A handful of familiar faces in the world of indie horror have joined forces for the upcoming Bunker Heights, a genre-bending film that’s currently in the post-production stage.
“Bunker Heights is a genre-bending farce that delves into the complexities of a troubled city facing a catastrophic crisis,” an official statement previews. “Blending elements of crime, horror, and dark comedy, the film offers a gripping narrative that follows the lives of its citizens as they navigate the looming threat that jeopardizes their very existence.”
Watch the official teaser trailer below for a sneak peek.
Written and directed by Drew Fortier under the production of Hannah Fierman, the film boasts special effects crafted by Deryk Wehrley, alongside cinematography courtesy of Gordon Cameron (Her Name Was Christa).
Bunker Heights stars Drew Fortier, Hannah Fierman, Chaney Morrow, Paul T Taylor, Floyd Ewing Jr., Douglas Esper, James L Edwards, Daniel John Kearney, Lc Holt,...
“Bunker Heights is a genre-bending farce that delves into the complexities of a troubled city facing a catastrophic crisis,” an official statement previews. “Blending elements of crime, horror, and dark comedy, the film offers a gripping narrative that follows the lives of its citizens as they navigate the looming threat that jeopardizes their very existence.”
Watch the official teaser trailer below for a sneak peek.
Written and directed by Drew Fortier under the production of Hannah Fierman, the film boasts special effects crafted by Deryk Wehrley, alongside cinematography courtesy of Gordon Cameron (Her Name Was Christa).
Bunker Heights stars Drew Fortier, Hannah Fierman, Chaney Morrow, Paul T Taylor, Floyd Ewing Jr., Douglas Esper, James L Edwards, Daniel John Kearney, Lc Holt,...
- 1/4/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J is the subject of the latest episode of the online reality show about unconventional couples, Love Don’t Judge. The reason he’s on the show? His relationship with his new girlfriend: Sarah Russi, an OnlyFans content creator who’s 21 years his junior.
The episode explains how Violent J — who’s 51 years old — met Russi online as a fan, leading to the two to begin their controversial love affair. “I was on Instagram, flipping through — every time I’d see a hottie, I’d hit follow,” he explained in the episode. “She’s, like, one of my top two favorite hotties.” Eventually, Violent J slid in Russi’s DMs, and one thing led to another. “I just put my claim on it,” he said. “I was like, ‘Ah, this is my new real estate, I’m moving the fuck in.’”
Since then, the couple...
The episode explains how Violent J — who’s 51 years old — met Russi online as a fan, leading to the two to begin their controversial love affair. “I was on Instagram, flipping through — every time I’d see a hottie, I’d hit follow,” he explained in the episode. “She’s, like, one of my top two favorite hotties.” Eventually, Violent J slid in Russi’s DMs, and one thing led to another. “I just put my claim on it,” he said. “I was like, ‘Ah, this is my new real estate, I’m moving the fuck in.’”
Since then, the couple...
- 6/30/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
A million Juggalos can’t be wrong… Get ready for The United States of Insanity, the outrageous first amendment rights documentary featuring Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, and their one million die-hard fans (Juggalos) that were classified as a gang organization by the FBI. After its Fantastic Fest World Premiere and limited theatrical run, the film has now […]...
- 12/10/2021
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Featuring, perhaps, the most serious discussion of first amendment rights from two grown men in clown makeup, “The United States of Insanity” dares you to laugh at the absurdity of Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope’s oddly-loved Insane Clown Posse before diving headfirst into a lengthy, and occasionally heady, conversation regarding the power structures behind who is allowed to dictate musical taste and the ways in which the government attempts to act as cultural curators.
Continue reading ‘The United States Of Insanity’ is a Surreal Dive Into Insane Clown Posse’s First Amendment Fight [Review] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘The United States Of Insanity’ is a Surreal Dive Into Insane Clown Posse’s First Amendment Fight [Review] at The Playlist.
- 11/4/2021
- by Christian Gallichio
- The Playlist
Exclusive: Strike Back Studios has acquired U.S. distribution rights to The United States of Insanity, directed by Tom Putnam & Brenna Sanchez. The deal for the documentary, about the rap group Insane Clown Posse and its die-hard fans — known as Juggalos — fighting back against the fans being classified as a gang organization by the FBI a decade ago, comes as the feature is readying for its world premiere at Fantastic Fest.
Directed by Directed by Tom Putnam & Brenna Sanchez (Burn), the film centers on Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, the rappers who make up “the World’s Most Hated Band,” who find themselves as unwitting warriors for the First Amendment. With the help of the ACLU, which filed a federal lawsuit against the FBI, the band fights to uncover the reasons behind the designation and to be removed from the gang list as their fans begin losing their jobs,...
