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Insane Clown Posse (commonly known as ICP) is an American rap duo originally from Wayne, Michigan but formed in the neighborhood of Delray. ICP consists of Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (Joseph Utsler). The duo was originally part of a larger group known as Inner City Posse, which broke up in 1992. Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope usually appear in full black and white "evil clown" makeup. The duo has earned one platinum album and four gold albums.^[1] They also have starred in their own feature film and formed their own wrestling federation JCW, Juggalo Championshit Wrestling. ICP has dedicated followers, known as Juggalos and/or Juggalettes. In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Psychopathic Records logo, the Hatchetman, designed by Shaggy 2 Dope of ICP. Psychopathic Records, also known as the Hatchet, is an independent record label based in Novi, Michigan, in the United States. ... Jive Records is an American record label, owned by Sony BMG, and operates as a quarter of the Zomba Label Group. ... Hollywood Records is a record label owned by Disney. ... Wayne is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Del Ray is the south western most section of Detroit, Michigan. ... Insane Clown Posse (ICP) is a horrorcore rap group from suburban Detroit. ... Insane Clown Posse (ICP) is a horrorcore rap group from suburban Detroit. ... Inner City Posse (1984-1991) was a rap group from suburban Michigan. ... The image of the evil clown is a recent development in American popular culture in which the playful trope of the clown is rendered as disturbing through the use of horror elements and dark humor. ... The description Gold Album is applied to recorded music albums that have sold a minimum number of copies (in the US, currently 500,000 sales). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with RIAA certification. ... Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW) is an independent professional wrestling promotion run by the rap duo, Insane Clown Posse (Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J). ... Juggalos at a Gathering A Juggalo (male or female) or Juggalette (more commonly used for a female) is a member of the group that has grown up around the fanbase of the Michigan rap/horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse (ICP), and related recording artists at Psychopathic Records. ... A Young ICP Enthusiast The rap group ICP (Insane Clown Posse) first began to call themselves Juggalos and eventually they extended the phrase to include all of their most loyal fans. ...

History

ICP began in the late 1980s, when a small group of rappers known as the Inner City Posse were performing locally in Detroit. In 1990 Joseph Bruce ("Violent J") released "Intelligence and Violence" along with D-Lyrical. Then he, along with his long time friend, Joseph Ustler ("Shaggy 2 Dope") released "Bass-ment Cuts" in 1991. Tracks Intro Intellignece and Violence The Wizard Of Delray Violent Js the Mack Gangsta Codes Inner City Posse (Interlude) Gangsta Times Something to Say Violent Times D-Day ... Bass-ment Cuts is a 1990 album by the Inner City Posse. ...

The first release that gained them local attention was Dog Beats in 1991. This album led to the beginning of a long lasting and fulfilling relationship with their manager, Alex Abbiss. After gaining a certain level of experience in music, the group decided they wanted to move in a different direction. Then one night in late 1991 Violent J had a strange dream "of a clown, a carnival spirit, with six joker cards in his hands". That marked the beginning of the Insane Clown Posse. ICP would release six "Jokers Cards", warning the world of impending doom. Each Joker's Card album insert featured the cryptic message "After All Six Have Risen The End Of Time Will Consume Us All". Soon, ICP began their "Journey of the Dark Carnival" by starting work on the first Joker's Card titled Carnival Of Carnage. This also began their longtime friendship with producer Mike E. Clark, who would produce their music up until 2001 and again in 2006. Dog Beats is an early album by Insane Clown Posse released in 1991. ... Carnival of Carnage is the first Jokers Card by the Insane Clown Posse. ... Mike E. Clark is a musician and producer known for his work with the group Insane Clown Posse. ...

Carnival of Carnage era (1992 - 1993)

