Clipse Ignites Rap Game with Explosive Comeback Album
Sixteen years after their last full-length project, hip-hop duo Clipse has roared back into the spotlight with Let God Sort ’Em Out, an audacious, finely crafted album that reaffirms their place among rap’s elite. Pusha T and No Malice, brothers both by blood and lyrical grit, teamed up once again under the sonic direction of longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams, who produced the entire album in Paris, inside Louis Vuitton’s headquarters—where he now holds court as the brand’s Men’s Creative Director.
The unconventional setting gave birth to an equally unconventional process. With no studio booths or traditional structure, the project evolved in real time, surrounded by fashion sketches and design energy. What emerged is a powerful body of work that fuses Clipse’s signature cocaine-laced bars with mature introspection and spiritual undertones. Tracks like “Birds Don’t Sing” offer a haunting tribute to their late parents, while bangers like “Chains & Whips” (initially blocked by Def Jam over its Kendrick Lamar feature) showcase the kind of raw, unapologetic storytelling that built their legend.
After walking away from the label over creative differences, the duo chose to go independent, partnering with Roc Nation for distribution—a move that has allowed them full creative freedom. Already, early singles like “Ace Trumpets” and “So Be It” have sparked buzz across the hip-hop world, with verses throwing sharp jabs at old rivals and asserting dominance with chilling clarity. Guest appearances from Nas, Tyler the Creator, John Legend, Stove God Cooks, and Kendrick Lamar add weight without overshadowing the pair’s core chemistry.
Now in their late 40s and early 50s, Pusha and Malice aren’t chasing trends—they’re setting the bar higher. Let God Sort ’Em Out is not a nostalgic cash grab but a bold statement of relevance, artistry, and resilience. The album proves that even after a decade and a half, Clipse hasn’t lost a step—in fact, they’ve only gotten sharper.