Read my lips
When I say hell is forever; won’t til I tried to tell niggas gotta do better
That the snake came for my head Donatella
Will of God for my life I can’t beat it’s acapella
It’s all a set up, everything that we idolize
Up to our necks in that all white like a bride
Million dollar deals and still I ain’t bat an eye
Makes me the Realest Rapper Alive!

Check out No Malice’s latest below, as well as his August release Let The Dead Bury The Dead.

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It’s been 8 years since Virginia brothers Clipse delivered Til The Casket Drops; since then, Pusha T has stepped out as a solo artist, becoming one of the premier emcees in today’s Hip-Hop. While not necessarily silent, the man now known as No Malice built upon his Christian faith, steering clear away from his traditional cocaine bars for a more spiritual style. He’s since dropped a book (Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind & Naked) and debuted his own project Hear Ye Him back in 2013 — a notable pre-cursor to the likes of God-fearing lyricists Chance The Rapper and Kendrick Lamar.

Now, No Malice liberates a brand new album titled Let The Dead Bury The Dead, which is led by the singles “Fake News” and “So Woke”. Unfortunately, King Push doesn’t make an appearance, although (No) Malice more than makes up for it with powerful, thought-provoking bars about religion, politics, our society and more.

Stream Let The Dead Bury The Dead below, along with visuals to the aforementioned singles.

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No Malice dropped a visual for his new song “Best Believe It” featuring MD Uno and it’s exactly what we’ve been waiting for. Before the music comes in the video starts with a monologue where No Malice warns, “Knock, knock. It was the devil and he was comin’ for his stuff back.” The hook let’s you know that he is not just out here preaching. MD Uno shows repentance in his rhymes as they too are about the everyday struggle whether you’re religious or not. The black and white video has a gritty feel to it as it flashes between strobe shots of No Malice to the two rappers in front of an abandoned building.

“Best Believe It” represents that struggle between earthly desires and moral righteousness from No Malice’s perspective. Just listen to any Clipse song and you’ll understand that perspective. This is coming from a man that helped coin the term coke rap.

Although there is no sign of a Clipse reunion, No Malice, proves that he will not slow down with the timeless gems while still incorporating the same intensity of hits, such as “I’m Not You.” The never lacking ability he shows with the cerebral display of talent over a “Trap Beat” on the track “Best Believe It” lets you know that No Malice is still making music to ride to while delivering the word of God his way.

Look for “Best Believe It” featured on No Malice’s documentary The End of Malice.

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There are certain people that you come across in life that you can totally vibe with off the bat. You guys joke, laugh and the conversation is easy going as if you were old friends. That’s how it felt when I spoke with No Malice. His honest demeanor set up the conversation to flow naturally and we spoke about our families, music, and the growth he has seen within himself in the last few years. I found myself taking notes as he spoke and not for the purpose of the interview but for personal motivation. His story is filled with hard times, hope, redemption and determination; a combination of things that many don’t get to experience in their lifetime. But No Malice has and because he is still here to tell his story, he tells it so gracefully.

No Malice recently released a documentary, The End of Malice and he spoke on the changes made in his life, how he came to make them and why:

“I would say the evolution of No Malice definitely came from my career with The Clipse. Being able to attain and acquire what I always thought was the “american dream” and after I guess touching it and experiencing it, I knew still that this cannot be life. It wasn’t. I wasn’t satisfied enough with that. Like it has to be a pinnacle in my mind. It it had to be some kind of summit that was going to be totally fulfilling and it wasn’t that. It wasn’t in the fame. It wasn’t with the money. It it just wasn’t that and I’m that kind of person I need absolute. I don’t need maybe, what ifs, shoulda coulda wouldas. I need something to be definite and h I just felt like it was something greater that I had yet to lay my hands on.”

