Clipse and Travis Scott Make a Splash on Billboard: ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ and ‘JACKBOYS 2’ Land Top 10 Debuts Amid Tension
Hip-hop fans are eating well in 2025. In one of the most exciting release weeks of the year, Pusha T and Malice officially returned as Clipse with Let God Sort Em Out, while Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack crew dropped the highly anticipated JACKBOYS 2. Both projects entered the charts with massive momentum, and now Billboard has confirmed where they stand.
According to data from Luminate, JACKBOYS 2 claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 with 232,000 album-equivalent units in its debut week. A huge portion—160,000 units—came from pure album sales, while another 72,000 units were fueled by a staggering 94.86 million on-demand official streams. Just a few spots down, Let God Sort Em Out landed at No. 4 with 118,000 units. Of those, 58,000 came from traditional album sales and the remaining 59,000 from 77.49 million streams.
The chart battle was fierce, especially considering new releases from Justin Bieber (SWAG), TWICE (THIS IS FOR), and GIVĒON (BELOVED) also made their mark in the top tier of the Billboard 200. It was a rare week where multiple heavy-hitters from across genres dropped at once, offering something for nearly every kind of listener.
But what’s making even more headlines than the numbers is the quiet feud bubbling between Travis Scott and Pusha T. The tension reignited when Clipse released “So Be It,” a track that takes pointed shots at Travis, reportedly for his close working relationship with Drake—an ongoing sore spot for Pusha given his well-documented beef with the Canadian superstar. Travis didn’t wait long to respond. His own opening track on JACKBOYS 2 includes clear jabs aimed at Pusha, confirming the tension is far from squashed.
These personal digs between artists added fuel to the conversation, but the competition is bigger than just bars and disses. The two projects differ widely in sound and style. Let God Sort Em Out is a gritty, lyrically dense offering that marks the Clipse duo’s powerful return to rap after more than a decade. JACKBOYS 2, on the other hand, rides high on glossy production, big-name features, and Travis Scott’s signature sonic universe.
Ultimately, both albums represent high-level artistry and commercial success. Fans can debate which is better, but the real takeaway is that hip-hop is thriving. The diversity in sounds, the high stakes, and yes, even the drama—all combine to make this one of the most exciting moments in the genre’s recent history.
In a time when internet chatter often overshadows the music itself, it’s refreshing to see two major rap collectives move units, stir conversations, and keep the spirit of competition alive. Whether you side with Clipse’s sharp wordplay or JACKBOYS’ booming swagger, there’s no denying both camps delivered.