Directed by Directed by Tom Putnam & Brenna Sanchez (Burn), the film centers on Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, the rappers who make up “the World’s Most Hated Band,” who find themselves as unwitting warriors for the First Amendment. With the help of the ACLU, which filed a federal lawsuit against the FBI, the band fights to uncover the reasons behind the designation and to be removed from the gang list as their fans begin losing their jobs,...
- 9/23/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Insane Clown Posse will take to the road for one final tour, the group recently announced. The farewell tour came about after Joseph Bruce, known as Violent J, revealed that he has been diagnosed with a heart condition. Bruce dropped the bombshell at the Gathering of the Juggalos festival, which took place on August 21 […]
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- 8/26/2021
- by Myles McPartland
- Uinterview
Violent J, one half of the musical circus better known as the Insane Clown Posse, says the band’s touring days are coming to an end. Speaking to a crowd of fans at this year’s Gathering Of The Juggalos, Violent J revealed that the group’s next tour would be their last due to his ongoing heart issues. However, this…...
- 8/24/2021
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
At last weekend’s Gathering of the Juggalos, Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J revealed that he is suffering from heart problems and, as a result, the hip-hop duo will retire from touring — but not playing live altogether — after a farewell trek next year.
Violent J announced that he’s suffering from the more serious form of Atrial Fibrillation (otherwise known as a-fib), which causes the heart’s upper and lower chambers to beat irregularly and out of sync with each other. He said he first noticed something was wrong...
Violent J announced that he’s suffering from the more serious form of Atrial Fibrillation (otherwise known as a-fib), which causes the heart’s upper and lower chambers to beat irregularly and out of sync with each other. He said he first noticed something was wrong...
- 8/23/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Insane Clown Posse, Danny Brown, and Kid N Play lead the very eclectic lineup set to perform at the 2021 Gathering of the Juggalos, invading Thornville, Ohio’s Legend Valley on August 19th to 21st.
The 21st annual Gathering — returning after Covid canceled the 2020 fest — will also welcome dignitaries to the stage like Steve-o, Vanilla Ice, and To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen, who will serve as host of the Friday night festivities.
In addition to plenty of Faygo, the lineup for the fest also includes Big Hoodoo, R.A.
The 21st annual Gathering — returning after Covid canceled the 2020 fest — will also welcome dignitaries to the stage like Steve-o, Vanilla Ice, and To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen, who will serve as host of the Friday night festivities.
In addition to plenty of Faygo, the lineup for the fest also includes Big Hoodoo, R.A.
- 8/4/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Summer is upon us and that can only mean one thing, Summerslam is right around the corner. As we head closer to the second biggest show of the year, let’s take a look back at one of the best Summerslam events in history. Taking place in the “World’s Most Famous Arena” Madison Square Garden, Summerslamm 1998 was dubbed the “Highway To Hell”, featuring one of the best ladder matches of all time and many other fantastic matches. Here are all of the Summerslam 1998 matches ranked from worst to best. 8. The Oddities (Giant Silva, Golga and Kurrgan) defeated Kaientai (Dick
WWE Summerslam 1998 Matches Ranked From Worst To Best...
WWE Summerslam 1998 Matches Ranked From Worst To Best...
- 7/23/2021
- by David Coulson
- TVovermind.com
Cancel that celebratory Faygo toast, Juggalo Nation. Rap duo Insane Clown Posse have once again been shot down in their legal battle with the Department of Justice and the FBI over the designation of Juggalos — as their fans call themselves — as a gang. A report from the Ngrc stated that “many Juggalo subsets exhibit gang-like behavior and engage in criminal activity and violence.” Icp members Joseph Bruce (aka Violent J) and Joseph Utsler (Icp name: Shaggy 2 Dope) took up a legal battle with the government agencies after the National Gang Intelligence Center designated Juggalos as “a loosely organized hybrid...
- 12/19/2017
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Samantha Bee found constitutional enlightenment beneath the gleaming painted smile of the Insane Clown Posse on Full Frontal Wednesday.
In a segment focused on recent free speech issues, Bee looked at the Juggalo March, which Icp held in protest of the FBI's decision to label them "a loosely organized hybrid gang" in 2011. The designation has had real consequences for fans, one of whom said she lost physical custody of her kids because she went to an Icp concert.
"It was on all our behalves that Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J...
In a segment focused on recent free speech issues, Bee looked at the Juggalo March, which Icp held in protest of the FBI's decision to label them "a loosely organized hybrid gang" in 2011. The designation has had real consequences for fans, one of whom said she lost physical custody of her kids because she went to an Icp concert.
"It was on all our behalves that Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J...