In 1991 ICP began recording Carnival of Carnage. After finding a producer named Chuck Miller, They recorded only 3 songs "Red Neck Hoe","Your Rebel Flag" and "Psychopathic". ICP realized Chuck Miller was scamming them since ICP didn't have much knowledge of producing tactics so they decided it was time to look for a new producer. Then they found Mike Clark who along with Esham helped them record and produce the rest of Carnival of Carnage. After a strenuous amount of time promoting and their third member John Kickjazz dropping out they finally released their first joker's card, Carnival of Carnage in October 1992, on their independent label Psychopathic Records. They hinted that the next five major-release albums would be numbered in this fashion. They also said that "the end will consume us all" once the Sixth Joker's Card was revealed, and that their fans would know all there is to know about the Dark Carnival (alternately referred to as "The Dead Carnival" on The Riddlebox) - something that the band refers to on every album as a powerful force that has spoken to them. On its release date, "Carnival" sold only 17 copies. Image File history File links Album cover for Carnival of Carnage, ICPs first Jokers Card album. ... Image File history File links Album cover for Carnival of Carnage, ICPs first Jokers Card album. ... Carnival of Carnage is the first Jokers Card by the Insane Clown Posse. ... Carnival of Carnage is the first Jokers Card by the Insane Clown Posse. ... Psychopathic Records logo, the Hatchetman, designed by Shaggy 2 Dope of ICP. Psychopathic Records, also known as the Hatchet, is an independent record label based in Novi, Michigan, in the United States. ... The Dark Carnival is the subject of a pseudo-theosophical philosophy presented on a series of albums by the horrorcore rap group Insane Clown Posse, known as the 6 Jokers Cards albums. ... The Riddlebox is an album by Insane Clown Posse. ...

In 1993, the group released an EP titled Beverly Kills 50187 as a sideshow EP between the first and second Joker's Cards. This is the only album to feature a third member of ICP called Greez-E. Beverly Kills 50187 was an album released by horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse in 1993 on the Psychopathic Records label. ...

The Ringmaster/Riddlebox era (1994 - 1996)

In March 1994, ICP released the second Joker's Card, The Ringmaster on Psychopathic Records. The Ringmaster gained ICP a strong local following and with strong promoting and performing The Ringmaster sold 100,000 copies. They began to sell out much larger clubs like St. Andrew's Hall and the State Theater and began playing in neighboring states such as Ohio. In August 1994 ICP released The Terror Wheel EP and gained local radio play with the song "Dead Body Man". 1994 continued to be a big year for ICP with the first Hallowicked show in Detroit along with a Christmas album "Carnival X-Mas" and a solo album titled "Fuck Off." by Shaggy 2 Dope. After selling big locally and gaining attention they signed with Jive in 1995. In October 1995 The Riddlebox was released on Jive Records. Ringmaster coverart for the second jokers card of the Insane Clown Posse File links The following pages link to this file: The Ringmaster ... Ringmaster coverart for the second jokers card of the Insane Clown Posse File links The following pages link to this file: The Ringmaster ... The Second Jokers Card album by the Insane Clown Posse, The Ringmaster is supposedly all of your sins and hatred whipped and spun into form, a form that will bring about this dreaded Carnivals visit -- (Adapted From Wax Museum). This album includes the original version of Mr. ... The Second Jokers Card album by the Insane Clown Posse, The Ringmaster is supposedly all of your sins and hatred whipped and spun into form, a form that will bring about this dreaded Carnivals visit -- (Adapted From Wax Museum). This album includes the original version of Mr. ... Tracks Dead Body Man Skitsofranic The Smog Out I Stuck Her With My Wang Amys In The Attic ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Fuck Off is the first solo EP by Shaggy 2 Dope (Joseph Utsler), one half of the duo Insane Clown Posse, released in 1994 on his self owned label, Psychopathic Records. ... Look up jive, jiving in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Riddlebox is an album by Insane Clown Posse. ...

"Riddle Box" was the first Insane Clown posse album to be released outside of Detroit, due to ICP's strong promoting tactics throughout the Midwest. In between Hollywood Records buying ICP's contract from Jive in 1996 they released the "Tunnel of Love" EP. This is an album cover. ... This is an album cover. ... The Riddlebox is an album by Insane Clown Posse. ... Tunnel of love may refer to: Tunnel of love (amusement ride), the amusement park boat ride Tunnel of Love (album), an album by Bruce Springsteen Tunnel of Love (song), a song by Dire Straits Tunnel of Love EP, an album by Insane Clown Posse Category: ...

Around this time, ICP were frequently seen inside Ultrasound Music in Cleveland, OH handing out demo tapes and flyers for their shows at the Grog Shop. They said Cleveland was like their "second home." They advertised these events by parking a cube truck painted black and parked with various simple clown markings outside the venue.

Both "The Ringmaster" and "The Riddlebox" have been certified gold.^[1] The Second Jokers Card album by the Insane Clown Posse, The Ringmaster is supposedly all of your sins and hatred whipped and spun into form, a form that will bring about this dreaded Carnivals visit -- (Adapted From Wax Museum). This album includes the original version of Mr. ... The Riddlebox is an album by Insane Clown Posse. ...

