Paul Russell | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul Jeffrey Russell[1] |
| Born | November 28, 1997[2] |
| Education | Cornell University (BS) |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. North Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Arista |
Paul Jeffrey Russell (born November 28, 1997) is an American rapper, singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles.[3] He is best known for his 2023 single "Lil Boo Thang", which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. After the song gained virality on TikTok, he signed with Arista Records to release it as a commercial single for the label.[3][4] Before pursuing a musical career, Russell worked as a business analyst and corporate advertiser.[5]
- ^ "Lil' Boo Thang — ACE Repertory".
- ^ Grant, Sean David. "Paul Russell Releases "Birthday" Single"". Trackstars. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Schneider, Marc. "'Lil Boo Thang' Viral Artist Paul Russell Signs With Arista". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ "This rapper's song went viral before it was even available to stream. The full version is out now". Inquirer.com. August 18, 2023.
- ^ "Paul Russell — Senior Business Analyst at NAX Group".