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2 days ago
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Pusha T Reflects on Severed Relationship With Ye: ‘I Don't Think He's a Man'
Pusha T severed ties with G.O.O.D. Music, where he served as the label's president and distanced himself from Ye (formerly Kanye West) in late 2022. King Push and his brother No Malice graced the cover of GQ on Monday (June 2), and Pusha reflected on his falling out with the embattled rapper, who has faced criticism for his repeated hate speech. More from Billboard A Timeline of the Consequences Ye Has Faced for His 'WLM' Shirts & Antisemitic Hate Speech Joe Jonas Reflects on Infamous 'South Park' Episode: 'I Was the Only Brother That Loved It' Peter Murphy Cancels 2025 Tour Dates Due To Ongoing 'Health Issues' 'The one thing that I can say about [Ye] is that he knows that every issue that he's having and crying about online right now, I've told him distinctly about those things,' Push said. 'He don't talk to me like he talks to others.' Pusha T took things a step further while disrespecting Ye and saying that he doesn't 'think he's a man' following his myriad controversies over the years. 'His intuition is even more genius-level, right? But that's why me and him don't get along, because he sees through my fakeness with him,' he continued. 'He knows I don't think he's a man. He knows it.' The Virginia rapper went on: 'And that's why we can't build with each other no more. That's why me and him don't click, because he knows what I really, really think of him. He's showed me the weakest sides of him, and he knows how I think of weak people.' Billboard has reached out to Ye's rep for comment. Pusha T and No Malice kicked off the Clipse's Let God Sort Em Out rollout on Friday (May 30) with 'Ace Trumpets,' which finds Push name-dropping Yeezy. 'Sold ecstasy and disappeared, I am Whodini/ Look at them, him and him, still waitin' on Yeezy/ I hope you got your squeegees/ At your interviews, I just ki-ki,' he raps. Ye got wind of Pusha's bars and expressed that he misses the friendship they once had. 'I miss me and Pusha's friendship,' West wrote of his ex-G.O.O.D. Music president to X. While Yeezy won't be appearing on Let God Sort Em Out come the July 11 release date, Push confirmed that Kendrick Lamar is slated to be featured on the album track 'Chains & Whips.' However, Lamar's assist was at the center of Clipse's rift with Def Jam, as the Universal Music Group-owned label wanted K. Dot's verse removed from the project. Push stood firm in keeping the Compton rapper on the album, which led to a split with Def Jam for the duo as well as Pusha's solo career. LGSEO will now be distributed by Roc Nation. 'They wanted me to ask Kendrick to censor his verse, which of course I was never doing,' he said. 'And then they wanted me to take the record off. And so, after a month of not doing it, Steve Gawley, the lawyer over there was like, 'We'll just drop the Clipse.' But that can't work because I'm still there [solo]. But [if] you let us all go.' Billboard has reached out to Def Jam for comment. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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2 days ago
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Clipse Announce Let God Sort Em Out , First New Album Since 2009
Clipse's No Malice and Pusha T, photo by Cian Moore After years of teasing, Pusha T and No Malice have made it official: There will be a new Clipse album. Let God Sort Em Out, the Thornton brothers' long-awaited follow-up to December 2009's Til the Casket Drops, is out July 11 via Roc Nation Distribution. Longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams produced the new album, and Kaws did the artwork. The new album's lead single, 'Ace Trumpets,' is out on Friday, May 30. During their 2000s heyday, Clipse released three studio albums—Lord Willin' (2002), Hell Hath No Fury (2006), and Til the Casket Drops—and three volumes of their iconic We Got It 4 Cheap mixtape series. After Clipse went on hiatus, Pusha T released numerous standout projects, beginning with 2011's Fear of God mixtape and extending to the 2022 studio album It's Almost Dry. No Malice, meanwhile, shared just two albums, Hear Ye Him (2013) and Let the Dead Bury the Dead (2017). Clipse reunited, in 2019, on Kanye West's Jesus Is King song 'Use This Gospel.' The Thorntons have since performed together regularly, playing sets at Primavera Sound Barcelona, Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, and elsewhere. Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
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3 days ago
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R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Justine Skye, Molly Santana, J.P., Leon Thomas & More