- 9/21/2017
- Rollingstone.com
[[tmz:video id="0_j1sr3wrd"]] An Icp fan got punched in the face by Shaggy 2 Dope after he broke the cardinal Juggalo rule: don't waste a Juggalo's soda. A rep for Icp tells us the fight started when a fan wouldn't stop chucking plastic, unopened bottles of Faygo onstage towards the band at their show a couple of weeks back. For non-Juggalos, Faygo is a cheap, sugary, carbonated soda that's culturally important in the Juggalo world. Icp made Faygo...
- 7/28/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Insane Clown Posse has joined the chorus to bring a smile to the little girl who was horribly burned in an arson fire, and turns out the group has a familial connection. Icp is asking Juggalos to send Christmas cards to Safyre Terry -- the 8-year-old who lost her family in the fire. Turns out Safyre's dad -- who died in the blaze -- was part of the Juggalo community. Violent J tells us he...
- 12/13/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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World Championship Wrestling has been dead and buried for nigh on fifteen years now, and its corpse has been mined repeatedly for DVD sets, retro t-shirts, and premium video game Dlc.
WWE has never been afraid to tell us about their departed rival, but their version of WCW history is skewed to say the least. We hear about Goldberg, the nWo, and maybe the cruiserweights, because that’s what WCW was doing during the period they were beating WWE, but there’s literal decades of strange, wonderful wrestling that barely rates a mention according to them.
This list goes beyond the obvious, and well as outside WCW’s most successful periods, to paint a more accurate portrait of what was once one of the greatest promotions on Earth.
20. WCW’s Musical Renaissance – 1999-2000
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After 1999, it became harder and harder to find things to like in WCW.
World Championship Wrestling has been dead and buried for nigh on fifteen years now, and its corpse has been mined repeatedly for DVD sets, retro t-shirts, and premium video game Dlc.
WWE has never been afraid to tell us about their departed rival, but their version of WCW history is skewed to say the least. We hear about Goldberg, the nWo, and maybe the cruiserweights, because that’s what WCW was doing during the period they were beating WWE, but there’s literal decades of strange, wonderful wrestling that barely rates a mention according to them.
This list goes beyond the obvious, and well as outside WCW’s most successful periods, to paint a more accurate portrait of what was once one of the greatest promotions on Earth.
20. WCW’s Musical Renaissance – 1999-2000
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After 1999, it became harder and harder to find things to like in WCW.
- 9/8/2015
- by Matt O'Connell
- Obsessed with Film
The Insane Clown Posse have a new album out, The Marvelous Missing Link (Lost), so what better time to offer up a signed copy of Violent J’s book Behind the Paint, the complete autobiography of the lives of the Icp from… Continue Reading →
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- 5/8/2015
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Nearly a year and a half after announcing plans to sue, the Insane Clown Posse has officially filed a lawsuit against the FBI for allegedly violating their rights of free expression and association and due process. In the filing submitted today by Icp members Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, along with four other Juggalos, the group claims the FBI falsely categorized the band and its followers as a "loosely affiliated hybrid gang" in its 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment. The band is represented by the Aclu, and we would like to float the idea now that Matthew McConaughey portray their lawyer in the big-screen adaptation of the trial.
- 1/9/2014
- by Halle Kiefer
- Vulture
They’re no strangers to controversy and it seems Insane Clown Posse's antics over the years have garnered the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Justice Department.
Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (Joseph William Utsler) have joined forces with four of their biggest fans to file a lawsuit against the FBI and Department of Justice for violating their constitutional rights by classifying their Juggalo following as a gang.
Mr. J explained, “It’s time for the FBI to come to its senses and recognize that Juggalos are not a gang but a worldwide family united by the love of music.
“There has never been — and will never be — a music fan base quite like Juggalos, and while it is easy to fear what one does not understand, discrimination and bigotry against any group of people is just plain wrong and un-American.”
As a...
Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (Joseph William Utsler) have joined forces with four of their biggest fans to file a lawsuit against the FBI and Department of Justice for violating their constitutional rights by classifying their Juggalo following as a gang.
Mr. J explained, “It’s time for the FBI to come to its senses and recognize that Juggalos are not a gang but a worldwide family united by the love of music.
“There has never been — and will never be — a music fan base quite like Juggalos, and while it is easy to fear what one does not understand, discrimination and bigotry against any group of people is just plain wrong and un-American.”
As a...
- 1/8/2014
- GossipCenter
This story first appeared on Billboard.com. Insane Clown Posse is going to war -- legally -- against U.S. government agencies that have designated its fans, the Juggalos, as "a loosely affiliated hybrid gang." Story: Hollywood's Top 10 Legal Disputes of 2013 A lawsuit was filed Wednesday in the U.S. Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on behalf of Icp members Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (Joey Utsler) and four Juggalos claiming that their constitutional rights of free expression and association and due process have been violated due to the U.S. Department of
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- 1/8/2014
- by Gary Graff, Billboard
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Insane Clown Posse is Outraged the Federal Government has labeled their followers as a dangerous gang ... so now they've filed a lawsuit, demanding the Feds take back what they said.Icp claims a 2011 FBI report -- which referred to Juggalos as a "loosely organized hybrid gang" -- wrongly characterizes their fans as violent lawbreakers ... and has led to unwarranted harassment of their fans by law enforcement.In addition to Icp members Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope,...