The Great Milenko/Amazing Jekel Brothers era (1997 - 1999)

In 1997, the duo released the 4th Joker Card, The Great Milenko. The Great Milenko is the fourth of six Jokers Cards albums released by the Insane Clown Posse. ...

The album was recorded at the studios of Hollywood Records, a Disney-owned record label. After the recording was completed, a board of Disney representatives threatened to halt the release of the album unless significant changes were made to its content. To ensure that their major-label debut would see the light of day, ICP obliged and removed three songs from the album and altered the content of others. However, just six hours after the album's initial release, it was unexpectedly pulled from the shelves. ICP's upcoming tour was canceled, and they were dropped from Hollywood Records. It was later revealed that Disney had received a flood criticism from religious organizations, and, in fear of tarnishing their reputation, had forced Hollywood Records to drop ICP.

A minor media frenzy followed, fueled by ICP appearances on MTV to express outrage over being dropped by Hollywood Records. Originally unwilling to nullify ICP's recording contract and relinquish ownership of the album, Hollywood eventually agreed to allow Island Records to release the album in its uncut form. The controversy turned out to be a blessing in disguise for ICP; the high-profile debacle had created public interest in the duo and their music. The first single, "Halls of Illusions," and the second, "Hokus Pokus," both received airplay on MTV.

Four songs from the album were made into music videos: "Piggy Pie", "Halls Of Illusions", "Hokus Pokus (although it should be noted that the version in the video is actually the 'Headhunta'z Remix' found on Forgotten Freshness Volumes 1 & 2)", and "How Many Times,"

In 1998, the group released the first of a series of compilation albums, titled Forgotten Freshness Volumes 1 & 2. This album has been certified gold, and is their only non-studio album to have been so certified.

In 1999, the 5th Joker Card, The Amazing Jeckel Brothers, was released. The Amazing Jeckel Brothers is the 5th Jokers Card album by the Insane Clown Posse. ...

"The Amazing Jeckel Brothers" debuted at number four on the Billboard charts, just beneath The Backstreet Boys during the boy band craze, and two years after the Disney scandal. The single, "Another Love Song," was made into a video and put in MTV's regular rotation. The duo also made an appearance at the Woodstock '99 festival. The Amazing Jeckel Brothers would prove to be ICP's biggest mainstream success.

The Amazing Jeckel Brothers has been certified gold by the RIAA,^[1] although Insane Clown Posse press materials claim the album has achieved platinum status.^[2]

Big Money Hustlas (2000)

Insane Clown Posse's self-produced first feature film, Big Money Hustlas, was released in 2000. The film was something of an underground hit. In addition to both Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, in the lead roles of Big Baby Sweets and Sugar Bear, the film also co-starred Jamie Madrox and Monoxide of Twiztid as Violent J's henchmen; and Big Stank and Lil' Poot, and Harland Williams as Officer Harry Cox. There are also cameo appearances by Mick Foley and The Misfits. The film featured music by both Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid. Most of the ICP material was from The Amazing Jeckel Brothers. Image File history File links Big_money_hustlas_cover. ... Image File history File links Big_money_hustlas_cover. ... DVD cover of Big Money Hustlas Big Money Hustlas is a low-budget parody movie created in 2000 by the Insane Clown Posse and directed by John Cafiero. ... Twiztid is a hardcore hip hop/horrorcore rap group from Eastpointe, Michigan, formed in 1997. ... Harland Michael Williams (born November 14, 1962 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian-born comedian, actor, and radio personality. ... Michael Francis Mick Foley, Sr. ... This article is about the band. ... The Amazing Jeckel Brothers is the 5th Jokers Card album by the Insane Clown Posse. ...

The Bizaar/Bizzar era (2000 - 2001)

In 2000, ICP was disappointed by the way Island Records had been promoting them and didn't want the label to release the final Joker's Card. Since they still had two more records left to release to fulfill their contract with Island, they released Bizaar and Bizzar, as separate albums. Both albums were released on the same day. Image File history File links http://www. ... Image File history File links http://www. ... Image File history File links http://www. ... Image File history File links http://www. ... Bizaar is one of two CDs released by Insane Clown Posse on October 31, 2000. ... Bizzar is an audio compact disc released on October 31, 2000 by the group Insane Clown Posse. ...