Though Taylor Swift's victory in the years-long fight for ownership of her masters dominated last week's headlines, there were also a slew of head-turning news items in the R&B and hip-hop worlds. More from Billboard Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Go Instagram Official With PDA-Packed Snaps 2025 Truth Awards Ceremony Starring NLE Choppa, Sheryl Lee Ralph & More to Air on KTLA 50 Cent Says He's Going to 'Make Sure' Trump's Aware of 'Really Bad' Things Diddy Said About President Clipse — comprised of Pusha T and No Malice — made its grand return on Friday (May 30) with 'Ace Trumpets,' in which the duo name-dropped former frequent collaborator Ye (formerly known as Kanye West). 'Sold ecstasy and disappeared, I am Whodini/ Look at them, him and him, still waitin' on Yeezy/ I hope you got your squeegees/ At your interviews, I just ki-ki,' Pusha spit. In response, Ye took to X, writing, 'I miss me and Pusha's friendship' — just one of several tweets in a routine social media rant from the controversial rapper. The same day, Donald Trump, one of Ye's favorite politicians, sounded off on whether he would consider pardoning Diddy, who's currently in the midst of a highly publicized sex trafficking trial. 'Nobody's asked, but I know people are thinking about it,' he said. 'I think some people have been really close to asking. First of all, I'd look at what's happening, and I haven't watched it too closely.' In lighter news, Cardi B made things Instagram official with her new boo, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, on Sunday (June 1). With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from J.P.'s gospel-informed comeback to Justine Skye and Kaytranda's summer-ready banger. Be sure to check out this week's Fresh Picks in our Spotify playlist below. Last week (May 30), Leon Thomas dropped Mutt Deluxe: Heel, an expansion of his 2024 sophomore LP, whose title track has become his breakthrough hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Alongside guest appearances from Big Sean, Halle and Kehlani, Heel also houses 'Catch a Stray,' a cheeky, introspective cut that dials up the rock influences that pierce every pocket of the Mutt album. Produced by an all-star team featuring key Mutt collaborators Freaky Rob and D. Phelps, as well as Thomas himself, 'Catch A Stray' trades on a breezy guitar melody and steady percussion. Thomas spends the song balancing the tension between giving in to love and maintaining money as the apple of his eye. By the song's end, he finally lands on: 'Oh, I'm loyal to the money 'cause it's loyal to me/ And I don't wanna lose it/ So if I have to choose between you and the money/ You know what I'm choosing.' While he's slowly and surely making progress, Thomas is still a mutt at heart on the closer for his deluxe LP. — KYLE DENIS Benji Blue Bills teamed up with versatile producer BNYX for their Out the Blue joint project, where they take viewers on a sonic voyage exploring various 808-laden spacey sonics dominating rap's underground. 'MORGAN' finds the duo at their best while Benji navigates bouncy 808s with Benny's guidance. The Power Rangers-themed visual packs on the nostalgia as BBB transforms into the Blue Striker – hilariously laced in a navy Nike Tech sweatsuit – to save the city from the twerking villain, but don't look the giant seductress in her eye or you'll meet your demise. — MICHAEL SAPONARA With a video straight out of Severance and with a beat produced by Hollywood Cole that flips the same sample in the rare B-side 'Exhibit B' from Yasiin Bey and Jay Electronica, these two prove to be a couple of barbarians that the late, great Sean Price would be proud of. Mavi and Earl go back and forth, much like Jada and Styles, as they rap circles around each other and the competition. — ANGEL DIAZ Justine Skye and Kaytranada's 'Oh Lala' is a sultry, groove-heavy anthem about the irresistible pull of late-night chemistry and lingering desire. Over Kaytranda's signature bounce — a mix of house, funk, and soul — Justine floats with effortless cool, painting a picture of two people who just can't quit each other, no matter how many times they say they will. The chorus's repetition ('If you bring that ooh, I'll la-la-la-la') feels like a flirtatious loop, echoing the cycle of temptation and surrender. Lyrically, the song leans into sensuality with a playful tone. Justine isn't trying to define the relationship—'Don't think I'm in love/ But I can't let you go tonight'—but she's fully present in the physical tension. The pre-chorus and bridge highlight a mutual understanding: this isn't about labels, it's about energy, rhythm, and a connection that's hard to shake. 'Oh Lala' is a sleek, late-night vibe with a wink —charming, indulgent, and impossible not to move to. — CHRISTOPHER CLAXTON After breaking through with 'Bad Bitty' last year and facing the full gamut of the Internet's opinions on his life and artistry, rising Milwaukee rapper J.P. is back with his new single, 'My Peace.' Serving as his first release of 2025, 'My Peace' finds J.P. leaning further into his gospel influences and delivering an inspirational number dedicated to the force that grants him stability in his most turbulent times. 