Random Untold Truths About Juggalos: What It Really Means To Be “Down With Clown” (13 items)

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  (#12) Juggalos Have A Complicated Relationship With The Law

  While the Juggalos marching on the nation's capital aimed to show the softer side of the community, not all Juggalos are law-abiding citizens. As with any population, there are definitely some bad apples that have committed some insane crimes. Some of the worst cases involve murder, bodily mutilation, and even necrophilia.

  Some Juggalos have even gone as far as acting out some of the more brutal lyrics of ICP songs, as two teenagers did when they hacked a wounded vet to death with a meat cleaver.
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  (#2) For Many Juggalos, The Culture Is Like Having A Surrogate Family

  Above all else, respect among peers is one of the most important philosophies in the Juggalo community. The group is like a second family, one that you can choose and will always have your back. A lot of Juggalos and Juggalettes identify as misfits or outcasts, people that the rest of the world would judge for their eccentricities.

  This is not the case amongst Juggalos, who leave their judgement at the door when it's time for a Gathering. It's almost impossible to find a Juggalo who doesn't feel like a part of a family whenever the fans get together.

   
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  (#3) The Juggalo Culture Saves Lives

  The sad reality for a lot of Juggalos is that, without their adoptive family, they would feel much more alone and rejected by society. Many are victims of abuse, including ICP themselves. Violent J claims to have barely escaped sexual abuse multiple times throughout his childhood, with one incident involving his stepfather's grandsons being particularly haunting. 

  The sense of comradery through music among Juggalos has saved the lives of some of the most vulnerable members. A Juggalo going by the name of Moon Brown spoke to Rolling Stone about what ICP meant to him, and he credits the Juggalo community with helping him push passed his suicidal thoughts by giving him a family. In his words, "ICP built a family for those who didn't have one."
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  (#10) Even ICP Themselves Are Dealing With The FBI Blowback

  It's not just fans of Insane Clown Posse who are feeling the heat from the FBI; the band itself has been struggling to deal with the aftermath of the decision. Music venues across the country are hesitant to let them perform because of their supposed gang affiliations, which is severely affecting the duo's ability to make money.

  Even with the issues involving their gang status, the rappers are doing impressively well for a couple of Michigan scrubs. Their label, Psychopathic Records, makes about $10 million every year.
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  (#13) The Entire Community Has Been Made Accountable For The Actions Of A Small Minority

  While not all Juggalos are the most savory characters, the vast majority are normal people living as a member of an eccentric subculture. Unfortunately, the entire community has been made to answer for the crimes of a few violent offenders. If the march on Washington proved anything, it's that Juggalos don't want to be seen as criminals and want to be treated like everyone else.

  Hopefully the FBI will rescind their decision to vilify Juggalos and Juggalettes and allow them to continue expressing themselves without prejudice.
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  (#7) Juggalos Organized A March On Washington In Response To Their FBI Gang Designation

  When the FBI listed Juggalos as a gang in 2011, they became the only group of music fans in the country's history to be officially lumped together and treated as a mass of criminals. While it may sound unbelievable, the Juggalo gang designation has led to a host of real world issues for fans of the Insane Clown Posse. People take the FBI very seriously, and any affiliation with a gang can make it more difficult to be hired or even join the military. 

  In response to the FBI's decision, the Insane Clown Posse organized on march on Washington to challenge their gang designation and bring awareness to what they consider a civil rights issue, and it's one that is not being taken seriously enough. Thousands of clown-faced protestors descended on Washington to show their support for their extended family, outnumbering a pro-Trump rally that was held on the same day.

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