- 1/8/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Pontiac, Mich. (AP) — An ex-publicist and lawyer for the rap duo Insane Clown Posse has sued them and their recording company, saying she was sexually harassed and asked to perform illegal acts. The Detroit News says 32-year-old Andrea Pellegrini filed suit Aug. 23 in Oakland County Circuit Court in the Detroit suburb of Pontiac. The defendants include group members Joseph "Shaggy 2 Dope" Bruce and Joseph "Violent J" Utsler and Psychopathic Records. The Associated Press left phone and email messages Tuesday night for group spokesman Jason Webber. The complaint says Pellegrini was "subjected to constant and...
- 9/18/2013
- by Associated Press
- Hitfix
The Insane Clown Posse has been sued by their former publicist/attorney who claims her office was a hot bed of sexual abuse -- which included dildos, vaginal devices and firearms. The person behind the suit is Andrea Pellegrini -- who claims she got the ax after reporting the alleged abuse to the honchos at Icp's record label, Psychopathic Records. According to the suit, filed in Michigan, Andrea details all sorts of crazy abuse --...
- 9/17/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Fuse has renewed Insane Clown Posse Theater for a second season. Production will begin immediately and there will be 10 new half-hour episodes.
Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope are the Insane Clown Posse, an American hip hop duo from Detroit. Each episode provides a mix of music videos and viral clips while the Posse provides uninhibited commentary. The duo also welcome special guests to their theater for one-on-one interviews and the chance to critique chosen videos with the band.
The first season finale airs tonight at 11pm on Fuse.
What do you think? Have you seen this show? Are you glad that it's coming back?...
Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope are the Insane Clown Posse, an American hip hop duo from Detroit. Each episode provides a mix of music videos and viral clips while the Posse provides uninhibited commentary. The duo also welcome special guests to their theater for one-on-one interviews and the chance to critique chosen videos with the band.
The first season finale airs tonight at 11pm on Fuse.
What do you think? Have you seen this show? Are you glad that it's coming back?...
- 9/12/2013
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Fuse announced today that the Insane Clown Posse Theater has been picked up for season two. The new season of Insane Clown Posse Theater will consist of ten new half-hour episodes and is set to begin production immediately. The season one finale of the popular series will premiere tonight, Wednesday, September 11 at 11 p.m. Et on Fuse. Insane Clown Posse Theater features Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope’s twisted take on what’s new in music and popular culture. Every week, Insane Clown Posse views a mix of music videos and viral clips and provides uninhibited commentary, as only they can. In the series, the duo watches both current and classic music videos while offering their funny and irreverent...
- 9/11/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
If you are like me, you cringe when you hear or see the Insane Clown Posse. They just seem a little silly and asinine to the most rational of us. But what if I told you the Insane Clown Posse have a really funny show on Fuse right now, where they make fun of stuff, […]
Sorry, But I Need To Take A Moment To Talk About Insane Clown Posse Theater...
Sorry, But I Need To Take A Moment To Talk About Insane Clown Posse Theater...
- 9/6/2013
- by Remy Carreiro
- TVovermind.com
New York — They are the self-proclaimed "Most Hated Band in the World," and now they're bringing their own theater of the absurd to the Fuse Network with the aptly titled "Insane Clown Posse Theater."
For 24 years, Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler have taken on the persona of wicked clowns, transforming themselves into their alter egos, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope.
On their weekly forum, the Detroit-area rappers critique all things pop culture, claiming to bring an outsider's perspective "as people not involved with pop culture." A good part of the show has the guys critiquing music videos, much like Beavis and Butthead from a generation ago.
"Maybe this is conceited, but I don't care," Bruce said. "This is what we believe right here. Nobody is qualified to do something like this as Icp because Icp is the only group in the position in the history of rock `n' roll...
For 24 years, Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler have taken on the persona of wicked clowns, transforming themselves into their alter egos, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope.
On their weekly forum, the Detroit-area rappers critique all things pop culture, claiming to bring an outsider's perspective "as people not involved with pop culture." A good part of the show has the guys critiquing music videos, much like Beavis and Butthead from a generation ago.
"Maybe this is conceited, but I don't care," Bruce said. "This is what we believe right here. Nobody is qualified to do something like this as Icp because Icp is the only group in the position in the history of rock `n' roll...
