( ENSPIRE Entertainment ) The Thornton Brothers Deliver a Bold, Spiritually Charged Comeback That Blends Lyricism and Redemption
ENSPIRE Contributor: Kyla Chandler
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After a 15-year hiatus, legendary rap duo Clipse has officially returned to the hip-hop scene with their powerful new album, Let God Sort Em Out. Released on July 11, 2025, the project marks their first full-length release since 2009’s Til The Casket Drops — and it’s already making major waves.
The return of Clipse is proving to be both highly anticipated and well-received. According to Billboard, the album debuted with 118,000 album-equivalent units and pulled in 10.9 million streams on Spotify within its first 24 hours — a clear sign that fans have been eager for this reunion.
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But Let God Sort Em Out is more than a comeback. It’s a deeply personal, spiritual, and reflective body of work that grapples with themes of morality, faith, and redemption. The album is a testament to the growth and evolution of its creators — brothers Pusha T (Terrence Thornton) and Malice (Gene Thornton Jr.) — who hail from Virginia Beach and once dominated the early 2000s rap scene with their sharp lyricism and signature production from Pharrell Williams and The Neptunes.
After the release of Til the Casket Drops, the duo went their separate ways, with Pusha T building a critically acclaimed solo career through albums like Daytona and King Push. Malice, meanwhile, underwent a spiritual transformation and stepped back from the spotlight. Now reunited, they’ve returned with a sound that is still raw and lyrically complex — but now more intentional, faith-forward, and emotionally grounded.
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Tracks like “Chains & Whips,” “P.O.V.,” “So Be It,” and “Ace Trumpets” have been especially praised for their vulnerability, depth, and spiritual weight. The duo’s lyrical chemistry is as potent as ever, but now framed within messages of growth, inner conflict, and divine reflection.
The album’s production brings together an impressive lineup including Pharrell Williams, John Legend, The-Dream, Voice of Fire, and even Kendrick Lamar, among others. The beats are layered and cinematic, yet crafted to give space to the lyrical storytelling that drives the project’s emotional resonance.
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More than just a return to form, Let God Sort Em Out represents a new chapter for Clipse — one that honors their past while carving a bold path forward. It’s an album about second chances, spiritual reckoning, and the unshakable bond of brotherhood.
In an era where many comebacks rely on nostalgia, Clipse offers something deeper: transformation through truth, and music with a message. Their journey isn’t just about reigniting a legacy — it’s about redefining it.
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