Clipse’s Comeback with Purpose and Precision

After 16 years away, Clipse returns with Let God Sort ‘Em Out — a bold, spiritual, and lyrically fierce album produced entirely by Pharrell Williams. With guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Nas, and Tyler, the Creator, the duo reasserts their place in hip hop while exploring grief, growth, and generational purpose.

A Mature, Mission-Focused Return

Released on July 11, 2025, Let God Sort 'Em Out marks Clipse’s first album since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops. Executive-produced by Pharrell and released under the Columbia label, the project blends introspective gospel energy with cocaine-era sharpness (Khouri, 2025).

Highlights in a Tracklist of Power

• “The Birds Don’t Sing” (feat. John Legend) opens the album with a moving tribute to their late parents — a prayer and a lament in one.

• “Chains & Whips” (feat. Kendrick Lamar) is a lyrical clash full of venom and bravado, already dubbed a fan favorite on Reddit (ZombieLoveChild, 2025).

• “P.O.V.” (feat. Tyler, the Creator) sees Tyler matching Clipse’s swagger in a Pharrell-produced banger that fans are calling “next-level” (SputnikMusic, 2025).

• “Ace Trumpets” delivers high luxury, precision, and champagne grit — classic Clipse with grown-man shine (Pitchfork, 2025).

Critical Praise & Cultural Weight

The album holds an 87 on Metacritic, signaling near-universal acclaim. The Guardian hailed it as “one of the best albums of 2025” (Snapes, 2025), while The Washington Post applauded its “clear-eyed confrontation with legacy” (Khouri, 2025). Even critics who flagged over-slick production acknowledged the album’s lyrical and thematic depth (Pearce, 2025).

Call to Action

Stream Let God Sort ‘Em Out wherever you get music. Share your favorite bar, beat, or moment—and tag it with #ClipseReturns. Don’t just witness the legacy—engage with it.

References

Khouri, A. (2025, July 11). Clear eyes, cold hearts, can’t lose: Rap duo Clipse is back. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2025/07/11/clipse-let-god-sort-em-out-review

Pearce, S. (2025, July 12). Clipse: Let God Sort 'Em Out Album Review. Pitchfork. https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/clipse-let-god-sort-em-out

Snapes, L. (2025, July 10). Clipse: Let God Sort 'Em Out review – one of the best albums of 2025. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jul/10/clipse-let-god-sort-em-out-review

ZombieLoveChild. (2025, July 11). Clipse album deserves a 10/10 [Online forum post]. Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/hiphopheads/comments/1m13aw3/clipse_let_god_sort_em_out_album_review