The reunited Clipse made their NPR Tiny Desk Show debut on Friday to cap off the release of the triumphant Let God Sort Them Out, their first album in more than 15 years. Watch a replay below.
During their performance, the Thornton brothers— Malice (Gene) and Pusha t (Terrence)—exuded joy as they played a mix of deep cuts, new songs, and certified classics. Anchored by the supremely talented drummer Daru Jones, their set began with a booming version of “Virginia” from their classic 2002 debut Mister Willin’ before transitioning into a pair of standout tracks from 2006’s Hell Hath No Fury : “Keys Open Doors” and “Momma, I’m Sorry.”
From there, clips dive into the menacing “Chains and Whips” and heartbreaking “Birds Don’t Sing” and ” Let God Sort Them Out .” Closing the set on a high note, they delivered a crowd-pleasing rendition of their hit, “Grindin’,” complete with hand-drumming on an office desk.
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Be sure to read our review of Let God Sort Them Out where writer Kiana Fitzgerald praises Clipse for “demonstrating that they are older, wiser, and more experienced” while “setting a top-notch example of what it means to age gracefully in their craft.”
In August, clipse will kick off their first US tour in 16 years with stops in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, and more. See the full schedule below and get your tickets here .
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Clipse 2025 Tour Dates:
03/08 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner *
05/08 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall *
07/08 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5 *
09/08 – Fairfax, Va @ Eaglebank Arena *
10/08 – Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome *
12/08 – Miami, FL @ The Fillmore *
08/13 – Orlando, FL @ The Vanguard *
08/14/14 – Atlanta, GA @ the Eastern *
08/16 – Cleveland, Oh @ NOW Theater *
08/17 – Milwaukee, Wi @ The Eagles Ballroom *
08/18 – St. Louis, Mo @ The Factory *
08/19/19 – Fayetteville, AR @ JJ’s Live *
08/21 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom *
08/23 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo *
08/25/25 – San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theater *
08/27 – Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theater *
08/28 – San Diego, CA @ sum *
08/29/29 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotels *
02/09 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall *
03/09 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion *
04/09 – Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory *
06/09 – Kansas City, Mo @ Midland Theater *
07/09 – Minneapolis, Mn @ The Armory *
08/09 – Chicago, Il @ The Salt Shed *
10/09 – Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple *
* = W/ EarthGang
