Clipse
Clipse is an American rapper from Virginia Beach, Virginia active since 1992.
- Profession
- Hip-hop duo
- From
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Years active
- 1992–present
Early life
Formed in Virginia Beach by brothers Pusha T and No Malice, Clipse rose out of the same Virginia scene that produced Pharrell and Timbaland.
Career
Backed by Neptunes production, their 2002 album "Lord Willin'" and the acclaimed "Hell Hath No Fury" set a standard for minimalist, lyric-driven street rap before the duo reunited years later.
Major achievements
Their work is frequently cited among the best rap of the 2000s for its chemistry and writing.
Legacy
Clipse defined a sleek, menacing Virginia sound and influenced a generation of lyric-focused rappers.
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