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Clipse Reflect on First Rap Performance at the Vatican

Pusha T and No Malice cast their St. Peter’s Square set as proof that hip-hop belongs in revered institutions.

Overview

  • The duo performed on Sept. 13 at the Grace for the World concert in St. Peter’s Square, a showcase produced by longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams.
  • They delivered “The Birds Don’t Sing,” a tribute to their late parents, with John Legend joining onstage alongside a live gospel choir.
  • Organizers drew a crowd of more than 253,000 attendees for the Vatican event, according to new coverage.
  • The concert is now available to stream on Disney+, extending the performance’s reach beyond the square.
  • Clipse link the moment to their July reunion album Let God Sort ’Em Out, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, as they argue hip-hop should be celebrated everywhere.