Before the release of these albums, Sharon Osbourne, on The Howard Stern Show, bet Insane Clown Posse that their next record wouldn't sell more than 200,000 copies, and that they would be subsequently dropped from their distributor. Violent J claimed the album would sell 500,000. Together, "Bizaar" and "Bizzar" sold over 250,000 each, totaling over 500,000.^{[citation needed]} ICP claims they won the bet, but there is disagreement as to whether Bizaar counts as one release or half of the originally planned release. Violent J also said on a later appearance on Howard Stern that "The Wraith: Shangri-La" was the album the bet was about. "Shangri-La" sold less than "Bizzar Bizaar." Also, ICP was in fact dropped from their distributor after the release of the "Bizaar Bizzar" albums. Violent J claimed that they had forgotten to renew the contract.^{[citation needed]} Regardless, ICP claims to have won the bet and has asked Osbourne to make a donation to charity to honor the bet. Osbourne has not responded. Sharon Rachel Osbourne (nÃ©e Levy, previously Arden; born 9 October 1952) is an English music manager and promoter, television personality and presenter. ... This article is about the radio show hosted by Howard Stern. ...

ICP also clashed with MTV over the release of their videos for "Lets Go All the Way," a cover song from the band Sly Fox, and "Tilt - A - Whirl." MTV agreed to show the videos but broadcast them late at night. Eventually, ICP requested that every Juggalo/Juggalette vote for the video "Lets Go All the Way" on MTV's Daily Top Ten show, TRL. Despite a large number of votes in favor of the video, MTV refused to play it. Although never played on TRL, the "Let's Go All the Way" video continued to be played on MTV late at night or early in the morning. TRL redirects here. ...

ICP released an EP with Chaos! comics entitled The Pendulum EP. The EP was originally released as a dozen singles in the ICP comic series from the same company but was later re-release as a EP with the graphic novel version of the comic series. Chaos! Comics company logo. ... The Pendulum is a series of comic books based upon the Dark Carnival universe, envisioned by the Insane Clown Posse. ...

In 2001, the group released their second compilation album, titled Forgotten Freshness Volume 3. Tracks Intro Cartoon Nightmares Posse On Vernor Fly Away (Zug Izland ft. ...

The Wraith era (2002 - 2004)

When the sixth Joker's Card debuted, it was revealed that there would be two versions. While the face of the Sixth Joker's Card was "The Wraith" (or simply Death), The Wraith had two "exhibits" to present to all who will listen: Shangri-La and Hell. Each of the exhibits was given its own album. Image File history File links ICP_JOKER6_Shangrila. ... Image File history File links ICP_JOKER6_Shangrila. ... Grim Reaper redirects here. ... The Wraith: Shangri-La is an album by the band Insane Clown Posse, released in November 2002. ...

In November 2002, ten years after the first Joker's Card was released, The Wraith: Shangri-La was released. The album was panned by most critics and labeled "The Worst Album of All Time" by Blender Magazine. Although reviled by critics, the album spawned a successful single, "Juggalo Homies," which received radio airplay. a music video of the song was played on both MTV2 and Fuse. On the album's final track, it is revealed that the group follows God and that the hidden message of their music was always to follow God and make it to Heaven. The Wraith: Shangri-La is an album by the band Insane Clown Posse, released in November 2002. ... Blender is an American magazine that bills itself as the ultimate guide to music and more. ... MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on digital cable and satellite television, and is progressively being added to basic cable lineups across the nation. ... Look up fuse in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ... For other uses, see Heaven (disambiguation). ...

In 2003, Violent J released his first solo album, named Wizard of the Hood. The album is a parody of The Wizard of Oz. A single based on the same idea had been previously released on the "Carnival of Carnage" album. Wizard of the Hood is a solo album by Violent J. He and Shaggy 2 Dope decided to each do a solo. ... The Wizard of Oz (film) redirects here. ...

In August 2004, the duo released the Wraith's second exhibit, The Wraith: Hell's Pit. The album was better received by critics, but did not receive as much media attention. "Bowling Balls" was released as a radio promo, and a video of the song was released on the bonus disc included with the album. Image File history File linksMetadata ICP_JOKER6_Hellspit. ... Image File history File linksMetadata ICP_JOKER6_Hellspit. ...

The Calm era (2005 - 2006)

With the release of The Wraith albums, the Jokers Card era ended. In 2005, the band released an EP entitled The Calm, which was to be the prelude to their next album, The Tempest. The ICP produced the album, which featured a new sound.^[3] However, "The Calm" is widely regarded as Insane Clown Posse's worst album. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Calm is the new Insane Clown Posse CD that was released May 17, 2005. ... The Calm is the new Insane Clown Posse CD that was released May 17, 2005. ... The Tempest is an album by the horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse. ...

