Pusha T: podcast appearances and interviews

Terrence LeVarr Thornton, known professionally as Pusha T, is an American rapper born on May 13, 1977. He gained prominence as one half of the Virginia-based hip hop duo Clipse, which he formed with his older brother Malice. The duo was discovered by Pharrell Williams and signed to Star Trak Entertainment, an imprint of Arista Records, in 2001. Clipse released three studio albums that achieved moderate commercial success, with notable singles such as "Grindin’" and "When the Last Time." Following the disbandment of Clipse in 2010, Thornton pursued a solo career. He signed with Kanye West’s GOOD Music label and released two solo projects before his debut studio album, My Name Is My Name, arrived in 2013. That album achieved critical and commercial success, reaching number four on the Billboard 200. His subsequent albums include King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude, Daytona, and It’s Almost Dry, with the latter debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. Clipse reunited briefly in 2025 to release Let God Sort Em Out, which peaked at number four. In 2015, West appointed Thornton as president of GOOD Music, a position he held until 2022. He remained with the label until he left due to creative differences. In 2020, Thornton established Heir Wave Music Group to support Virginia-based artists. He has been recognized with an 11-time Grammy Award nomination.