
He was raised in one of the most impoverished neighborhoods of Chicago, which was also infamous for crime, drug addiction, and addicts.He was first discovered by a Chicago-based DJ at the show held at the Gold Dome on Chicago’s West Side.Instead of common conception, he grew up listening to house music. He was introduced to music by his family at a fairly young age and by the age of 12, he had started rapping.He was awarded the Guinness award for his achievement. He holds the distinction of being the first rapper to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds.

He was shot in the chest and his throat was slit as well before his killer set his body on fire. In June 2014, his bodyguard Davy Easterling was found dead in a burnout building.Twista at the ArtRAVE: Lady Gaga’s “Artpop” Official Album Release Party in November 2013 Twista Facts In 2004, rapper Twista made his first TV show appearance as himself on the sketch comedy show, MADtv. Also, the album was released under his old moniker, Tung Twista.

In June 1992, Twista released his debut studio album Runnin’ Off at da Mouth, which didn’t achieve much success.


Rashida (1991-1999) – Twista got married to Rashida even before he had launched his music career.Karrine wrote about their fling in her memoir The Vixen Diaries, which was published in 2007. Karrine Steffans – Twista is reported to have had a fling with former stripper and model Karrine Steffans.