- 8/20/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
The 14th Annual "Gathering of the Juggalos" begins today, so now seems like an appropriate time for. Big Money Rustlas (2010) Director: Sam Firstenberg Stars: Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Ron Jeremy The Insane Clown Posse meets Wild Wild West. I am not a fan of the Insane Clown Posse. Aside from the "f*cking magnets, how do they work?" viral video, I haven't listened to any of their music. I didn't even know they dabbled in film until recently....
- 8/7/2013
- by Jason Adams
- JoBlo.com
You don't diss Insane Clown Posse and get away with it -- at least that's the lesson the rappers are teaching GQ Magazine for calling 'em the worst rappers of all time ... telling TMZ, GQ's talking out of its paisley, overly-coiffed ass.In case you missed GQ's recent feature "The 25 Worst Rappers of All Time" ... Icp reigns supreme at the top of the list, earning the #1 spot -- which is pretty bad, considering the competition...
- 7/11/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Starting July 24, the reverends Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope will be gracing the world with their insightful commentary on a new weekly half-hour TV show called Insane Clown Posse Theater. According to the folks over at Fuse, the show came about after the duo's web series of the same name became quite popular on Fuse.tv. The television version, like the web series, will feature Icp's commentary on popular music videos like Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe." But wait, there's more! The juggalo gods will also provide astute assessments of viral videos, perform ...
- 6/10/2013
- avclub.com
Attention, juggalos and juggalettes: Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse are getting a TV show. Fuse announced today that it's developing Insane Clown Posse Theater, a weekly half-hour show about the duo's "twisted take" on pop culture — think live-action Statler and Waldorf, but with face paint and Faygo and a really different outlook on the world. The show is based on Icp's current web series and will premiere in July. Rejoice, my ninjas!
- 6/10/2013
- by Margaret Lyons
- Vulture
Heads up, ninjas: Insane Clown Posse are coming to television. The hip-hop duo of Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope -- who call their fans ninjas and captivated the internet with the video "Miracles" -- are getting a new show on Fuse, "Insane Clown Posse Theater." They shot in New York City on Sunday outside the People's Improv Theater, where your humble correspondent happened to be walking. (I also exchanged a friendly nod with Shaggy 2 Dope.) Icp previously had an online show at Fuse.tv. In the new series, they will weigh in...
- 6/10/2013
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
Vice and Fuse made big gains — and Tasted cooked up strong results — in the week that ended September 12, according to our latest tally of Google-funded YouTube channels. Vice gained 3.2M views, for a total of 5.4M, helped by a video about Tardigrades — microscopic animals that were the first to survive the vacuum conditions of space. And Fuse had 1.9M more views than the previous week, for a total of 3.9M, based in part on Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope riffing on Carly Rae Jepsen’s video for her tune “Call Me Maybe”. We had trouble securing numbers for Tasted last week, and we were off the previous two weeks. But the channel came in this week at No. 44 with 323,997 views, far higher than we’ve seen since May when we started monitoring YouTube channels. For the entire chart, total views this week were -5.4% to...
- 9/14/2012
- by DAVID LIEBERMAN, Executive Editor
- Deadline TV
At this year's Gathering of the Juggalos, the annual festival for fans of Detroit's Insane Clown Posse (you may be familiar with the infamous YouTube promotional machine), the group promised via tweet that they'd be making "the biggest announcement of our career." That announcement, made on Thursday to a tent holding over a thousand Juggalos and Juggalettes, was that Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope will be suing the FBI for classifying their fans — the very Juggalos and Juggalettes in attendance — as a "'loosely organized hybrid gang' in its National Gang Threat Assessment," according to Spin. "As Icp's lawyer, friend, and longtime Juggalo, Ryan Farris said, 'This is a family of love, this ain't no organized crime family.'"Many fans in attendance reacted to the announcement with cries of "family!" and tears of joy, because, along with challenging the FBI (with the help of their lawyer), Icp has set...
- 8/12/2012
- by Sarah Bennett
- Vulture
Horrorcore hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse has declared that they would be suing the FBI for classifying their devoted fanbase--known as "Juggalos"--as a gang in the 2011 National Gang Assessment.
Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope made the announcement at the 2012 Gathering of the Juggalos on August 9, Spin reports.
The rappers said they would go through with the lawsuit ""no matter what it costs or what it takes," eliciting cheering, cheers of "Family," and even some crying.
The "Juggalos" are best known for their elaborate, clownish make-up and annual "Gathering of the Juggalos" celebration.
The FBI maintains, however, that subsets of the Juggalos "exhibit gang-like behavior and engage in criminal activity in violence," according to a 2011 report.
The FBI classifies the Juggalos as a "loosely-organized hybrid gang."
The report defines a hybrid gang as being a "non-traditional gang with multiple affiliations," and notes that most crimes committed by Juggalos "involve simple assault,...
Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope made the announcement at the 2012 Gathering of the Juggalos on August 9, Spin reports.
