Paul Wall Not Vying For Moguldom

Paul Wall says that fans shouldn't expect him to make the transition to music executive, despite the successes many other hip hop stars have had behind-the-scenes as industry movers and shakers. Paul says that he's uninterested in 'babysitting' artists, and while the idea of becoming a CEO has intrigued him, he's turned off by the managerial aspects of the industry.

"I thought about it man, but it seems like CEOs, A&Rs and managers are kind of like babysitters and I would hate to have that responsibility," Paul told SOHH. "[Because] for one, to hold another person's career [in my hands], I don't want to steer somebody in the wrong direction. I don't want to f*ck up their career. I see how it is with most artists. With most artists, you have to babysit them. So I don't want to be a babysitter and have to tell another grown man what to do."

"A lot of times with artists, it seems like if you're a CEO or manager and you put your all into somebody, a lot of artists appreciate the hard work you do," Paul added. "They feel like whatever you do, they feel like they expect it and you owe it to them. No matter how much money you spend on them, as soon as you stop spending money, they ain't f*cking with you anymore and I just don't want to get into that. A lot of times you show love and you show love on a regular basis and they just start expecting it and thinking that they deserve it and that you owe them and the love you're giving them. If I did [do the executive thing], it would only be for my own music, me and my friends or if I was really trying to help somebody out. But it's too much of a time investment and too much to ask for. I ain't trying to babysit no artists."

Paul Wall On Pimp C

Rapper Paul Wall reflected on his friendship with the late Pimp C on the five year anniversary of the Texas rap godfather's passing. Paul says the two bonded after he wrote Pimp C while the latter was finishing up a prison term.

"I remember when we shot the video for 'I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Stripper)' with T-Pain, Too Short, me and Pimp C, there was a lot of us on the song," Wall said. "Me and Pimp C recorded our parts together on the same day right behind each other. So we were just kicking it real hard and I remember us talking about stuff. I remember him telling me, 'Yo Paul Wall, you was on that square sh*t writing me in jail. Wasn't nobody else writing me. You were on that square sh*t, man.' [laughs] I just always loved those memories. We were always laughing and joking. I just always remember that. It's always funny. I wrote him as a fan but also as an artist trying to show support to him while he was in jail."

Paul Wall Arrested, Released

Rappers Paul Wall and Baby Bash were arrested in El Paso, Texas over the weekend for possession of marijuana. Both men were subsequently released. According to TMZ, the authorities found marijuana physically in the two men's possession. They later posted a $300 bond and were freed.

"Ain't 2much worse than a " HOE ASS PUNK EL PASO COP that abuses his authority,jus cuz me and Paul wall are artists! Only GEEKS and fools who don't have any spine abuses AUthority! But I'm back in the FLESH feelin so FRESH, out the tank mang! Lol," wrote Baby Bash on his Facebook page.

Paul Wall tweeted about the incident.

"Fresh out the El Paso County jail wit @BabyBash @BIGGROY in the same tank they held Willie Nelson/Johnny Cash," Wall shared.