Lil Twist facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lil Twist
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| Birth name | Christopher Lynn Moore |
| Also known as | Twizzy F. |
| Born | January 11, 1993 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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Christopher Lynn Moore (born January 11, 1993), known by his stage name Lil Twist, is an American rapper from Dallas, Texas. He joined Lil Wayne's music label, Young Money Entertainment, in 2010. This label is part of Republic Records.
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About Lil Twist's Music Journey
Starting Young
Lil Twist grew up in Dallas, Texas. He decided to leave high school after his first year to focus on his music career.
When he was just 12 years old, Lil Twist had an amazing chance to perform before a Lil Wayne concert in Tyler, Texas. Lil Wayne and his manager, Cortez, were very impressed. They invited Lil Twist to Atlanta to see how he worked in a recording studio.
He released his very first song, "The Texas Twist," when he was only 10 years old. This song became a local hit in Dallas, staying at number one for six weeks!
Making Music and Collaborations
Lil Twist has released several music collections called mixtapes, like The Golden Child. He also put out a song called "Love Affair."
He was recognized by XXL hip hop magazine as one of their "2011 Freshman Class," which highlights new and rising artists. Lil Twist has also worked with many other famous musicians. He was a guest artist on songs with Justin Bieber (in "Wind It"), 2 Chainz (in "Do What I Want"), and even Miley Cyrus. His 2012 mixtape, 3 Weeks in Miami, was a team-up with another artist named Khalil.
In 2017, Lil Twist released another mixtape called Young Carter. He has continued to release music for his fans.
Voice Acting Fun
Beyond music, Lil Twist has also used his voice for acting! He made guest appearances on the Disney Channel's cartoon series Fish Hooks. In the show, he was the voice of a character named Brandon Bubbler.