The rappers said they would go through with the lawsuit ""no matter what it costs or what it takes," eliciting cheering, cheers of "Family," and even some crying.
The "Juggalos" are best known for their elaborate, clownish make-up and annual "Gathering of the Juggalos" celebration.
The FBI maintains, however, that subsets of the Juggalos "exhibit gang-like behavior and engage in criminal activity in violence," according to a 2011 report.
The FBI classifies the Juggalos as a "loosely-organized hybrid gang."
The report defines a hybrid gang as being a "non-traditional gang with multiple affiliations," and notes that most crimes committed by Juggalos "involve simple assault,...
- 8/12/2012
- by Hilary Hanson
- Huffington Post
Horror-rap duo Insane Clown Posse might not understand how magnets work, but they seem to have a firm grip on the machinations of the legal system. Or at least the concepts behind publicity-grabbing. Insane Clown Posse -- aka, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope -- announced at their annual Gathering of the Juggalos event at Cave-In-Rock, Illinois on Friday that they plan to sue the Federal Bureau of Investigation for unfairly categorizing their fan base as a criminal gang. Also read: Charlie Sheen: Pelted With Affection by Insane Clown Posse Fans? (Video) Icp's...
- 8/10/2012
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
The Insane Clown Posse is straight up pissed at the FBI, yo ... claiming the feds were Wrong for classifying their "Juggalo" superfans as a dangerous street gang ... and now the Clowns have lawyered up, hoping to sue the government. Icp believes several members of their Juggalo faithful have had their rights violated ever since the group appeared on the FBI's National Gang Threat Assessment list in 2011. The feds believe "many Juggalo subsets exhibit gang-like behavior...
- 8/10/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Colt Cabana has one of the most unique jobs in the world: comedic pro wrestler. When he's not busy dishing out punches and bodyslams for rabid crowds, he's making them laugh with his patented brand of slapstick. And this week, he's got to perform in front of one of the most intimidating crowds in the world: the Gathering of the Juggalos, the yearly summer music festival hosted by the notorious hip hop act, the Insane Clown Posse. Thousands of fans with painted faces will be heading to the sweltering heat of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, for five days of Faygo soda, nudity and illegal substances -- and it's Cabana's job to play the villain as a marijuana-hating police officer.
The proud Chicago native has developed a eclectic resume; he's a onetime WWE superstar who has carved out his own independent path (but he's still best buds and former roommate of current WWE...
The proud Chicago native has developed a eclectic resume; he's a onetime WWE superstar who has carved out his own independent path (but he's still best buds and former roommate of current WWE...
- 8/8/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Fire, low riders, fast food, wrestling and Faygo? It must be time for another Insane Clown Posse album. The Detroit rap duo's latest album "The Mighty Death Pop" arrives in stores in August, and it sounds as inescapable as the apocalypse. Violent J. and Shaggy 2 Dope announced the album with a typically bombastic infomercial featuring all of your favorite things. But, unless you're a hardcore Juggalo (or a "Saturday Night Live" writer), good luck sitting through the whole 18 minutes. Emulating the sort of fear-mongering faux news of a number of cable programs, the video's opening sets the scene. A sinister voice...
- 4/21/2012
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
While the Internet was up in arms after Bradley Cooper was named People's Sexiest Man Alive over Ryan Gosling, we doubt there'll be as much controversy surrounding the Boston Phoenix's Unsexiest Men of 2011 list.
Ranging from Ashton Kutcher (#100) to the Insane Clown Posse (#1), the annual list encompasses all things unattractive. Also on the list are people like Gary Shirley from "Teen Mom" (#26), Herman Cain (#2), Kris Humphries (#65), Guy Fieri (#22) and Dr. Oz (#14).
We'd respectfully disagree with their selections of Taylor Lautner (#88) -- the Phoenix must be Team Edward -- Anderson Cooper (#81) and Jimmy Fallon (#93), but hey, you can't please everyone.
Here's the Top 10:10. Dr. Conrad Murray 9. John Lackey and Josh Beckett8. Doug Hutchison7. Anthony Weiner6. Tyler, The Creator5. Charlie Sheen4. Hank Williams Jr.3. Julian Assange2. Herman Cain1. Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope (a.k.a. the Insane Clown Posse)
What do you think of the Phoenix's selections? Who do...
Ranging from Ashton Kutcher (#100) to the Insane Clown Posse (#1), the annual list encompasses all things unattractive. Also on the list are people like Gary Shirley from "Teen Mom" (#26), Herman Cain (#2), Kris Humphries (#65), Guy Fieri (#22) and Dr. Oz (#14).
We'd respectfully disagree with their selections of Taylor Lautner (#88) -- the Phoenix must be Team Edward -- Anderson Cooper (#81) and Jimmy Fallon (#93), but hey, you can't please everyone.
