
Gene Elliott Thornton Jr., better known by his stage name No Malice, is an American rapper. He is known for being one half of the hip hop duo Clipse, alongside his brother Terrence "Pusha T" Thornton, with whom he founded Re-Up Records.
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Gene Thornton, better known by his stage name Malice (formerly The Clipse's Malice), is one half of the hip-hop duo Clipse, alongside his brother Pusha T. Known for their raw and gritty street tales delivered with intricate rhyme schemes, Malice, now known as No Malice, transitioned from a celebrated career in hardcore rap to gospel music after a profound spiritual awakening.
Early Life
Gene Thornton was born in The Bronx borough of New York City and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He formed the group Clipse with his brother, Terrence "Pusha T" Thornton, in the early 1990s.
Career
Clipse initially gained notoriety after being signed by Pharrell Williams' Star Trak Entertainment. They released their critically acclaimed debut album, Lord Willin', in 2002, featuring hits like "Grindin'" and "When the Last Time." Subsequent albums included Hell Hath No Fury (2006) and Til the Casket Drops (2009). After Clipse went on hiatus, No Malice embarked on a solo career focused on gospel rap, releasing his debut album Hear Ye Him in 2013.
Personal Life
No Malice is known for his spiritual transformation, publicly renouncing his former drug-dealing lifestyle and embracing Christianity. He is now a devout Christian and often speaks about his faith.
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First name
Gene
Last name
Thornton
Nickname
No Malice
Birthdate
August 19, 1972
Age 53
Birth location
Bronx, NY, US
Years active
2009 - present
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