Today, Aug. 18, is the birthday of Virginia Beach rapper and Clipse member No Malice, who now turns 46.

After forging a fearsome tandem with his brother Pusha-T, Malice has proven he's a skilled lyricist on his own. While the storied group has produced three albums together, most notably the XXL classic, Hell Hath No Fury, Malice opted to venture into the rap game on his solo dolo flow.

No Malice is also a book author. In 2011, the rapper published Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind, and Naked, which candidly spoke about his decision to convert over to Christianity. In 2012, the new-born rapper veered his attention to more of a positive feel by changing his name to No Malice. His candor has been on display through his collaboration with Lecrae.

What many may not remember, is his 2007 feature on Drake's Comeback Season. No Malice flexed his skills once again on his 2013 album Hear Ye Him, proving the sharp-flowing lyricist still remains a force to be reckoned with in hip-hop today. No Malice makes his return to the hip-hop game once again with his new album Let The Dead Bury The Dead, which dropped last fall.

Happy Birthday, No Malice!

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