Here's the Top 10:10. Dr. Conrad Murray 9. John Lackey and Josh Beckett8. Doug Hutchison7. Anthony Weiner6. Tyler, The Creator5. Charlie Sheen4. Hank Williams Jr.3. Julian Assange2. Herman Cain1. Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope (a.k.a. the Insane Clown Posse)
What do you think of the Phoenix's selections? Who do...
- 12/8/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Here are a few things we learned this week on the web: If you dress your kid in cute moccasins and your last name is Kardashian, you can offer “advice” to moms on the Internet; the guys of Insane Clown Posse are good sports, except when it comes to a dude kissing them; and Saturday Night Live‘s Christine Nangle wants to have your baby.
Aim High | This is a particularly bad day for Nick. He’s on the run from a Russian mercenary and the Mob, and his whole high school despises him because he spoiled the senior prank.
Aim High | This is a particularly bad day for Nick. He’s on the run from a Russian mercenary and the Mob, and his whole high school despises him because he spoiled the senior prank.
- 12/7/2011
- by Sheryl Rothmuller
- TVLine.com
Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, a.k.a, rap-metal duo Insane Clown Posse, are the latest guests to get up close and personal with "Saturday Night Live" writer Mike O'Brien on "7 Minutes In Heaven."
They cover it all in the interview -- lyrics, calorie counting, parenting -- so you're sure to get a well-rounded view of the dudes behind that crazy juggalo makeup. And as always, O'Brien tries to finish things off with a casual makeout sesh.
We won't spoil it for you and tell you how that works out, though.
They cover it all in the interview -- lyrics, calorie counting, parenting -- so you're sure to get a well-rounded view of the dudes behind that crazy juggalo makeup. And as always, O'Brien tries to finish things off with a casual makeout sesh.
We won't spoil it for you and tell you how that works out, though.
- 11/28/2011
- by Christine Friar
- Huffington Post
There's awkward, and then there's "Insane Clown Posse on Seven Minutes in Heaven awkward." The duo stopped by Mike O'Brien's interview-in-a-closet series recently and boy oh boy was it a trainwreck. The guys respond pretty seriously to a bunch of O'Brien's rapid-fire, jokey questions — why yes, they are overprotective fathers and they're not that insane — and then make a bit in which Violent J is a parent complaining about Insane Clown Posse lyrics less humorous than it is uncomfortably believable. Oh, and the attempted kiss at the end? Yeesh. On top of it being a little homophobic, the situation is also tenser than every single moment on "Between Two Ferns" combined. All Icp awkwardness aside, though, Mike O'Brien is pretty funny, so you all should probably hurry up and log onto Internet.com if you want him [...]...
- 11/26/2011
- Nerve
In an annual report on gang trends known as the National Gang Threat Assessment, the FBI has stated that the Insane Clown Posse fans known as juggalos — or juggalettes, if you have a uterus and really, really love to drink Faygo — pose a threat to national security by engaging in "gang-like criminal activity, such as felony assaults, thefts, robberies, and drug sales." The fans of the Detroit rap group are notorious for wearing clown face paint, as well as for the annual Gathering of the Juggalos convention, which, for the uninitiated, is like Woodstock with wet T-shirt contests and wrestling in lamb's blood. Although Juggalos have been accused of criminal behavior in the past, with police departments in Utah, California, and New Mexico classifying them as gangs, most Juggalos deny any connection to gang activity, and Icp members Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope have spoken out [...]...
- 10/29/2011
- Nerve
Icp team up with former White Stripes frontman to cover a Mozart canon — much to the consternation of White's fans.
By James Montgomery
Insane Clown Posse
Photo: Psychopathic Records
It was the biggest (and decidedly Wtf-est) news to hit in the post-"Beyoncé is preggers!" era: Jack White, revered retroist, songwriter and producer, had teamed up with the Insane Clown Posse, best known for wearing face paint and spraying Faygo everywhere, to cover a lesser-known Mozart canon, the title of which, literally, translates to "Lick me in the arse."
Yeah. In fact, the collaboration seemed so odd that most thought it was nothing more than an elaborate hoax. Only it wasn't — and the proof exists on White's Third Man Records' website, where the full version of "Lech Mich Im Arsch" can be heard in all its, uh, glory. And if this whole thing leaves you feeling a bit puzzled, well,...
By James Montgomery
Insane Clown Posse
Photo: Psychopathic Records
It was the biggest (and decidedly Wtf-est) news to hit in the post-"Beyoncé is preggers!" era: Jack White, revered retroist, songwriter and producer, had teamed up with the Insane Clown Posse, best known for wearing face paint and spraying Faygo everywhere, to cover a lesser-known Mozart canon, the title of which, literally, translates to "Lick me in the arse."
