Carl Terrell Mitchell is an American rapper, better known by his stage name Twista. He is known for his choppy rap style and set a Guinness World Record in 1992 as the fastest English-language rapper by speaking 598 syllables in 55 seconds.
Twista’s fastest spike comes from DJ Kay Slay Scroll 50 deephe reached an astonishing 14.07 syllables per second. His extraordinary speed and precision have earned him acclaim in the hip-hop community.
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- Full name: Carl Terrell Mitchell
- Stage name: Twista
- Date of birth: November 27, 1973
- Age: 50 years old
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: American rapper
- Height: 1.74m
- Parent: Gloria Mitchell
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Rashida Mitchell (married 1991–1999)
- Children: Alia Mitchell
- Relationship: unknown
- Net worth: $7 million
early life and education
Twista was born Carl Terrell Mitchell on November 27, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois as Gloria Mitchell ‘s son, Gloria Mitchell, runs a day care center in Maywood, Illinois. Information about his father and siblings has not been made public.
Twista attended Collins High School in Chicago, where he began honing his rap skills through battles and performances. Influenced by the vibrant hip-hop culture around him, he began rapping at the age of 12. Although details about his higher education are sparse, Twista is African American. His religious affiliation remains undisclosed.
Profession
Twista launches his rap career with debut album escape in mouth In 1992, he showed off his rapid-fire pitching ability. His second album, resurrection (1994), faced limited national distribution due to conflicts with his record label and other local artists. However, his career took off after collaborating with Do or Die on the hit single in 1996 Pop Pimpwhich led to a deal with Atlantic Records.
In 1997, Twista released his breakthrough album Adrenaline rushcementing his reputation as a skilled and innovative rapper. He went on to form Speedknot Mobstaz and released an album riot stability 1998.
tvesta 2004 album kamikaze Marking the pinnacle of his career, it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Contains hit singles slow jazz (with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx) and overnight fame. Twista has released several successful albums over the years, including:
- the day after tomorrow (2005)
- Adrenaline Rush 2007 (2007)
- perfect storm (2010)
He continues to expand his reach, collaborating with artists such as Lady Gaga, Chris Brown and Lil Reese. tvesta 2014 album dark horse and his 2019 mixtape Summer of 1996 further cementing his legacy as a rap icon.
Awards and nominations
Twista has been nominated for several prestigious awards:
grammy awards
- 2005: Best Rap Solo Performance overnight fame
- 2005: Best Rap/Vocal Collaboration slow jazz (With Kanye West and Jamie Foxx)
Mobo Awards
- 2004: Best Hip-Hop Performance
- 2004: Best collaboration slow jazz (with Kanye West)
social media
- Instagram: @twistagmg
- Facebook: Twisted Towers
- Twitter: @Twista2020
personal life
Twista was married to Rashida Mitchell from 1991 to 1999, and the couple had a daughter, Aaliyah Mitchell. Following her divorce, Twista has kept her personal life private and has not confirmed any relationships in recent years.
Twista also contributes to community service through his organization Get Money Gang.
discography
studio album
- escape in mouth (1992)
- resurrection (1994)
- Adrenaline rush (1997)
- kamikaze (2004)
- the day after tomorrow (2005)
- Adrenaline Rush 2007 (2007)
- Category F5 (2009)
- perfect storm (2010)
- dark horse (2014)
- Crook County (2017)
Collaboration album
- riot stability (with Speedknot Mobstaz) (1998)
- Liquidity Stabilization II: National Affairs (in collaboration with Speedknot Mobstaz) (2008)
- Withdraw money (vs. Do or Die) (2015)
net worth
Twista’s estimated net worth is $7 million, reflecting his long-term success in the music industry. His wealth stems from his prolific music career, production ventures, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
