Clipse returned with a vengeance and a message on Let God Sort Em Out, their first album in 16 years, released Friday (July 11), packed with heavyweight features and sharp-edged verses aimed at old allies and new targets.
The sibling duo—Pusha T and Malice—delivered 13 tightly produced tracks, clocking in at just under 40 minutes, marking their first full-length project since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops.
The album, produced entirely by Pharrell Williams, marks a shift from their earlier work with The Neptunes, as Pharrell flies solo on the boards for the first time in Clipse history.
The album’s rollout was anything but quiet.
“Chains & Whips,” featuring Kendrick Lamar, stirred controversy online. According to Pusha, the track’s content led to a standoff with Def Jam/Universal, prompting Clipse to exit the label and sign a distribution deal with Roc Nation.
The album’s themes dig deep—grief, redemption, and spiritual reckoning are front and center.
Guest appearances read like a Hip-Hop wish list: Tyler, the Creator, John Legend, Nas, Stove God Cooks, Ab-Liva, The-Dream, and gospel collective Voices of Fire all contribute.
The rollout included a U.S. tour from August through September, a COLORSxSTUDIOS performance, and a high-profile listening session at Louis Vuitton’s Paris headquarters. Despite multiple leaks ahead of release, the album still generated significant buzz.
Social media lit up with reactions, especially around Malice’s return.
One user posted, “Everybody was talking about Pusha because of the drama during the rollout, but Malice stayed quiet and literally left earth on multiple songs.”
Another added, “Malice should be mentioned more in your top rapper convos.”
The project is available across all platforms, with limited-edition vinyl offered through select outlets.
