“So Be It“: Clipse Returns with Potent Lyricism and Pharrell’s Lush Production Ahead of “Let God Sort Em Out”
“So Be It,” a newly released single from the legendary rap duo Clipse—brothers Pusha T and Malice—has ignited considerable buzz within the hip-hop community.
This track definitively signals their highly anticipated return, preceding their first album in sixteen years, Let God Sort Em Out, slated for release on July 2025.
The song is particularly notable for its incisive lyricism, the high-end production helmed by the inimitable Pharrell Williams, and a visually arresting, opulent music video that accompanies it.
Pusha, with characteristic directness, utilizes the track to deliver pointed critiques aimed at Travis Scott, referencing Scott’s Utopia album and alluding to his well-publicized separation from Kylie Jenner.
In subsequent interviews, Pusha has clarified that his contention with Scott stems from a perceived lack of loyalty, specifically regarding the inclusion of Drake’s diss verse on Utopia after the track was previewed for Pharrell without it.
The song thoroughly embodies the duo’s trademark wordplay, confident pronouncements, and vivid storytelling, delving into themes of wealth, the realities of street life, and the intricate dynamics of the music industry.
The recurring phrase “So be it” acts as a defiant, almost resolute refrain throughout the track.
The song has garnered widespread praise for its production quality and the duo’s commanding lyrical performances.
Fans and critics alike have highlighted the beat as some of Pharrell’s most exceptional work, capturing a classic early 2000s vibe while simultaneously feeling fresh and contemporary.
The hip-hop community is palpably excited about the forthcoming album, with many already considering this track as a strong contender for song of the year.
Complementing the single’s release, Clipse unveiled an alternate Verdy cover and a new line of branded merchandise, including T-shirts, vinyl, CD, and cassette formats, further amplifying the cultural impact of this significant return.
Quotable Lyrics:
When I was born, grandmama could see it
I be Bentley driven and very strategic
R.M. sleeve, no diamonds are needed
Floors are heated, so be it, so be it
F**kin’ with P, get somethin’ immediate
Your soul don’t like your body, we helped you free it
Then we wait for TMZ to leak it
It ain’t no secrets, so be it, so be it
Smoke
So be it, so be it
Smoke
So be it
C-L-I-P-S-E, epi, 8-ball, LV
I can show you how to bust a brick if you let mе
I monogram like confetti, switches rеady
She leanin’ on Celine ’cause she ain’t steppin’ in Giuseppe
Catch a buck-fifty like each Pirelli
I got eight of ’em, call me Andretti
If I’m not in the telly sellin’ the yeti
Then I’m twirlin’ your b*tch like she in spaghetti, heavy
Circle back and come and get this Kelly
And your ears too, if you want ’em blue like Belly
Lotta jettin’, Prada beddin’, 911s
I’m the who’s who with what’s what, papa heaven
F**k around and get your body traced tryna test me
‘Cause ni**as that I’m with like to draw when it’s sketchy
If they catch me, don’t forget me, resurrect me
Buy a dog tag the same place that they baguette me, ski
