To be clear, none of the artists featured in Clipse’s latest track “Chains & Whips” explicitly mention anyone while showcasing their prowess against rivals. However, if we’re being truthful, they really shouldn’t need to. There are numerous rappers to whom Malice, Pusha T, and Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics could pertain, so let’s apply the “hit dogs holler” principle here. If the shoe fits, wear it.

When Pusha growls, “We all in the room, but here’s the elephant / You chasin’ a feature out of your element,” it’s likely he’s referring to Travis Scott, the apparent target of his disdain in their previous track, “So Be It,” but it could just as easily apply to a significant portion of today’s rap scene. Similarly, Kendrick’s warning to “send yo’ ass back to the cosmics” might be interpreted as a little victory dance over Drake’s career — or it could signify a resurgence of the competitive spirit that hip-hop once thrived on before “the kumbaya sh*t” took over.

After all, Kenny also states, “Let’s be clear, hip-hop died again / Half of my profits may go to Rakim,” emphasizing how many of the genre’s pioneers remain unacknowledged (and unpaid) while fame-hungry artists who lack a genuine passion for hip-hop rake in million-dollar endorsement deals. They don’t need to call anyone out by name — just like the title of Clipse’s new album released today, all they need to do is Let God Sort Em Out.

Check out Clipse’s “Chains & Whips” featuring Kendrick Lamar above.

Let God Sort Em Out is available now through Roc Nation. More information can be found here.