Juggalotus and Ya Know This! (Part 2 to Horrorcore)

When it comes to horrorcore and ICP, people always asked me, "What's a Juggalo?"

Juggalos @ The Gathering in 2003

A Juggalo or a Juggalette is a fan name given by Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid, Blaze, and other artists from Psychopathic Records and their sub-label, Hatchet House. The term was originated by Insane Clown Posse over the song, "The Juggla" in 1992, in which Violent J addresses to the audience as Juggalos. Juggalos and Juggalettes refer to themselves as family. The common characteristics of a Juggalo include drinking Faygo and sometimes painting their faces. Well-known faces, such as Scott Hall, Sabu, Rob Van Dam, Vanilla Ice, Kane Hodder, Vampiro, and Tech N9ne are also Juggalos. In an interview with Post-Gazette, Shaggy 2 Dope of ICP said that "Juggalos come from all walks of life – from poverty, from rich, from all religion and color. It doesn't matter if you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth or a crack rock in your mouth."

Every summer, all the Juggalos and Juggalettes participate in an annual event called The Gathering of the Juggalos. Originally began in 2000 by ICP and Jumpsteady, it's a four-day event that includes concerts, games, wrestling, contests, autograph signing, and seminars. The Gathering features a variety of hip hop and rock performances, although the majority of the acts perform horrorcore and hardcore hip hop. It is commonly known as a "family reunion" among fans.

Me in Halloween 2008, spotting the Old-School Twiztid look!

The Juggalos were involved in many violent crimes, such as arson, assault, kidnapping, and murder. Even though they denied connection to gang activity, some states such as Utah and Arizona labeled the Juggalos as a gang. Psychopathic-related clothing is also banned in schools. ICP and Psychopathic Records were repeatedly accused of the violence behind their songs. According to ICP's former manager, Alex Abiss, they are just crazy individuals who are using ICP's music as an excuse for their actions.

I've been a Juggalo for 4 years now, and I will never do anything to sell out. Much Clown Love to all my Juggalo family! Whoop-Whoop!

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