The documentary, rather interesting, set a platform for those needing that push to speak their truths. And though many may have found it intimidating to be so honest, No Malice did not:

“There is a scripture in the bible that says whom the son sets free, is free indeed. And the son being the son of God. And that’s why I share this because this thing is real to me. And especially like, sitting doing interviews and being on that secular platform, you don’t want to be preachy.  And you don’t want to lose people. But anytime I have to speak I have to tell what’s real to me. I just have to. So that scripture comes alive because I had to speak of infidelity. I had to speak of a criminal past. I just had to lay it all out on the line and this is a place that many people are afraid to go and understandably so. To tell of your misgivings and your secret sins. And to share it. But if you have faith you have to be able to go out and stand on your faith. If indeed it is faith. Or what you believe in, it ain’t real. So I really put my faith to the test, came clean and not only you know for other people but myself as well. And I really got a sense of freedom. Hopefully, I can encourage other people to be free. It’s been something lifted off me that I did not have before and everything still worked out and God put all the pieces back together. I just had to come from under that banner of shame, guilt and regret. And I seen him do it. So whom the son sets free, is free indeed.”

The End of Malice was also accompanied by a soundtrack, Movin’ Weight (A Story from the Streets) and like the film, it spoke to those seeking to reveal their truths. Not only did the soundtrack feature No Malice but it also featured Crystal Nicole, Promise and a few other artists. The ten-track soundtrack has so much more to give than so many projects out right now but No Malice remains humble about it and grateful for the project:

“I met Promise at SXSW and we kind like  hit or miss but we kept in touch over the years and to finally be able to work with him in the end and get a chance to like share with his talent and everything to me it was really dope. I like the way he raps, puts his music together. So it was cool. I’ve been able to work with the best of the best so to be able to still work with people that make quality music it was definitely a blessing. And then Crystal Nicole, her voice is just like angelic. I’m just blessed to be around quality artists, worthy of mainstream attention. It was just awesome. Good to be around. Not only did we work really well together. We had great conversations in the studio. And just to be around likeminded people it was just really dope. We were in The Kitchen out in Dallas; shout out to the homie O.Z., who engineered and mixed everything well. It was just a good fellowship as well.”

When asked how he would want listeners to perceive the project, he once again, found a way to drop some unexpected but much needed gems:

“I would just want them to take stock in their own life.. Take stock and do inventory in your own life. We always feel like we need to hear from somebody or somebody else has the right answer or somebody preaching in your ear or somebody telling you what to do and how to do it. You don’t need to listen to everybody all the time. Look within yourself. Look at where you are this year. Were you in the same place last year? Or the year before that? Or the year before that? If you were then obviously some changes need to be made. None of us are the person to say what changes people need to make but you take your own account. Do it yourself. I would just want people to listen to this music and just get something out of it and take stock and inventory in your own life.”

But in the end of it all, No Malice understands that though he has made some changes in his life, not everyone is ready to take on that venture. And he respects that:

“Respect to me is showing courtesy and consideration to others even if you may not agree with their ideology or you know their way of life. Just not judging people because of things you don’t understand. You don’t have to be in cahoots with them. It’s okay to be different. You can be considerate and not in agreeance with everything that everybody does at the same time. To me that’s what respect means. To be courteous and considerate of people with different ideas.”

No Malice is here to be the most real to himself that he can be and if in the end, he inspires one or two people, it just makes it that much better:

“I hope people see a sense of honesty when they hear my story. I feel like so many people feel the way that I feel. I think someone just needs to break the ice. I’m not saying, I’m the ice-breaker but more of us need to break the ice in sharing our personal truths just like you said. And one thing that I’m definitely realizing or seeing is people coming up to me and telling me that they identify and they feel a lot like I feel or felt a lot like I felt. And people don’t start to grab a hold of that until someone else comes out and mentions it. I guess don’t be scared to take off your cool — stop trying to live this façade and be who you are. And keep the good and it’s okay if you got to work on a few things.”

In the meantime, No Malice will continue to work on his upcoming album, Let the Dead Bury the Dead, his next book and his personal growth. And no, we didn’t harass him on a Clipse reunion but we did respectfully ask about his favorite Clipse tracks:

“I have to say “Grindin,” “Momma I’m So Sorry” — I’m sure I’m leaving something crazy out — “Cot Damn.” “Cot Damn” is one of personal favorites with Ab-Liva & Rosco P. Coldchain.”

Make sure to keep up with No Malice on Twitter and check out Movin’ Weight (A Story from the Streets) on iTunes now!

