(L-R) Malice and Pusha T of Clipse attend the Til The Casket Drops album release party at Pink Elephant on December 9, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) 
By Okla Jones ·Updated August 21, 2024
In a highly anticipated return to the spotlight, No Malice and Pusha T—better known as Clipse—are making waves with their first new album in 15 years, but their reunion doesn’t stop there. The duo will also hit the stage during Pepsi Dig In Day in Chicago, which is a celebration dedicated to supporting Black-owned restaurants throughout the country.
“It’s always great performing with my brother,” Pusha (born Terrence Thornton) tells ESSENCE. “I feel like I’ve been doing my solo thing for so long, and I could always feel I got fans from a new era, but I can always tell the fans that know me from Clipse and what they’re missing when I’m on stage by myself. So it’s always good to get back in front of those people with my brother and see the excitement and them just enjoying the discography. It’s awesome.”
Clipse’s reunion marks a significant moment in hip-hop history. After releasing their last album, Til the Casket Drops, in 2009, the duo took a hiatus when Malice (whose real name is Gene Thornton) left the group to focus on his religious commitments. Now, with their new project on the horizon, Clipse is reuniting to bring their distinct sound back to the forefront of the music industry. Their forthcoming LP, featuring Pusha T and No Malice prepare to take the stage once again, they’re ready to reignite their musical legacy and celebrate the community-focused spirit of Pepsi Dig In Day. Their reunion is set to be a highlight of the event, marking a triumphant return to the music scene, and an unforgettable day in Hip Hop’s history.
ESSENCE: How did y’all initially connect with Pepsi to collaborate with them for the Dig In Day concert?
Pusha T: Well, I actually did Pepsi Dig In Day DC in promotion of my solo project last year, and it was good. I mean super good. DC, it’s always a party there and just the idea of having food and community and music, everybody all coming together in the city, it was really good, so I’m guessing that with this new project, the new Clipse project, it only made sense. It all fell around the same time, so they were like, “Oh man, new music.” And Chicago’s an amazing market for us, so I think they reached out on behalf of that.
Now, Malice, I was actually at Something in the Water two years ago when y’all performed there, and it was a great show. How do you feel being able to perform with your brother in Chicago?
Malice: Oh, man, I just think it’s amazing. I think the time is right. I think especially for where Hip Hop is right now, I think our project definitelyrel=”tag”>chicago Clipse Pharrell Williams
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