In November 2005, ICP released their fourth compilation album, Forgotten Freshness Volume 4. Unlike their other compilation albums, "Forgotten Freshness Volume 4" contained several new songs. The album's single, "The People," was made into a music video in 2006. The video features ICP rehearsing the song in their studio, with photos of juggalos and fans flashing on the screen. This marks the first time ICP has made a music video from a non-studio album. Image File history File links Icp-wraith-remix-albums-cover. ... Image File history File links Icp-wraith-remix-albums-cover. ... The Forgotten Freshness series of CDs feature rare and unreleased tracks by the Insane Clown Posse. ...

In 2006, Shaggy 2 Dope released his first full-length solo album, Fuck The Fuck Off. It was his first solo work since 1994's Fuck Off EP. Shortly afterwards, Insane Clown Posse released their first remix album, called The Wraith: Remix Albums, which contained remixes of most of the tracks off both "Wraith" albums. F.T.F.O., for Fuck The Fuck Off, is the second album released by Shaggy 2 Dope of the Insane Clown Posse. ... Fuck off is an expletive derived from fuck, meaning go away. A phrase of British origin, it has since entered into common usage around the globe; an American counterpart derived from it is go fuck yourself. In some countries where the locals only exposure to English has been around people...

The Tempest era (2007 - present)

In February 2007, ICP were featured on a final episode of VH1's The White Rapper Show. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Tempest is an album by the horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse. ... ego trips The White Rapper Show is an American reality television series on the VH1 cable network. ...

On February 23, 2007 ICP released the first single for "The Tempest," entitled "I Do This." They also announced that Twiztid would join them on their Tempest World Tour. This was quickly followed by a second track, "Haunted Bumps," and a photo, presumably the cover, which features ICP riding a roller coaster and a new logo composed of Insane Clown Posse written in lightning. is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Twiztid is a hardcore hip hop/horrorcore rap group from Eastpointe, Michigan, formed in 1997. ...

After a long delay, The Tempest was finally released on March 20, 2007. It was met with a mixed response from fans. Despite the mixed response, most fans agreed it was much better than The Calm. The Tempest is an album by the horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse. ... is the 79th day of the year (80th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The Calm is the new Insane Clown Posse CD that was released May 17, 2005. ...

An advertisement inside the album announced that the next EP, Eye of the Storm, would be released at the 2007 Gathering of the Juggalos. "The Tempest" debuted at number twenty on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling some 33,000 copies in its first week.^[1] As of June 2007, it had sold around 70,000 copies. On their Hallowicked Tour 2007, the ICP announced that they were currently working on a follow-up from their Eye of the Storm EP. An album dealing with the "destruction of the world" is due to be released in 2008-2009. The ICP has said the delay is because they are working on a new film and another "Dark Lotus" album. Eye of the Storm is the latest EP from horrorcore rap group Insane Clown Posse set to be released at the [Gathering of the Juggalos 2007]. Announced in the insert that came with The Tempest, The Eye of the Storm will feature eight brand new tracks, including the storm themed... The Eye of the Storm is the latest EP from horrorcore rap group Insane Clown Posse, which was set to be released at the [Gathering of the Juggalos 2007]. Announced in the insert that came with The Tempest, the Eye of the Storm EP will feature eight brand new tracks...

Collaborations

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Fan base

Fans of ICP are called Juggalos (female fans may be alternately referred to as Juggalettes or simply Lettes). Juggalos that are perceived as fake are referred to by real juggalos as "juggahoes" or "juffalos" or "juffahoes". "Juggalo" is derived from one of Violent J's alter-egos, "The Juggla", a psychotic carnival juggler from the ICP song of the same name. Juggalos often paint their faces in (but the variety seen is never limited to) black-and-white clown face makeup, especially at concerts headlined by Psychopathic Records artists. Juggalos at a Gathering A Juggalo (male or female) or Juggalette (more commonly used for a female) is a member of the group that has grown up around the fanbase of the Michigan rap/horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse (ICP), and related recording artists at Psychopathic Records. ... Juggalos at a Gathering A Juggalo (male or female) or Juggalette (more commonly used for a female) is a member of the group that has grown up around the fanbase of the Michigan rap/horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse (ICP), and related recording artists at Psychopathic Records. ...

