Clipse

Clipse, composed of brothers Gene “Malice” and Terrence “Pusha T” Thornton, are an American hip-hop duo from Virginia Beach, Virginia, recognized for their influential contributions to East Coast and gangsta rap. After signing with Arista Records under Pharrell Williams’ Star Trak Entertainment imprint in 2001, acclaimed hip-hop duo Clipse, composed of Malice and Pusha T, released their commercial debut album, Lord Willin’ (2002). The album was a critical and commercial success, peaking at number four on the Billboard 200 and achieving RIAA Gold certification. Lord Willin’ featured hit singles like ‘Grindin” and ‘When the Last Time,’ and built on their foundational work with producer Pharrell Williams, who discovered the duo earlier in their career, leading to their signing with Elektra Records in 1996 and the recording of their debut album, Exclusive Audio Footage.

In 2024, Clipse announced their highly anticipated return with a new album, Let God Sort Em Out, entirely produced by their longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams. The lead single, ‘Ace Trumpets,’ was released in 2025, followed by the full album later that year. This landmark return included historic performances, with Clipse becoming the first rappers to perform at the Vatican City in 2025, further solidifying their legacy and impact on the global hip-hop landscape.