Clipse Address Accusations of Dissing Kanye West and Travis Scott for Publicity

Pusha T and Malice have been part of hip-hop for so long that anything they share in interviews always feels worth hearing. This time, though, their return as Clipse brought more than nostalgia—it sparked discussion after what sounded like disses toward Kanye West, Travis Scott, and others during the rollout of their Let God Sort Em Out comeback. Some fans weren’t thrilled, sparking mixed reactions online.

In a recent conversation with GQ, the Thornton brothers responded to claims that their sharp remarks were simply a marketing strategy rather than genuine opinions. They believe that assumption misses the point and doesn’t take away from the honesty behind their words.

“Yeah, but look who’s saying that, though,” Malice said. “Because on the other end of that spectrum, there are people who really see clearly that Pusha don’t lean on that kind of stuff. And look how long he sat on what has been going on. But that’s what they do on the other side. So they think that we play that over here, but nah, we don’t. And we don’t snitch and we don’t tell.”

“You can’t let the journalism be a main focus of the rollout and you tiptoe around st,” Pusha T explained. “I wasn’t going to come in and give you scenarios, and be tiptoeing around the stories. I’ll take the criticism, it’s fine. But never call me a liar. Because I never lie. I never lie. Let me tell you something: I think lying’s for b*hes. If you lie about s**t, that’s because you’re scared of something, and I’m not scared of anything or anybody. So what I say is what I say.”

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For those unaware, Pusha T’s issues with Kanye West trace back to years of divided loyalties involving Drake—who also got name-dropped in the LGSEO rollout—along with Ye’s public controversies, business disputes, and other personal tensions. After years of collaboration, reconciliation seems unlikely at this point.

Meanwhile, Pusha T’s disagreements with Travis Scott also connect to the ongoing drama surrounding Drake, false alliances, and perceived disloyalty toward Pharrell. Through it all, Malice has remained loyal to his brother, backing him against any critics who step into the mix.

Outside of the drama, Clipse continue to rack up major recognition, earning multiple Grammy nominations this year, including Album of the Year, Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Song.

Pusha T and Malice have been part of hip-hop for so long that anything they share in interviews always feels worth hearing. This time, though, their return as Clipse brought more than nostalgia—it sparked discussion after what sounded like disses toward Kanye West, Travis Scott, and others during the rollout of their Let God Sort Em Out comeback. Some fans weren’t thrilled, sparking mixed reactions online.

In a recent conversation with GQ, the Thornton brothers responded to claims that their sharp remarks were simply a marketing strategy rather than genuine opinions. They believe that assumption misses the point and doesn’t take away from the honesty behind their words.

“Yeah, but look who’s saying that, though,” Malice said. “Because on the other end of that spectrum, there are people who really see clearly that Pusha don’t lean on that kind of stuff. And look how long he sat on what has been going on. But that’s what they do on the other side. So they think that we play that over here, but nah, we don’t. And we don’t snitch and we don’t tell.”

“You can’t let the journalism be a main focus of the rollout and you tiptoe around st,” Pusha T explained. “I wasn’t going to come in and give you scenarios, and be tiptoeing around the stories. I’ll take the criticism, it’s fine. But never call me a liar. Because I never lie. I never lie. Let me tell you something: I think lying’s for b*hes. If you lie about s**t, that’s because you’re scared of something, and I’m not scared of anything or anybody. So what I say is what I say.”

For those unaware, Pusha T’s issues with Kanye West trace back to years of divided loyalties involving Drake—who also got name-dropped in the LGSEO rollout—along with Ye’s public controversies, business disputes, and other personal tensions. After years of collaboration, reconciliation seems unlikely at this point.

Meanwhile, Pusha T’s disagreements with Travis Scott also connect to the ongoing drama surrounding Drake, false alliances, and perceived disloyalty toward Pharrell. Through it all, Malice has remained loyal to his brother, backing him against any critics who step into the mix.

Outside of the drama, Clipse continue to rack up major recognition, earning multiple Grammy nominations this year, including Album of the Year, Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Song.