Yeah. In fact, the collaboration seemed so odd that most thought it was nothing more than an elaborate hoax. Only it wasn't — and the proof exists on White's Third Man Records' website, where the full version of "Lech Mich Im Arsch" can be heard in all its, uh, glory. And if this whole thing leaves you feeling a bit puzzled, well,...
- 9/1/2011
- MTV Music News
Charlie Sheen was pelted with missiles and suffered a barrage of booing during an appearance at music festival Gathering of the Juggalos on Saturday.
The wildman actor took to the main stage to host the event in Illinois but his appearance was met with fury by music fans, who were quick to show their displeasure by launching plastic bottles at the bemused former Two and a Half Men star.
Remarking that he "should have worn my f**king goggles", Sheen eventually left the stage to make way for the next musical act on the bill of the four-day rap and wrestling event.
Speaking ahead of Sheen's appearance, Violent J - a member of Insane Clown Posse, who organised the annual festival - said, "Even when you're Charlie Sheen status, somebody that's seen it all, you've still never seen anything like the Gathering. There's nothing like it. I think Juggalos won't be respected until 20 years after they're done. Everybody will look back on it and say, that was great. That was history."...
The wildman actor took to the main stage to host the event in Illinois but his appearance was met with fury by music fans, who were quick to show their displeasure by launching plastic bottles at the bemused former Two and a Half Men star.
Remarking that he "should have worn my f**king goggles", Sheen eventually left the stage to make way for the next musical act on the bill of the four-day rap and wrestling event.
Speaking ahead of Sheen's appearance, Violent J - a member of Insane Clown Posse, who organised the annual festival - said, "Even when you're Charlie Sheen status, somebody that's seen it all, you've still never seen anything like the Gathering. There's nothing like it. I think Juggalos won't be respected until 20 years after they're done. Everybody will look back on it and say, that was great. That was history."...
- 8/15/2011
- WENN
Charlie Sheen received a mixed reaction at the Gathering of the Juggalos over the weekend. The former Two and a Half Men actor's appearance at the music festival in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois on Saturday night was met with both boos and jeers, according to reports. Video from the event shows several fans cheering for the star, although he also has to avoid an object thrown at the stage. At the end of the video, he catches another object and jokes that he will leave the stage and make way for the next act "before he gets impaled". Watch Charlie Sheen at the Gathering of the Juggalos below: Insane Clown Posse told The Hollywood Reporter before the festival that Sheen agreed to host the Saturday night event because he "wanted to do something different". Violent J said: "Even when you're Charlie Sheen status, somebody that's (more)...
- 8/15/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
Charlie Sheen received a mixed reaction at the Gathering of the Juggalos over the weekend. The former Two and a Half Men actor's appearance at the music festival in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois on Saturday night was met with both boos and jeers, according to reports. Video from the event shows several fans cheering for the star, although he also has to avoid an object thrown at the stage. At the end of the video, he catches another object and jokes that he will leave the stage and make way for the next act "before he gets impaled". Watch Charlie Sheen at the Gathering of the Juggalos below: Insane Clown Posse told The Hollywood Reporter before the festival that Sheen agreed to host the Saturday night event because he "wanted to do something different". Violent J said: "Even when you're Charlie Sheen status, somebody that's (more)...
- 8/15/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
After last year's attacks of Tila Tequila and Method Man , you'd think the Gathering of the Juggalos would Increase security. Not only would you be wrong, but they're doing the Exact Opposite. Violent J from the Insane Clown Posse (the group behind the annual festival) tells TMZ ... Icp feels the Talent was to blame for last year's violence ... because they incited the crowd while onstage. Mr. J believes the performers lined up for the 2011 festival...
- 7/11/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Charlie Sheen‘s thoughts, how do they work? So soon after announcing his Comedy Central roast, Charlie Sheen’s Gathering of the Juggalos gig takes him to new heights of mockery. From us, anyway. Icp’s Violent J reported to TMZ that Sheen had expressed interest in performing at the yearly festival back in April, but the clown posse was convinced they wouldn’t be able to afford him. Fortunately for them, Charlie was “so into the message of the festival,” (read: so fired from Two and A Half Men), that both sides agreed on a “reasonable amount” for him to face the clown army this August. So, what constitutes a “reasonable amount” of orange Faygo and loose lunch meat?
Seeing as how Icp’s loyal band of ninjas ripped apart Tila Tequila and Method Man during gatherings past, hopefully Sheen’s Violent Torpedo of Truth tour will prove to...
Seeing as how Icp’s loyal band of ninjas ripped apart Tila Tequila and Method Man during gatherings past, hopefully Sheen’s Violent Torpedo of Truth tour will prove to...
- 7/7/2011
- by Halle Kiefer
- TheFabLife - Movies
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