Twista Quotes, born Carl Terrell Mitchell on November 27, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American rapper and record producer renowned for his lightning-fast, chopper-style rapping. Once holding the Guinness World Record for fastest rapper in 1992 by pronouncing 598 syllables in 55 seconds, he rose to fame with his 1997 album Adrenaline Rush and the 2004 chart-topping single “Slow Jamz” from Kamikaze.
A pioneer of Chicago’s hip-hop scene, Twista’s intricate wordplay and collaborations with artists like Kanye West and R. Kelly have cemented his legacy.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, and posts on X—reflect his views on music, hustle, authenticity, and life, capturing his rapid-fire energy and street-smart wisdom.
15 Twista Quotes
- “I never put a title on it. I let other people call it what they wanted to call it, but to me, I always knew it was a faster cadence of rap than normal.” (Wealthy Gorilla, 2022)
- “It wasn’t a conscious thing to rap fast, it was a conscious thing to be different.” (NSF Magazine, 2022)
- “I can make you a celebrity overnight.” (Song, “Overnight Celebrity,” Kamikaze, 2004)
- “Girls that be thick off in they thigh, I wanna kick it in the Chi.” (Song, “Slow Jamz,” Kamikaze, 2004)
- “I took those little bits and pieces that people would so-called ‘rap fast’ over and I would do whole songs and verses like that.” (Wealthy Gorilla, 2022)
- “I’m a rock star like Mick Jagger and I got bars that I spit faster.” (NSF Magazine, 2022)
- “I definitely bring a true hungry MC to the table. One that cares about what he’s writing, that cares about making a hot song.” (Lyrics On Demand, n.d.)
- “No matter how much of a thug you see, I still spit it like it’s R&B.” (Song, “Slow Jamz,” Kamikaze, 2004)
- “I had found myself. ‘Po Pimp’ was one of the first demonstrations of me coming full circle to what and who Twista is.” (Wealthy Gorilla, 2022)
- “I wish the way I was living could stop, serving rocks, knowing the cops is hot when I’m on the block.” (Song, “Hope,” Coach Carter Soundtrack, 2004)
- “The last thing I’m paying attention to is how fast it is, the first thing I’m paying attention to is whether you’re talking about something.” (NSF Magazine, 2022)
- “I’m snapping hard enough to make a nigga try to check his own chief, picking up his own teeth.” (Quoted in post on X, @TeLLY_DeW, 2025-05-23)
- “I feel like standing in the midst of a hundred thousand haters, dynamite and C-4 strapped around my waist.” (Song, “Kill Us All,” Kamikaze, 2004)
- “I’m a career woman with some goals, fuck the broke-ass hoes, baby girl, cause you look so sexy.” (Song, “So Sexy,” Kamikaze, 2004)
- “When it comes to rockin’ the rhythm like Marvin and Luther, I can tell you ain’t no messin’ with Kan-man and Twist.” (Wealthy Gorilla, 2022)
Twista’s quotes are a high-octane blend of lyrical dexterity, Chicago pride, and relentless hustle, inspiring fans to carve their own path. Which one’s your favorite? Drop it in the comments and keep his chopper-style vibe alive!
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