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Bryson "Boom" Paul

Bryson “Boom” Paul has been a contributor to the Dallas Observer since 2019. A Dallas resident by way of California, he has written for LA Weekly, OC Weekly, Hip Hop DX and ThisisRNB. He is a CSUB graduate and has interviewed Yella Beezy, Sean Paul, Master P and others.

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Dallas singer Dezi 5.

Dezi 5 Comes Clean for His Defining Moment With Dirty Laundry

By Bryson "Boom" PaulNovember 18, 2024

The Deep Ellum soul man throws his past into the wash for a fresh and clean first album.

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Oh, What A Night

By Bryson "Boom" PaulNovember 16, 2024

The Problem Child and Baddest Man on the Planet delivered an iconic moment on Saturday night. The record-breaking fight set the bar for a new era of live entertainment.

Rod Wave at Dallas' American Airlines Center.

Rod Wave’s ‘Last Lap Tour’ Delivers an Experience To Last a Lifetime

By Bryson "Boom" PaulNovember 4, 2024

For (possibly) his last tour, the rap star delivered a healing experience from the bottom of his soul.

Dallas rapper Erica Banks.

From Her BBL to Her Music, Erica Banks Is Done With Criticism From Haters

By Bryson "Boom" PaulOctober 30, 2024

The Dallas rap star is a headline magnet these days. Now she’s addressing the good, the bad and the cockiness.

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Hip-Hop and R&B Concerts Are Coming to the Dallas Area This Fall and Winter

By Bryson "Boom" PaulOctober 21, 2024

From A-list stars to up-and-coming youngsters, the next few months in Dallas-Fort Worth will be packed.

R&B singer Maxwell.

Maxwell Promises a ‘Simply Beautiful’ Experience at Dallas’ AAC

By Bryson "Boom" PaulOctober 17, 2024

With Jazmine Sullivan and October London, the three-time Grammy Award winner plans a grand concert to highlight his life’s work.

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Yella Beezy, BigXThaPlug, Dorrough: The Ultimate DFW Hip-Hop-Inspired Dallas Cowboys Playlist

Yella Beezy, BigXThaPlug, Dorrough: The Ultimate DFW Hip-Hop-Inspired Dallas Cowboys Playlist

By Bryson "Boom" PaulOctober 11, 2024

The Dallas Cowboys are the area’s most popular sports team, win or lose. Our playlist blends DFW hip-hop with Cowboys spirit for pre-game, halftime and a victory lap.

Rapper Lil Wayne playing in Dallas.

Rap Sheet: The Hip-Hop Stars Endorsing Trump or Harris

By Bryson "Boom" PaulOctober 3, 2024

We know who Ye is endorsing, but here’s a full breakdown of whose side your favorite rapper is on.

North Texas Storm Chasers Consulted on the Film Twisters

By Bryson "Boom" PaulAugust 16, 2024

Martin Lisius and Tempest Tours are at the center of storm-chasing’s past, present and future.

Snow Tha Product’s ‘Good Nights and Bad Mornings’ Tour Will Be a Family Affair

Snow Tha Product’s ‘Good Nights and Bad Mornings’ Tour Will Be a Family Affair

By Bryson "Boom" PaulAugust 15, 2024

One of the best female rappers in the game comes home with her new tour to create more memories as she dominates rap.

4Batz’s Homecoming Dallas Show Was a First-of-a-Kind Concert

4Batz’s Homecoming Dallas Show Was a First-of-a-Kind Concert

By Bryson "Boom" PaulAugust 8, 2024

The hot new Dallas artist comes home and performs his first show here, one filled with new music and surprise guests.

RIP Shaun Martin, Dallas Music Icon

By Preston Jones and OthersAugust 5, 2024

Grammy-winning producer, arranger, composer and musician Shaun Martin was only 45 years old. A tribute to his life and work is scheduled for mid-September.

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Hip Hop Mourns Enchanting

By Bryson "Boom" PaulJune 13, 2024

Gucci Mane, Jacquees, Yella Beezy and others remember the “No Luv” singer after her death.

Legendary boxer Mike Tyson (far left) held a press conference at Texas live! in Arlington against upcoming opponent Jake Paul (far right).

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson Held a Bizarre Press Conference in Arlington

By Bryson "Boom" PaulMay 17, 2024

Fans booed Jake Paul but praised “Iron Mike” Tyson as the two stars exchanged nasty jabs in Arlington ahead of the first-ever Netflix mega-fight.

Dallas Fan Headed to Wrestlemania Courtesy of The Rock After Tatting His Signature

By Bryson "Boom" PaulApril 4, 2024

The Rock’s generosity knows no limits. One Dallas man got a selfie, autograph AND a Wrestlemania vacation package from the superstar.

Jake Paul on Feb. 26, 2023, at the Diriyah Arena  in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Jake Paul Returns to DFW For the Fight of a Lifetime Against Mike Tyson

By Bryson "Boom" PaulMarch 8, 2024

Jake Paul is coming back to DFW, and this time he’s facing the Final Boss.

A composite photo of Dallas rappers 4Batz, Ro$ama, YTM Lilvier and Kia Da Plug, who are some of the best hip-hop artists to watch in 2024.

North Texas’ Realist: 24 New Rappers To Watch in 2024

By Bryson "Boom" PaulJanuary 26, 2024

Who will be the face of DFW hip-hop in 2024? Here are the artists we highly recommend you keep an eye on.

Everything We Know About Trapboy Freddy’s 16-Month Federal Prison Sentence

By Bryson "Boom" PaulNovember 13, 2023

Trapboy Freddy was sentenced to federal prison on a weapon charge.

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Travis Scott’s Utopia Show in Dallas Was Straight-Up Unbelievable

By Bryson "Boom" PaulOctober 18, 2023

Travis Scott’s Dallas concert was a true spectacle.

Let’s Guess Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Setlist

Let’s Guess Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Setlist

By Bryson "Boom" PaulSeptember 26, 2023

These are our confessions – or rather our dream Usher setlist for the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Where’d All the Silver Go? Are Beyoncé Fans Buying All the Silver From Dallas Stores?

By Bryson "Boom" PaulSeptember 4, 2023

Beyoncé requested that in honor of her birthday, fans wear silver to her September concerts. Stores are now running out.

Jay ‘Jeezy’ Jenkins Drew Crowds in Dallas and Fort Worth With a Motivational Memoir

By Bryson "Boom" PaulAugust 15, 2023

Legendary rapper Jeezy came to town to promote his book “Adversity For Sale: Ya Gotta Believe.”

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