Clipse Wins First Grammy at 2026 Awards

At the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 1, in Los Angeles, rap duo Clipse, joined by longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams, delivered a striking performance of "So Far Ahead" from their acclaimed reunion album, Let God Sort Em Out. The set, backed by the Voices of Fire choir and illuminated by red and blue stage lights, culminated in artificial snow drifting over the performers and audience, evoking the gritty themes in their lyrics about life's hardships.

Earlier in the evening, Clipse claimed their first Grammy win for Best Rap Performance with "Chains Whips," featuring a verse from Kendrick Lamar. Pusha T, one half of the Virginia Beach brothers alongside Malice, shared his excitement on the red carpet. "We already took one home for best rap performance, so really happy about that," he said. "Chains Whips, shoutout Kendrick Lamar. We already won for the night."

The victory capped a remarkable night for Clipse, whose Let God Sort Em Out earned five nominations, including Album of the Year, Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song for "The Birds Dont Sing," and Best Music Video for "So Be It." The album lost the Best Rap Album category to Lamar's GNX. Produced entirely by...