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Pusha T
Pusha T

Birth name

Terrence LeVarr Thornton

Born

May 13, 1977 (1977-05-13) (age 47)
The Bronx, New York, U.S.

Origin

Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.

Genre

Hip hop

Occupation(s)

Rapper

Years active

1996-present

Label

Re-Up Records (2004-2010)
GOOD Music (2010-present)
Def Jam Recordings (2010-present)

Associated acts

Clipse, Re-Up Gang, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams

Terrence LeVarr Thornton (born May 13, 1977), better known by his stage name Pusha T, is an American rapper from Virginia Beach, Virginia. He initially gained major recognition as half of hip hop duo Clipse, alongside his brother Gene "No Malice" Thornton, with whom he founded Re-Up Records. In September 2010, Thornton announced his signing to Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings. In March 2011, he released his first solo project, a mixtape titled Fear of God. Thornton released his debut solo album, My Name Is My Name, in October 2013. In November 2015, West appointed Pusha T to take over his role as president of GOOD Music.

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

  • 2013: My Name Is My Name
  • 2015: King Push - Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude
  • 2018: DAYTONA
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