Nanette Gonzales

Begin applying your facepaint now, just for the practice: Insane Clown Posse is coming to Flagstaff on June 2. They'll be playing the Pepsi Amphitheater, and they promise that "even the most diehard, longest, longtime Juggalos who've seen ICP 100 times will be schooled." Why will they be schooled? I'm going to leave that Violent J:

I've never been more exited for a tour. ALL RARE SONGS TOP TO BOTTEM. We've talked about doing a tour like this from day one -VJ

— Violent J & 2 Dope (@icp) April 19, 2013

That's right. Insane Clown Posse deep cuts.

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By Paul T. Bradley

For those among you who are "down" and perhaps for those who are not, you know that much brouhaha was made by the FBI's inclusion of Juggalos -- ie fans of Insane Clown Posse -- in their 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment. This, of course, put them in the same category as well-organized Mexican-helmed narco machines, Bloods, Crips, meticulously tiered Russian mafia syndicates, and the intricately ordered, centuries-old Chinese Triads and Japanese Yakuza.

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-Arizona Juggalo Shawn Wolf Fights for Custody of His Son
-Inside Insane Clown Posse's Genius Media Operation

But why? For what reason would a motley family of painted fans be considered a national menace? Well, thanks to the recently-fulfilled Freedom of Information Act filing made on behalf of ICP and lawsuits related to the FBI's assessment, we now know the truth. And it will shock you.

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By David Thorpe

While perusing Insane Clown Posse's Twitter timeline, like a person does, I came across something interesting: Our favorite rap clowns announced a new update to their official smartphone app, which I didn't even know existed. For the advancement of pop journalism and human knowledge in general, I hereby volunteer to investigate.

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Anthony Sandoval

See also: FBI Report Officially Classifies Juggalos a Hybrid Gang; Arizona Boasts "Strong Juggalo Presence"
See also: The Gathering of the Juggalos 2012 Lineup Is Pretty Good. Really!

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Shawn Wolf is a Juggalo -- one of countless fanatics of rap outfit Insane Clown Posse. But outside of his punk appearance, there isn't that much that's unusual about the 31-year-old. Sure, he sports a three-inch goatee and his hair is buzzed into a slicked-back mohawk, but he's a remarkably normal guy: He's currently enrolled in online classes at Full Sail University, he encourages his kids to participate in sports, he likes to grill with Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce, and he likes dogs (cat dander makes his tear ducts swell up).

Like any other Juggalo worth his salt, Wolf and his wife Esther made the trek from their home in Cottonwood to Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, two weeks ago for the annual Gathering of the Juggalos. The 1,545-mile drive proved to be extra-special as Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope unveiled "probably the biggest announcement of our career."

At the festival, the duo declared that they would be launching a lawsuit against the FBI for branding Juggalos a hybrid gang last year and aiding fans who have been adversely affected by the classification. Spin Magazine caught Wolf breaking down after the announcement, reporting, "He'd lost custody of his young son solely because of his ICP fandom." But that's not exactly accurate. "The magazine got it wrong," Wolf says. "They said I lost custody of my son. I did not lose custody of my son. Basically, I never had custody."

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Fucking cruise ships, how do they work?

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See also: The Gathering of the Juggalos 2012 Lineup Is Pretty Good. Really!
See also: FBI Report Officially Classifies Juggalos a Hybrid Gang; Arizona Boasts "Strong Juggalo Presence"

Based on musical taste alone, deciding between The Gathering of the Juggalos and S.S. Coachella should be an easy choice.

But with The Gathering busting out a lineup that puts lots of music festivals to shame, hipsters and deep-pocketed revelers could be considering a trip to ICP's Faygo-drenched forest party. Right?

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See also: Seven Awesome Things About The Gathering of the Juggalos 2011
See also: FBI Report Officially Classifies Juggalos a Hybrid Gang; Arizona Boasts "Strong Juggalo Presence"

Okay guys, so hear me out. I.C.P.'s The Gathering of the Juggalos 2012, scheduled for August 8-12 in Cave In Rock, Illinois, is looking pretty good.

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