Criticism

ICP have been voted the worst band of any genre of music in various magazine polls, including polls by Spin and Blender.^[4] Rolling Stone referred to them as "the ultimate wack MCs."^[5] The satirical newspaper The Onion ridiculed the perceived immaturity of the musicians and, by extension, their fan base, in an article titled "Insane Clown Posse Gets Ride To Concert From Mom." They have also been criticized for the extremely violent and lyrically dark content of their music.^[6]^[7] Spin is a music magazine that reports on all the music that rocks. Founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione, Jr. ... Blender is an American magazine that bills itself as the ultimate guide to music and more. ... This article is about the magazine. ... Satire is a literary technique of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject (individuals, organizations, states) often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change. ... The Onion is a United States-based parody newspaper published weekly in print and daily online. ...

ICP is ranked first on Blender's "50 Worst Artists in Music History" list.^[8] ICP is also consistently nominated for "Worst Band" and "Worst Album of the Year", as well as "Worst Single" in the NME Awards, and wins almost every time they are nominated. Blender is an American magazine that bills itself as the ultimate guide to music and more. ... The NME Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine NME (New Musical Express). ...

ICP also had a publicized "beef" with Eminem. When Eminem had obtained a record deal with Dr. Dre, he recorded his album "The Slim Shady LP." Because of the success of his album, Eminem had a party with local friends at a club in Detroit. Eminem had been passing flyers around for a future release party strictly for celebrating his LP release, which named that a few Detroit local groups, such as Kid Rock and Esham "Might Show Up." Insane Clown Posse's name was on the flyer as well. Violent J had shown up at the same club, not knowing that Eminem would be there. Eminem recognized him and started talking with Violent J, handing him a flyer as well. Violent J noticed that ICP's name was on the top of the flyer, stating that they would show up. Eminem told him that it was for in case they said yes, and that he was going to ask him when he got the chance. Violent J said that he was not going to do it, considering that Eminem had already made the flyer without asking for their permission first, and then he left. Eminem may have possibly taken this as an insult, due to the fact that he started mocking ICP using blow up dolls with face paint to pantomime fellacio from the blow up dolls to Eminem. Because of this, ICP retaliated, recording over one of Eminem's songs (My Name Is into Slim Anus). This satirical song hinted that Dr. Dre and Eminem were gay lovers. Eminem responded in his multi-Platinum album, The Marshall Mathers LP in the song "Marshall Mathers," as well as in a skit on the same album. ICP replied with the original track, "Nothing but a Bitch Thang." Originally released as a free download on ICP's website, the track was later re-released on "Forgotten Freshness Volume III," as well as in the Pendulum comic book series. Hip-hop feuds and rivalries often referred to as beefs, have existed since the 1970s. ... For the New York radio and television presenter, see Doctor Dre. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Robert James Ritchie (born January 17, 1971 in Romeo, Michigan), better known as Kid Rock, is an American musician. ... ESHAM (East Side Hoes And Money) (born Rashaam Attica Smith on September 20, 1977) is a rapper from Detroit, Michigan. ... My Name Is is a song by Eminem, released in 1999. ... Psychopathics from Outer Space is a compilation album created by Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid. ... Alternate covers Alternate cover Limited Edition cover Singles from The Marshall Mathers LP Released: 2000 Released: May 16, 2000 Released: October 17, 2000 Released: January 9, 2001 Released: 2001 The Marshall Mathers LP is the second studio album from American rapper Eminem, released in 2000. ...

On February 1, 2006, self-proclaimed Juggalo Jacob D. Robida attacked people in a gay bar in New Bedford, Massachusetts with a handgun and a hatchet, a weapon featured in the logo of ICP's record label, Psychopathic Records. Robida wore a swastika tattoo and flaunted Nazi insignia and paraphernalia on his website.^[9] On February 5, he killed a traffic officer at a routine stop. When police stopped him, he killed his girlfriend Jennifer Bailey of Charleston, WV and opened fire on the police. He was shot twice in the head during the shootout with the police and died later in the hospital.^[10] is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jacob Robida Jacob D. Robida (June 13, 1987 â€“ February 5, 2006) was a Massachusetts teenager who attacked patrons at a Massachusetts gay bar, shot a female companion and ultimately shot himself after fleeing to Norfork, Arkansas. ... Nickname: Location in Massachusetts Coordinates: , Country United States State Massachusetts County Bristol County Settled 1640 Incorporated 1787 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor Scott W. Lang (Dem) - City Council President/Ward 6: Leo R. Pimental. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... A carpenters hatchet See Hatchet (novel) for the young adult novel. ... This article is about the symbol. ... Nazism in history Nazi ideology Nazism and race Outside Germany Related subjects Lists Politics Portal Nazism or National Socialism (German: Nationalsozialismus), refers primarily to the ideology and practices of the Nazi Party (National Socialist German Workers Party, German: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei or NSDAP) under Adolf Hitler. ... is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

