The Neptunes were legends making top 10 hits before we knew what the fukk a Clipse wasMemorable to who, though? Clipse and Pusha T both got very dedicated followings. They just not pop crossover acts
Neptunes and Kanye both benefited from the relationship too. Some of the Neptunes most acclaimed work is the first two Clipse albums and Lord Willin was a big success when they was launching Star Trak. And Pusha was writing a lot of Kanye's shyt, not like Kanye was doing him favors for nothing in return.

Grindin wasn’t even one of the 5 biggest Neptunes hits of 2002

Kanye was an icon before Push even signed to GOOD

99% of the benefits came from one side