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(#1) They Are Fighting The Opioid Crisis In Their Community
In July 2018, Juggalos were more than happy to welcome Bunk Police to their annual Gathering of the Juggalos. Bunk Police, founded by Adam Auctor, is a freelance drug-testing company that checks festival drugs for opioids like fentanyl. Auctor attended the festivities in Ohio, a state in the thick of the opioid crisis, and made sure the Juggalos' drugs were safe.
The Juggalos were happy to comply, wanting to make sure the party drugs were safe. While many people chastise drug users, the fact is people use them, and keeping people from using tainted drugs can save lives.
Auctor discovered one Juggalo dealer had cocaine laced with fentanyl, and the dealer was beyond distraught. Juggalos care deeply for their community, and they are not looking to make a quick buck at the expense of someone's life. When the dealer received the positive results, he was visibly shaken, threatening physical violence against the person who sold it to him.
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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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(#4) There Is A Juggalette Feminist Movement: Lette's Respect
Feminism in the world of hip-hop is still in its infancy, and the Juggalo community is no exception. For years, the hyper-sexualization of Jugalettes has overshadowed the talent and character of the women who support the Insane Clown Posse, but that is beginning to change in a big way.
A new movement, known as Lette's Respect, is aiming to create an atmosphere in the community where women can be celebrated for more than their physical appearance. The movement's founder, Rachel Paul, has already brought significant change to the annual Gathering of the Juggalos. She was able to rally support behind an effort to revamp Ms. Juggalette pageant - which was once hosted by Ron Jeremy and glorified degrading sexual acts - into a contest that celebrated talent and artistic expression among Juggalettes of all body types.
While there are some backwards-thinking Juggalos who oppose these changes, they are not enough to stop the coming wave of Juggalettes who are committed to fighting for equal treatment.
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(#5) The Community Accepts People From All Walks Of Life
Juggalos are a family, and ICP has been vehement in their support for people of color. The group has a very public record of being against racism, and they've even recorded multiple songs condemning bigotry. Lyrics from their song "Confederate Flag," a condemnation of racism, include "you get punched in your faces reppin' the racists" and reference a desire to violently murder members of the KKK.
In true ICP fashion, they go way over the top with their desire to punish racists, but the message is clear. If you mess with minorities, including members of the LGBT community, they will mess you up.
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(#6) ICP Themselves Are Actually Devout Christians
Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope are known for spouting off some of the most offensive, over the top, and violent lyrics in the entire rap world. Their "Dark Carnival" mythos and the seemingly satanic imagery of their music videos might lead people to believe that the duo are a pair of godless heathens, but the truth might surprise you.
Their insane and unholy image is merely facade, as they explained when they came out as devout evangelical Christians. They even wrote a song devoted to their coming out as Christians, "Thy Unveiling."
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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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(#8) Many People Expected The Juggalo Protest To Turn Violent, But They Proved The Doubters Wrong
Surprising pretty much everyone, the Juggalos' march on the capital was remarkably peaceful. There was a lot of speculation that the Juggalos would get into a confrontation with the right-wing protest that was occurring in the city on the same day, but the Juggalos managed to buck their violent reputation and display a level of restraint that is thought to be uncharacteristic of large Juggalo gatherings.
There was no violence among the protestors, only respect and solidarity between family. Some members even stayed behind when the crowds were gone to clean up the mess made by their fellow Juggalos and Juggalettes.
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(#9) Juggalos Are Often Persecuted For Their Affiliation With ICP
There are real world consequences for the people who openly call themselves Juggalos. Younger fans are often bullied and assaulted by their peers in high school, but the persecution goes way beyond the schoolyard. Because of their designation as a gang, Juggalos are subject to more intense charges when they are accused of a crime and can receive longer sentences simply for being a fan of a certain band.
At least one woman was fired from her job as a probation officer because she supported the band on Facebook, even though there were no other complaints about her job performance. Another woman, Crystal Guerrero of New Mexico, lost custody of her two children after an intense court battle centering around her status as a Juggalette. Juggalos can even be barred from military service because of their "gang" affiliation.
No other music fans in the world have to deal with this discrimination, which is the primary reason they chose to march on Washington in the first place.
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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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(#11) The ACLU Is Helping Juggalos Clear Their Name
Due to the civil rights and First Amendment implications of the FBI's unilateral decision, the issue has caught the rights of human rights advocates across the country. In January of 2014, the ACLU of Michigan, along with the two members of the Insane Clown Posse, jointly filed an official lawsuit against the federal government. The lawsuit aims to overturn the FBI's decision and allow Juggalos to freely express their love of ICP without the risk of legal consequences and financial consequences.
For the thousands of Juggalos and Juggalettes who want to openly celebrate their musical preferences without repercussions, this lawsuit might be their only hope.
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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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(#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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Juggalo usually refers to the avid fans of hip hop bands, who are known for their exaggerated clown makeup and crazy behavior at concerts. Juggalos have developed their own idioms, slang, and characteristics. Juggalos’ party also known as the gathering, is a famous annual music festival organized by Juggalos and the artists that they support. Many people think they are strange and scary, but in fact, they are an organization that pursues love and friendliness.
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