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Why Isn't Kendrick Lamar in Clipse's "Chains & Whips" Video?
Gabriel Moses directed the clip, and the song later won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance.
Kendrick Lamar raps on "Chains & Whips" but does not appear in the music video, which features Pusha T and Malice on their own. The clip premiered on July 14, 2025, and was directed by Gabriel Moses.
What happens in the video?
The nearly five-minute clip mixes American flag imagery and distorted visuals with scenes of daily life, beauty pageants and church services. It ends with two women on a porch performing an a cappella version of Clipse's "Grindin'."
Who produced "Chains & Whips"?
Pharrell Williams produced the song, and Lenny Kravitz played electric guitar on it. It was released on July 10, 2025, ahead of Let God Sort Em Out, Clipse's fourth studio album.
How did the song perform?
It peaked at No. 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 9 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. It won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance and the BET Award for Best Collaboration.
Quick answers
Who directed the "Chains & Whips" video? Gabriel Moses.
What album is it on? Let God Sort Em Out.
Did it win a Grammy? Yes, Best Rap Performance.
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