Pusha T
Terrence LeVarr Thornton
Pusha T is an American rapper from Bronx, New York active since 1992.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Record executive
- From
- Bronx, New York
- Born
- May 13, 1977
- Years active
- 1992–present
Early life
Born in the Bronx and raised in Virginia Beach, Terrence Thornton formed the duo Clipse with his brother Gene, known as No Malice.
Career
After Clipse's acclaimed run, he launched a respected solo career and served as president of Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music, releasing the widely praised album "Daytona."
Major achievements
His sharp, cocaine-rap lyricism and 2018 feud with Drake cemented his reputation as one of rap's premier pure lyricists.
Legacy
Pusha T is regarded as a craftsman's rapper, prized for precision and consistency across three decades.
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