A Houston Police Department officer standing next to a slab that was impounded for being too wide, with the driver and a passenger detained in the background, on Jan. 20, 2025, in Houston.

While slabs might resemble the lowriders you see cruising through many American cities, they form a cross-section of Houston music, culture and community, making them more than mere souped-up rides.

A recent video of a Houston visitor encountering an iconic piece of Houston car culture went viral. In the video, TikTok user @lisamariesanders documented their first time seeing a "slab" with ...

L.A. Barrow, of Houma, La., polishes his Black Cherry 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS at the Houston SLAB Holiday at 8th Wonder Brewery on Sunday, June 23, 2019, in Houston.

A 1977 GMC Sprint SP low-rider is a part of the 5th Annual Houston SLAB Holiday at 8th Wonder Brewery on Sunday, June 23, 2019, in Houston. Yi-Chin Lee/Staff photographer By M. Cellectuals May 9, 2025 ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston's slab car culture took to the streets in the early 80s as a form of personal expression on wheels. Slab is short for slow, loud, and bangin'.

Slabs, an acronym for slow, loud, and bangin', are vehicles iconic to Houston's hip-hop and car culture.Key elements include swangas (wire spokes extending out from the car's wheels), vibrant ...

As referenced by classic Houston rap, the giant car rims actually originated in Houston's unique car culture. But before we discuss "swangaz," we must first understand "slab" culture.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston's slab car culture took to the streets in the early 80s as a form of personal expression on wheels. Slab is short for slow, loud, and bangin'.

Slab is short for slow, loud, and bangin'. The custom cars, with bright candy paint and long rims, are uniquely Houston. 24/7 Live New York City New Jersey Long Island Northern Suburbs Connecticut ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston's slab car culture took to the streets in the early 80s as a form of personal expression on wheels. Slab is short for slow, loud, and bangin'.

Slab is short for slow, loud, and bangin'. The custom cars, with bright candy paint and long rims, are uniquely Houston. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange County Inland Empire Ventura County California ...