After more than a decade away from the spotlight, Clipse has returned—and the comeback feels like a coronation. The Virginia Beach brothers launched their Let God Sort Em Out tour this summer, their first full run of shows in 15 years. Closing on November 15 in Los Angeles, the tour follows the release of their new album and has been met with a fervent response from fans eager to see the duo reclaim their stage.
One of the most electric moments came during their Los Angeles stop at The Novo, when Pusha T and Malice stunned the crowd by bringing out Kendrick Lamar. The roar was immediate as Lamar tore through a verse on Chains & Whips before pausing to honor the pair. “This is our home city, it’s such a privilege to be in front of the motherf*cking legends, man,” he said, his words echoing over a crowd already on its feet. After the set, Lamar slipped into the audience, taking in the rest of the show shoulder-to-shoulder with fans.
Bill Burr’s cameo and a family tribute marked Clipse’s powerful return
The night of August 23 offered another unexpected cameo, this time from comedian Bill Burr. On his Monday Morning Podcast, Burr recalled the evening with characteristic bluntness. “To the Nokia Theater (The Novo). I smoked some weed and dude it was f*ckin’ unbelievable,” he said, likening the raw energy inside the venue to witnessing a legendary rock concert. For Burr, the sheer force of the performance was unforgettable.
The brothers themselves provided the most poignant moment. During The Birds Don’t Sing, they turned inward, dedicating the song to their parents. Burr later noted the sincerity of the tribute, pointing to the evident love and respect that revealed, in his words, the influence of “standup folks.”
As the American leg winds down with a September 10 show in Detroit, Clipse will head overseas for a short European stretch in November before returning to Los Angeles for Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival at Dodger Stadium. The message is unmistakable: Clipse is not just back—they are once again commanding the stage.
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