Pusha T

Pusha T established himself as a distinguished rapper and record executive with the commercial success of his hip-hop duo Clipse’s 2002 album, ‘Lord Willin’.’ The album debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-hop Album chart and number four on the Billboard 200, featuring hit singles ‘Grindin” and ‘When the Last Time.’ Having formed Clipse in 1992, Pusha T, alongside his brother Gene Thornton Jr., collaborated with Pharrell Williams, securing a recording contract with Elektra Records in 1997, and later with Williams’ Star Trak Entertainment imprint of Arista Records in 2001. Clipse continued their trajectory with ‘Hell Hath No Fury’ in 2006, and ‘Til the Casket Drops’ in 2009, following a signing with Columbia Records in 2007. After Clipse went on an indefinite hiatus in 2010, Pusha T embarked on a highly successful solo career, signing with Kanye West’s GOOD Music label later that year. He notably contributed to West’s critically acclaimed 2010 album ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,’ featuring on singles such as ‘Runaway.’ His solo debut EP, ‘Fear of God II: Let Us Pray,’ released in 2011 to positive reviews, was followed by a solo record deal with Def Jam.

Looking ahead, Pusha T and his brother No Malice reunited Clipse for their highly anticipated album ‘Let God Sort Em Out,’ slated for release in 2025. Throughout his influential career, Pusha T has received five Grammy Award nominations, cementing his respected position in the music industry.