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Lately, I’ve been noticing a name recirculating that I have missed seeing in the headlines.  Here’s a couple of clues: This duo’s name has carried weight in Hip-Hop since 2002 and their home state is Virginia.  Of course I’m talking about the rap duo, Clipse, which comprised of brothers, Terrence “Pusha T” Thornton and Gene “No Malice” Thornton.  If you’re a true Clipse fan, then you know that this subject is tough on the heart, especially when you’ve been praying and hoping for a reunion tour.

Recently, Vice.com, dropped a heartfelt episode on their original series, Autobiographies,  featuring Pusha T.  When I hit up No Malice with my reaction to viewing the autobiography, he told me, “It seems unique to many, but, it’s actually biblical when siblings travel different paths..”

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No Malice, also, announced (via HipHopDX) the premiere date of film, ‘The End of Malice‘ which will air on Revolt TV 3/27/16.

‘The End of Malice’ also features Pusha T, Skateboard P, and Iceman discussing the story of famed rapper.

“Take a trip inside the mind of a coke-rap pioneer,” and watch the trailer below:

No Malice also revealed the dates of his 16-city tour promoting the film:

2/15 Evansville, IN – AMC 16 – Hosted by I Am Second

2/16 Louisville, KY –  Cinemark Mall St. Matthews and XD – Hosted by St. Stephen Baptist

2/17 St. Louis, MO – AMC Creve Coeur 12 – Hosted by I Am Second

2/18 Chicago, IL – AMC Showplace Galewood 14 – Hosted by HipHopDX

2/22 New Orleans, LA – AMC Elmwood Palace 20 – Hosted by I Am Second

2/23 Memphis, TN – Malco Studio on the Square – Hosted by Memphis Athletic Ministries

2/24 Birmingham, AL – Carmike Vestavia Hills 10 – Hosted by Restoration Academy

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No Malice already confirmed last month that there is not a new Clipse album on the way. However, the question has continued to be brought up. In a recent interview with Rapzilla at SXSW, No Malice once again put the rumors to bed. “No, I’m somewhere else now,” he said. “I am not doing another Clipse album, be very clear.” He also expressed his confusion with why this topic is still being discussed.

“People keep asking me about this Clipse album. I’ve been very clear, I’ve been very consistent from the beginning. I don’t know why I have to keep answering this question, but I don’t do that music anymore. Do people want me to keep repeating my past life? What I would like to think is that my audience that grew up with me are still growing up. I can’t cater to every generation that comes up under, it’s like repeating the third grade over and over and over again.”

The Virginia rapper credited this to his new Christian lifestyle. “Things that I used to really champion, I no longer do that. Things I used to have no trouble saying, things I used to have no trouble doing, now would definitely trouble me.” He also discussed his album Hear Ye Him and whether he will continue to make new music. “I may, I don’t know. I’ve come to find out that I can’t say what I’m doing next week, next year, next month, tomorrow, I don’t know. I take everything day-by-day, and I just go where I’m led.” Check out the video below.

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Pusha-T made it no secret that, after a nearly flawless 2013, he planned on hitting the studio on January 2nd for a marathon recording session with longtime producer collaborators The Neptunes. He did, however, fail to mention that his older sibling and Clipse partner No Malice would be joining them. That’s right, folks: the Thornton brothers are back by popular demand.

Fans were uncertain as to whether these two would ever reunite, despite the urgings of both The Neptunes and Kanye West. In spite them releasing three critically-praised, uniquely raw albums between 2002 and 2009, The Clipse has been MIA ever since Malice turned to religion and changed his name to No Malice. Pusha, meanwhile, found another “god”: one by the name of Yeezus, who signed him to his G.O.O.D. Music label back in 2010 and has been instrumental in helping him go from being the younger half of one of rap’s greatest duos ever to becoming King Push, the guy who takes shots at Lil’ Wayne and prances across the stage at the VMAs in a salmon-colored suit.

Thankfully, Karen Civil has confirmed No Malice‘s presence in the studio so it appears that Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and the Thornton brothers are back at their magical ways. We would have been satisfied if Push had simply put together another solo project on par with My Name Is My Name, but the boys are going above and beyond for their fans. And if Kanye were to get involved like he’s said? Well, that would be kinda like a big deal.

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