Samira Mighty interviewed for Allure
3 years ago
United States 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.
This partnership with the Clipse led to several collaborations, including different iterations of the Shadow 500, and later the Grid 9000 in 2014.
Clipse collaborated with Carhartt WIP on an exclusive capsule collection to celebrate the release of their new album, 'Let God Sort Em Out.' This collaboration extended to their world tour.
Clipse debuted a new song, "Birds Don't Sing," at a Louis Vuitton fashion show in June 2024. The duo also recorded much of their new album, 'Let God Sort Em Out,' at the Louis Vuitton headquarters in Paris, France.
Clipse, formed in 1994 by brothers Gene “Malice” and Terrence “Pusha T” Thornton, quickly became a significant force in hip-hop, especially for establishing Virginia as a stronghold in the Southern rap scene. Discovered by producer Pharrell Williams, who played a pivotal role in their early career, the duo’s music often explored themes related to the illegal drug trade. Their partnership with Williams led to their signing with Elektra Records, where they recorded their debut album, “Exclusive Audio Footage.” Although initially shelved after the lead single “The Funeral” did not achieve significant commercial success, the album eventually saw an official release on Spotify in 2022.
The duo’s breakthrough came in 2001 when Williams signed them to Arista Records under his Star Trak Entertainment imprint. Their commercial debut album, “Lord Willin'” (2002), was a critical and commercial success, peaking at number four on the Billboard 200 and achieving RIAA Gold certification. The album featured hit singles like “Grindin'” and “When the Last Time.” Despite commercial success, they faced label disputes, leading them to release music through their mixtape series “We Got It 4 Cheap” from 2004, which earned critical acclaim. Their second album, “Hell Hath No Fury” (2006), released after overcoming label challenges, was widely praised.
After a period of solo endeavors and hiatus beginning in 2010, during which both members pursued individual projects, Clipse officially reunited. They have made guest appearances on tracks by Kanye West and Nigo, collaborating with artists including John Legend, Kendrick Lamar, and Nas. In 2024, they announced their return with a new album, “Let God Sort Em Out,” entirely produced by Pharrell Williams and released in 2025. This return marks a significant moment, with the duo performing at historic venues such as the Vatican City, further cementing their legacy in hip-hop.
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