Clipse Reunite with First Album in 15 Years: Let God Sort Em Out

Virginia rap duo Clipse—brothers Terrence “Pusha T” Thornton and Gene “Malice” Thornton—have officially reunited with the release of Let God Sort Em Out, their first full-length studio album since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops. The album, released on July 11, 2025, through Roc Nation Distribution, represents a return to form for the pair after a prolonged hiatus from collaborative recording (Okayplayer, 2025).

Entirely produced by Pharrell Williams, the album revives the signature sound that helped define Clipse’s early success, though this time without the involvement of Chad Hugo, his partner in the Neptunes (Slant Magazine, 2025). Pharrell’s minimal, drum-forward production sets a dark and contemplative tone throughout the project.

Initially set for release via Def Jam, the album’s rollout was delayed due to internal disputes reportedly centered around Kendrick Lamar’s guest verse on the track “Chains & Whips.” According to multiple sources, including REVOLT, label executives expressed concern over the lyrical content, prompting the duo to leave Def Jam. Pusha T is said to have bought out their contract to secure creative freedom under Roc Nation.

Lyrically, Let God Sort Em Out balances Clipse’s traditional themes of street life and drug culture with more reflective material. Tracks like “The Birds Don’t Sing” address the death of the Thornton brothers’ parents and show Malice in a more introspective, faith-oriented role, in contrast to Pusha T’s sharp delivery of personal and often confrontational bars (Washington Post, 2025; Soul In Stereo, 2025).

The promotional campaign included several high-profile appearances. “Ace Trumpets,” the lead single released in late May, marked their return to the spotlight and was followed by a live COLORSxSTUDIOS performance in June. A second single, “So Be It,” was released in June, with a follow-up remix—“So Be It Pt II”—briefly appearing on streaming services the day the album dropped (Slant Magazine, 2025).

Critical reception has been largely positive. Pitchfork gave the album a moderate rating while acknowledging its refined production and lyrical depth. The Guardian praised its maturity and called it one of the year’s standout releases. Okayplayer and REVOLT highlighted the duo’s seamless chemistry and Pharrell’s modernized yet nostalgic soundscape.

To support the release, Clipse announced a U.S. tour running from August 3 to September 10, 2025, with support from Atlanta hip hop duo EarthGang. Promotional appearances have included a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR and an album signing at Amoeba Music in Los Angeles.

Let God Sort Em Out stands as both a return and a reinvention—bridging the duo’s gritty legacy with a more measured, spiritual sensibility shaped by personal loss and artistic evolution.