Real Name: Terrence Thornton
D.O.B.: May 14, 1977 Bronx, New York
Label: G.O.O.D. Music/Universal)
Pusha T makes one half of the critically acclaimed Hip-Hop duo Clipse with older brother Malice (Gene Thornton) based out of Virginia Beach, Verginia. Most recently in September 2010 Pusha T announced that he has signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label and in March 2011 released his first solo mixtape, Fear of God. During MTV reporter Sway’s Video Music Award’s post-show, Pusha-T confirmed his signing with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label:
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“I’m definitely signed with G.O.O.D. Music. I’m definitely doing my solo project through G.O.O.D. Music. The Clipse is definitely coming with a new Clipse project. We’re definitely coming with a new Re-Up Gang project, shout out to Ab-Liva. The family is still here, man. It’s just all about G.O.O.D. Music, straight up. The whole family.”“
Early History
Terrence was born in The Bronx, New York City but soon relocated to Norfolk, Virginia. In 1992 Terrence and his brother Gene formed the duo now internationally known as Clipse. With help from Pharell Williams the group eventually signed to Elektra Records in 1997 and released one album under the label. After three more albums under various record labels both Malice and Pusha announced that they were taking time off from Clipse to focus on their own respected solo projects.
Solo Career
Following his signing to GOOD Music, Pusha has been featured on a number of fellow label mate’s projects such as Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and many GOOD Music Friday tracks. On March 21, 2011 Pusha T released his first solo mixtape, Fear of God. He is working on his debut album “Long Live the Caine” set to release on late 2011, and producers includes The Neptunes, Kanye West, Bangladesh, Ryan Leslie and Alex da Kid. Pusha-T signed exclusively with NUE Agency, the week of December 16, 2010.
Discography:
- 2011 Fear Of God (EP) (G.O.O.D. Music/Universal)
