You were out of luck if attempting to gain entry through a bevy of the burliest security even an hour before Twista’s 1:20am start time. While the former Tung Twista’s set was brief and chaotic, the ...

Twista has a lot to say. That s part of the reason why the Chicago rapper spits so fast; to make sure he gets the chance to speak his mind on whatever he can. But as the artist formerly known as Tung ...

It’s disheartening to hear local rap legend Twista refer to any sort of retirement, no matter how far into the future. After all, the tongue-twisting MC (government name: Carl Mitchell) is still in ...

People throw around words like “icon” and “legend” so flippantly it can dilute their meaning, but both terms apply to west-side juggernaut Carl Terrell Mitchell, better known as Twista. The rapper ...

In 1991 a young rapper by the name of Tung Twista emerged from the gritty streets of Chicago. He was the first act signed to then fledgling label Loud Records and his debut single, "Mr. Tung Twista" ...

Formally known as Tung Twista-now sans the ‘Tung’- Twista once boasted the title of fastest rapper in the world, rapping an incredible 11.2 syllables per second.[/media-credit] Flashing by us without ...

Chicago rapper Twista will be the subject of a new documentary produced by the Vladar Co., slated for October release in conjunction with the musician’s new album. EMI Label Group will handle physical ...

It's been nearly three decades since an adolescent Carl Terrell Mitchell said to hell with 'School House Rock,' and what's up to his 12-year-old speed-rapping alter ego, Tung Twista. By the time he ...

Although Twista is still signed to Atlantic Records, mogul Dame Dash is aggressively courting the Chi-town rapper in an attempt to sign him to Roc-A-Fella. I m trying to get Twista officially and ...

The qualities that constitute a 'good rapper' are countless and subjective. Some people prize subject matter over rhythm and the ability to rap on beat. Others rank metaphors and similes above direct, ...