When the Clipse released their early 2000s breakout hit, “Grindin” it became evident that the brother duo were going to be long-lasting in the rap industry. Fans, however did not know that the long-lasting would be on solo terms. Unbeknownst to his listeners, Gene “No Malice” Thornton was experiencing a change that the hip hop fame could not be a contributing factor for that change. More down bottom.