The drought is over. After nearly 15 years, Clipse—Virginia’s iconic rap duo composed of Pusha T and Malice (formerly No Malice)—is officially three weeks away from dropping their first joint album since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops. Titled Let God Sort Em Out, the upcoming project is already making waves with its unapologetic rollout, boundary-pushing collaborations, and cold-blooded, couture-level coke raps that no one delivers quite like Clipse.
If you’ve been following the breadcrumbs, you know this isn’t just another comeback album—it’s a cultural moment. In a recent GQ feature, Pusha and Malice made one thing clear: they’re calling the shots. From label independence to multimillion-dollar guest features, Let God Sort Em Out is being crafted with zero compromises. Case in point? Kendrick Lamar’s scorching verse on “Chains & Whips”—a track reportedly contested by their previous label but kept on the project after the duo paid out-of-pocket and switched distributors. The message is loud and clear. This album isn’t about politics. It’s about legacy.
The rollout has been as strategic as it’s been stylish. “Chains & Whips” was first teased at the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2024 show—an haute couture flex that signaled Clipse’s intent to elevate their brand beyond the booth. Now, with lead single “Ace Trumpets” in heavy rotation, fans are getting a taste of what elegant menace sounds like. Produced by longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams (who’s executive producing the entire album), the track floats on surgical synths and orchestral textures, pairing minimalist trap with luxury-grade lyricism. On the surface, it hits hard—but under the hood, the verses reveal intricate storytelling and coded bravado that only a duo this seasoned can deliver.
Just when anticipation couldn’t get any higher, another unreleased track surfaced: “So Be It,” premiered during an Instagram Live by West Coast DJ Hed. The reactions were instant—snowflake and cold-face emojis flooded the comments. Pharrell’s icy production slithers with hypnotic keys and bassline precision, laying the groundwork for Malice to throw a sharp shot at estranged former partner Chad Hugo: “Ain’t no more Neptunes, so P’s Saturn”. It’s a loaded bar—equal parts personal and prophetic, hinting at both closure and ascension.
Beyond the beats and bars, there’s plenty of subtext. Pusha T’s subliminal shade toward Kanye on “Ace Trumpets” hasn’t gone unnoticed either. It’s a reminder that Clipse isn’t returning to play it safe—they’re coming to stir the pot and reset the order.
Let God Sort Em Out drops July 11th and will reportedly include features from Kendrick Lamar and John Legend, with possible appearances by Stove God Cooks, JAY-Z, and more. But even without a stacked guest list, Clipse stands alone. This isn’t nostalgia—it’s evolution. All that we know is that the streets, the fashion houses, and the real rap fans are all tuned in. And with every teaser, Clipse makes it clear—they haven’t missed a step. They’ve just been sharpening the sword.
