During the high-profile launch of Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out album, Pusha T set the record straight by rekindling long-standing tensions with Kanye West and Travis Scott.
The Virginia duo, consisting of Pusha T and No Malice, have not only returned to the spotlight, they’ve burned it with a barrage of pointed remarks and unapologetic interviews.
In multiple media interviews, Pusha T has taken aim at Kanye West and Travis Scott, naming both artists and making it clear that their reunion is not about nostalgia, but about making noise.
The controversy spilled into their music. Pusha T unabashedly took a swipe at Travis Scott on “So Be It,” then went a step further and called the Houston rapper a “w####” in a follow-up interview.
The move sparked controversy, but Pusha T stood firm, telling GQ, “You can’t let the news be the main focus of the rollout and you tiptoe around the s###. I’m not going to come in and give you the scenario and then tiptoe around the story. I’ll take criticism, and that’s okay. But don’t ever call me a liar. Because I never lie. I never lie. Let me tell you something: I think lying is for the sake of b######. If you’re concerned about the s### Lie, it’s because you’re afraid of something, and I’m not afraid of anything or anyone.”
Critics have accused the duo of creating controversy to gain attention, but No Malice has hit back, defending his brother’s approach.
“Yeah, but look who said that. Because on the other end of the spectrum, there’s someone who really clearly saw that Pusha wasn’t relying on that kind of thing. Look how long he sat on what was going on.”
No Malice added that the Thornton brothers operate differently than others in the industry. “But that’s what they do on the other side. So they think we’re here to play with this, but no, we’re not. And we’re not going to snitch, and we’re not going to tell.”
Their strategy stands in stark contrast to the sudden drop-off pattern that dominates modern rap.
Pusha T said the traditional launch was intentional. “People talk about being grounded in business. That’s the best way to do that musically.”
Despite the backlash, Clipse’s return was met with critical acclaim.
“Let God Sort Em Out” received five Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year and Best Rap Album, and features performances by Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams, John Legend and Voices of Fire.