'Lately I've been out my head/ And my patience is thinning out/ You're my peace when I'm in trouble/ Calm me down before I blow up,' he croons over pensive production, courtesy of Keylime. — K.D. Molly Santana perfectly set the table for her album with the Molly and Her Week of Wonders short film, which is seemingly inspired by the 1970 Valerie and Her Week of Wonders horror-fantasy film. In a time where artists' rollouts seem lazy, Santana's lead-up felt refreshing with an accompanying visual. The 17-track project hit streaming services on Friday (May 30), and her repertoire was on display with futuristic songs like 'BRB' featuring Showjoe. Molly's take on starry rage-rap shines as she promises to turn her creative gifts into a lucrative career. 'I'm comin' back rich, promise that I'll see the cash,' she raps. — M.S. The Oakland rapper and producer links up with Long Beach MC Vince Staples to give fans an unexpected westside connection. Produced by Ovrkast. himself, he and Vince provide a plethora of bars about the strange times we find ourselves living in over a somber yet hard beat. — A.D. Lil Tecca's 'OWA OWA' is a hypnotic blend of flex-heavy bars and carefree energy, wrapped in a woozy, melodic beat. The track centers around Tecca's signature lifestyle: fast moves, luxury items, and casual entanglements. The repeated 'owa-owa' refrain, borrowed from The Buggles' new wave classic 'Video Killed the Radio Star,' adds a playful, almost psychedelic rhythm to the song, acting as a quirky response to everything from sex to success. Tecca delivers lines with a cool detachment, balancing brags about Chrome accessories and packed rosters with moments of self-awareness — 'A lot in my head, it's just replayin'.' The bridge briefly hints at emotional tension, but it never lingers long, instead returning to the vibe-driven momentum that fuels the track. 'OWA OWA' doesn't overcomplicate things — it thrives on mood, movement, and melody, offering a snapshot of Tecca coasting through life, fully immersed in the now. — C.C. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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6 days ago
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Popular 2000s hip-hop duo to release first new album in 15 years
Pusha T and No Malice have made it official that there will be a new Clipse album — the first in 15 years. The famous hip-hop duo revealed in an Instagram post Thursday that their fourth studio album will be called 'Let God Sort Em Out.' The long-awaited project will serve as a follow-up to Clipse's 2009 effort, 'Til the Casket Drops.' 'Let God Sort Em Out,' which is being produced by longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams, will be released July 11, Pitchfork reported. The album is available for pre-order on Clipse's website while its first single, 'Ace Trumpets,' drops Friday. Formed by brothers Gene 'Malice' and Terrence 'Pusha T' Thornton, Clipse is credited with establishing Virginia as one of the East Coast's strongholds in hip-hop. The brothers were discovered by Williams, a fellow Virginia Beach native, in the 1990s. Williams helped the duo get signed to Elektra Records, where Clipse recorded their 1999 album 'Exclusive Audio Footage.' However, the album was shelved and the duo was dropped. Williams then helped Clipse get signed to Arista Records, where they released their 2002 full-length project, 'Lord Willin'.' The album produced the hit singles 'Grindin',' 'When the Last Time' and 'Ma, I Don't Love Her.' It also reached the top 10 of the R&B/Hip-Hop and Billboard 200 charts and was later certified gold by the RIAA. Clipse released two more successful albums – 2006's 'Hell Hath No Fury' and 2009's 'Til the Casket Drops' — before going on hiatus in 2010. Both Pusha T and No Malice pursued solo careers and put out several projects in the interim. The brothers reunited as Clipse when they appeared on Kanye West's song 'Use This Gospel,' featured on his 2019 album, 'Jesus Is King.' Since then, Clipse has performed regularly at Primavera Sound Barcelona, Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival and elsewhere. Shakira, Jason Aldean's Fenway shows canceled due to 'unforeseen circumstances' '80s music icon says she went to Hawaii 'to die' while battling colon cancer No jail time for rock guitarist previously charged with vehicular manslaughter 'Let's not twist the message': Country music star clears up viral AMAs moment Legendary rock guitarist, Grammy-winning producer dies at 77 Read the original article on MassLive.
Hypebeast
7 days ago
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Clipse Officially Announces New Album
Summary NewClipseis coming … AfterPusha Ttook to Instagram yesterday to announce the imminent release of he andNo Malice's new single 'Ace Trumpets,' the duo followed up the single announcement by lifting the curtain on its first full album since 2009:Let God Sort Em Out. Details about the follow-up to December 2009'sTil the Casket Drops– fully produced byPharrell– still remain pretty limited at the time of writing, though it's confirmed to drop on July 11 via Roc Nation. The album also features cover art from Kaws and, per an Instagram caption, was recorded at the Louis Vuitton headquarters in Paris, France. Stay tuned as more information becomes available onLet God Sort Em Outand check back in tomorrow when the lead single 'Ace Trumpets' drops everywhere.