On February 7, 2006, Insane Clown Posse released a statement on the Robida attacks. Alex Abbiss, ICP's manager, extended ICP's condolences and prayers to the families of the victims. "This guy had problems," said Abbiss, and "anyone going into a bar swinging an axe and shooting a gun ... would clearly have to be insane and out of their mind to do this." He also said, "It's quite obvious that this guy had no clue what being a Juggalo is all about. If anyone knows anything at all about ICP, then you know that they have never, ever been down or will be down with any racist or bigotry bullshit." Abbiss claimed ICP was being scapegoated by the media.^[11] is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2006, indie rapper Chino XL referred to ICP on "Nunca", a bonus track on his album "Poison Pen", accusing ICP of making a mockery of rap.^[12] Chino XL (born Derek Keith Barbosa, April 8, 1971, in The Bronx, New York) is a New Jersey rapper well respected among hip-hop enthusiasts for his technically accomplished style and battling abilities. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ...

Professional wrestling

The Insane Clown Posse have been associated with professional wrestling. They wrestled in ECW in 1997, WWE in 1998, and WCW in 1999. In 1998, they produced a television program called Hellfire Wrestling. In 2003, the duo were involved in TNA. They have also begun their own independent promotion, Juggalo Championship Wrestling. The two had a single match in the Ring Of Honor promotion against The Outkast Killahs, but were booed out of the building. They have been in two video games, Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This At Home and its sequel Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood. For the video game, see Pro Wrestling (video game). ... This article is about the independent promotion from 1992-2001. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... For the Australian professional wrestling promotion, see World Championship Wrestling (Australia). ... Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) is an American professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Jarrett and his father Jerry Jarrett in May 2002. ... Juggalo Championshit Wrestling (JCW) is an independent professional wrestling promotion run by the rap duo, Insane Clown Posse (Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J). ... For other uses, see Ring of Honor (disambiguation). ...

Discography

Full-Length Albums

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Major EPs

Beverly Kills 50187 was an album released by horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse in 1993 on the Psychopathic Records label. ... The Second Sideshow album released August 5, 1994 to follow up the 2nd jokers card The Ringmaster. ... The Tunnel of Love EP is a follow up to the Insane Clown Posse album The Riddlebox. ... The Calm is the new Insane Clown Posse CD that was released May 17, 2005. ... The Eye of the Storm is the latest EP from horrorcore rap group Insane Clown Posse, which was set to be released at the [Gathering of the Juggalos 2007]. Announced in the insert that came with The Tempest, the Eye of the Storm EP will feature eight brand new tracks...

Compilations, remixes, etc.

The album Mutilation Mix, was a compilation released by American hip-hop duo Insane Clown Posse (Members: Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope). ... Forgotten Freshness Volumes 1 & 2 is a double album by the Insane Clown Posse. ... Tracks Intro Cartoon Nightmares Posse On Vernor Fly Away (Zug Izland ft. ... The Forgotten Freshness series of CDs feature rare and unreleased tracks by the Insane Clown Posse. ...

Singles

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Hallowicked give-aways

Twiztid is a hardcore hip hop/horrorcore rap group from Eastpointe, Michigan, formed in 1997. ... // The Kottonmouth Kings began years ago. ... Bizaar is one of two CDs released by Insane Clown Posse on October 31, 2000. ... Bizzar is an audio compact disc released on October 31, 2000 by the group Insane Clown Posse. ... Freek Show is an album by Twiztid. ... Blaze Ya Dead Homie (born April 27, 1976 as Chris Rouleau) is an American rapper currently on the Psychopathic Records label. ... Twiztid is a hardcore hip hop/horrorcore rap group from Eastpointe, Michigan, formed in 1997. ... Insane Clown Posse (ICP) is a horrorcore rap group from suburban Detroit. ... ESHAM (East Side Hoes And Money) (born Rashaam Attica Smith on September 20, 1977) is a rapper from Detroit, Michigan. ... Blaze Ya Dead Homie (born April 27, 1976 as Chris Rouleau) is an American rapper currently on the Psychopathic Records label. ... This article contains a trivia section. ... Steven Howse (born September 23, 1974), also known as Layzie Bone, L-Burna, # 1 Assassin and Lil Lay, is an American rapper. ... // The Kottonmouth Kings began years ago. ... Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri) better known by his stage name Tech N9ne, is an American rapper. ... ESHAM (East Side Hoes And Money) (born Rashaam Attica Smith on September 20, 1977) is a rapper from Detroit, Michigan. ... Anybody Killa, or ABK is the stage name of James Lowery (born June 26, 1973), a horrorcore rap artist. ...

