In 2005, when Lil Twist was just 11 years old, Lil Wayne signed him to his label, Young Money Entertainment, as part of the label's YMCMB (Young Money Cash Money Billionaires) collective. Lil Twist released several mixtapes and collaborated on songs with other Young Money artists. He also made guest appearances on tracks by established rappers such as Plies, Soulja Boy, and Gucci Mane.
Lil Twist's visibility significantly increased when he began accompanying Lil Wayne on his tours and making frequent appearances in music videos for Young Money artists. He became a recognizable figure within the hip-hop community and developed a substantial fan base.
Lil Twist's debut studio album, "Don't Get It Twisted," was released in 2011 and received mixed reviews. Despite the album's moderate commercial success, it did not significantly propel his career. He continued to release music and collaborate with other artists, but he did not achieve the level of mainstream success many anticipated.
While Lil Twist gained initial attention through his association with Lil Wayne, his career trajectory did not follow a meteoric rise. His later musical endeavors were not as widely embraced as his early work, and he faced some legal challenges and personal setbacks. Nonetheless, he remains an influential figure in the music industry, particularly among those who appreciate the genre of hip-hop and the early 2010s Young Money era.