According to Pollstar, the legendary rap duo Clipse—comprised of brothers Pusha T and Malice—is experiencing a massive career resurgence following their win at the 68th Grammy Awards. The duo took home the trophy for Best Rap Performance for their track “Chains and Whips,” featuring Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell Williams, marking a triumphant return for the Virginia-bred icons.
Following the win, it was announced that Clipse will join a star-studded lineup including Ayra Starr and Gunna to headline the BRED Abu Dhabi festival in 2026. Their latest album, Let God Sort ‘Em Out, has been hailed by critics as a return to the gritty, lyrical form that made them pioneers of the mid-2000s “coke rap” subgenre.
Industry veterans credit the duo with opening doors for other “legacy” hip-hop acts to find mainstream success in the current streaming era. Their upcoming tour is already showing strong box office numbers, with ticket prices reflecting their status as elite performers.
* “Clipse won their first Grammy for Best Rap Performance for ‘Chains and Whips’.” — Pollstar (Music News)
* “Grammy-winning Clipse join Mustard, Gunna and Ayra Starr to headline Bred Abu Dhabi 2026.” — The National (Lifestyle)
Echotitbits take: Clipse’s win is a victory for “grown man rap.” It proves that technical lyricism still has a place at the Grammys and that the “old school” isn’t just a memory—it’s a profitable, touring powerhouse. Watch for their influence on the next generation of Nigerian rappers who prioritize heavy lyricism over catchy hooks.
Source: Pollstar — https://news.pollstar.com/2026/02/17/old-school-is-the-new-school-as-clipse-goes-big-grammys-coachella-major-tour/ February 17, 2026
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