Clipse

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/clipse

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the musical genre?American hip hop duo
2. What is the place of origin?Virginia Beach, Virginia
3. Who are the members of Clipse?Clipse is made up of two brothers, Gene 'Malice' Thornton and Terrence 'Pusha T' Thornton, who grew up in Virginia Beach.
4. What kind of stories do Clipse tell in their songs?They write about real life and the tough world of the drug trade, using detailed words and strong rhythm.

Lyrical Narratives: Songs that tell a story through their lyrics, often with detailed plots and characters.
Down South Hip Hop: A regional subgenre of hip hop music originating from the Southern United States.
Shelved Album: An album that has been completed but is not officially released by the record label.