Paul Wall revealed that he was unaware of his whiteness until middle school, when classmates pointed it out. Growing up in a highly diverse neighborhood, where most of his friends were Black, Mexican, or Asian, Wall's understanding of racial identity was shaped by the multicultural environment around him. He humorously recounted his reaction to discovering his race, joking that he cried and questioned his mother, who later found out through a DNA test that she is 3% African American. Despite this, Wall has always drawn more influence from Black artists in hip-hop, stating he never felt he was out of place in the genre. His latest album, 'Once Upon a Grind,' showcases his ongoing contributions to the music scene. This candid reflection on race highlights the cultural complexities of growing up in a diverse city like Houston.