Twista Raps Over Gunshots During Impressive "Overnight Celebrity" Rendition: Watch

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GRAMMY Soundcheck with Twista - August 7, 2005
Twista takes a question from the audience at the Grammy Soundcheck (Photo by Paul Warner/WireImage/Getty Images)
Don't get it twisted; this was a planned and safe performance and no one was harmed, neither by a firearm or by the rapper's machine gun flow.

Twista's flow is legendary, and it turns out that his machine gun speed actually matches well with actual gunshots as the beat. Moreover, he recently performed his hit "Overnight Celebrity" as a man shot two assault rifles to the beat of the track, complimenting his flow quite well. Before you get scared, let's be clear: this was a planned and safe performance, with no reported injuries and carried out by professionals. After all, the rapper is a certified firearm instructor, and has long been a fan of gun culture. However, he also promotes educational initiatives and conceal carry programs to combat gun violence in the United States, so he doesn't let his fandom get in the way of safety and security when it comes to gun laws.

Furthermore, the Shooter Ready MC seemed like he was having a lot of fun during this unique performance, and we can't blame him. It's got to be at least a little bit satisfying to hear gunshots accentuate your drums and keep your flow up. In addition, plenty of folks who saw this on social media were quick to make some funny jokes about it. Also, they referenced his experience with firearms since most people might see this video out of context.

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Back in June of last year, though, Twista revealed his ventriloquist skills, and wants to take them to the next level. Eventually, he wants to be able to rap through a puppet, and this would be simply another challenge in his path to become the best and most versatile lyricist possible. After all, if the 49-year-old can rap through a puppet as well as he can ride a "NRA-type beat," very few could compete with his prowess. Jokes aside, it's great to see such a talent continue to further himself creatively so far into his career.

Meanwhile, the Chicago native's recent remix of "CUFF IT" by Beyoncé also re-introduced the lyricist into many's ears. As one of the most technically unique MCs of his era- and before and after it, for that matter- you can never get enough. Let's see what he tackles next as a creative project. On that note, check back in with HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Twista.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.
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