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" ...

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 ...

Twista is known for his ability to “speed up, warp and bend words like few others,” according to Pitchfork. In 1992 the Chicago chopper held the Guinness World Record for the fastest English-speaking ...

Do you think Twista's tongue ever gets blisters? Seriously. Or at least sprained from time to time? The cat's flow is completely out of control. He's flipped our lid every time we've heard him rhyme ...

After releasing the visuals for "Intro" earlier this week, Twista continues his lyrical assault with his latest music video "Beast." The video is directed by Nick Brazinsky and features the veteran ...

Remember when Rocky and Bullwinkle challenged you to say ”toy boat, toy boat, toy boat” really fast? West Side native and LOUD Records artist Tung Twista, whose debut album ”Runnin` Off at Da Mouth” ...

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 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 ...

8 p.m. Revolution. $20 adv., $25 day of. Chicago rapper Twista has been in the business for more than two decades now. His original handle was Tung Twista, which was appropriate considering how ...

On Wednesday, the Bourbon Theatre will play host to Twista, a Chicago-based rapper best known for his speed. Kanye West summoned him to pinch-hit on their No. 1 hit, “Slow Jamz,” when the female ...