Filmography

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Notes

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External links

Categories: Articles needing additional references from November 2007 | Cleanup from November 2007 | All pages needing cleanup | All articles with unsourced statements | Articles with unsourced statements since January 2007 | American hip hop groups | Duos | Extreme Championship Wrestling alumni | Michigan musical groups | Independent promotions teams and stables | World Championship Wrestling teams and stables | Psychopathic Records | Horrorcore groups | Bands with fictional stage personas Psychopathic Records logo, the Hatchetman, designed by Shaggy 2 Dope of ICP. Psychopathic Records, also known as the Hatchet, is an independent record label based in Novi, Michigan, in the United States. ... Joseph Joe Bruce (b. ... Joseph Joey Utsler (born October 14, 1974 in Wayne, Michigan), better known as Shaggy 2 Dope is one half of the Insane Clown Posse, along with fellow rapper Joseph Bruce (known as Violent J). ... Blaze Ya Dead Homie (born April 27, 1976 as Chris Rouleau) is an American rapper currently on the Psychopathic Records label. ... David Hutto is a southern rap artist from Covington, Georgia better known by his stage name Boondox. ... Dark Lotus is a Psychopathic Records supergroup, made up of the members of Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid, and Blaze Ya Dead Homie. ... The R.O.C. (born 0, 19?? as Brian Jones) is an American rapper currently on the Psychopathic Records label. ... Twiztid is a hardcore hip hop/horrorcore rap group from Eastpointe, Michigan, formed in 1997. ... James Spaniolo (born November 5, 1975), better known to the world as Jamie Madrox, is a horrorcore rapper from Detroit, Michigan. ... Paul Methric aka Monoxide is one half of the Horrorcore group known as Twiztid. ... Anybody Killa, or ABK is the stage name of James Lowery (born June 26, 1973), a horrorcore rap artist. ... Axe Murder Boyz are an independent rap duo from Denver, Colorado , formerly associated with the Insane Clown Posse and Juggalo culture and formerly of ICPs record label Psychopathic Records. ... ESHAM (East Side Hoes And Money) (born Rashaam Attica Smith on September 20, 1977) is a rapper from Detroit, Michigan. ... Jumpsteady (born Robert Bruce) is a Psychopathic Records artist and older brother of Joseph Bruce, Violent J of the Insane Clown Posse. ... Marz, born Zlatko Hukic, is an American rap artist from Chicago, Illinois. ... // Myzery began rapping with a crew called the Boriqua Bee-Hive, under the moniker Rhyme Recker. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... The Soopa Villianz was a hardcore rap group signed to Psychopathic Records, and consisted of members of the same label rapping under different names. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... DVD cover of Big Money Hustlas Big Money Hustlas is a low-budget parody movie created in 2000 by the Insane Clown Posse and directed by John Cafiero. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Hatchet House is the new sub-label of Psychopathic Records, formed in 2007. ... Inner City Posse (1984-1991) was a rap group from suburban Michigan. ... Joe & Joey Records is a record label owned by Joe Bruce aka Violent J and Joey Utsler aka Shaggy 2 Dope of the Insane Clown Posse. ... The Psychopathic Rydas are one of two supergroups, the other being Dark Lotus, associated with Psychopathic Records record label although, all their albums were actually released on Joe & Joey Records due to the large amount of plagiarism on them. ... Juggalos at a Gathering A Juggalo (male or female) or Juggalette (more commonly used for a female) is a member of the group that has grown up around the fanbase of the Michigan rap/horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse (ICP), and related recording artists at Psychopathic Records. ... Juggalo Championshit Wrestling (JCW) is an independent professional wrestling promotion run by the rap duo, Insane Clown Posse (Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J). ... Most of the information was taken from Juggalo News Majik Records section of their website. ... SlamTV! is an internet wrestling show, broadcasted by the Insane Clown Posse on their website Saturdays. ...

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