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02/03/2019

In this clip, Insane Clown Posse detail growing up in Detroit and how segregated of a city it was. According to ICP, there was one road that separated the (upper) middle class from the working poor population where they lived. They also spoke about their initial name "Inner City Posse" which was the name of their "attempt" at forming a street gang as Violent J put it.

03/03/2019

In this clip, Insane Clown Posse detail the start of their quest into music. They pointed to 1989 as the start when they began making "basement tapes" which garnered them a buzz around the city. Prior to devoting their time and talents to hip-hop, ICP initially saw themselves becoming wrestlers but felt the music route was more of a calling. They also described the Detroit hip-hop scenes which included the more underground battle rap scene contrasted by the more studio driven, indie enterprise scene - similar to indie hip-hop artists in the South. And told of how Kid Rock used to be a legitimate MCee before going mainstream.

04/03/2019

Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J of Insane Clown Posse spoke to VladTV about being inspired by "wicked sh*t" and deciding to be "the wicked clowns" after releasing their first album. They also detailed seeing their first fan at a show wearing face paint and blowing up in Detroit before labels came calling. During the conversation, Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J explained how labels didn't know how to market them, which was the case with Jive, who moved them to Battery Records. They also spoke about The Great Milenko being taken down in stores and having to rework the songs with slang so it could be re-released. To hear more, including how they walked off of their contract at Island/Def Jam after they let it lapse.

05/03/2019

In this clip, Insane Clown Posse reflects on the origin of their beef with Eminem, which at one point was escalated when Slim Shady heard their parody record "Slim Anus" live on the air at a local radio station. Ultimately their feud was dissolved when Proof intervened and squashed everything, which leads ICP to note how much they respect and honor's the late rappers legacy. At one point in the segment, they mention how they initially wanted to attend Proof's funeral out of respect for what he meant to Detroit, though they decided not to simply out of respect for Eminem.

06/03/2019

Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse spoke to VladTV about paying for their music festival, The Gathering of the Juggalos, each year out of their own pocket, thus losing money on the event. However, both made it clear that they loved giving back to their fans, working on the event over the course of the entire year. To hear more, including what happened to Tila Tequila at the Gathering and the FBI labeling Juggalos as a gang.

07/03/2019

Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse spoke to VladTV about doing their own makeup and not doing anything official without it on, adding that they switch up the colors and design on various occasions. They also spoke about Juggalos having their own identity and becoming famous within the Juggalo world and making a living off of their fame. To hear more, including celebrities to come out of the Juggalo world and repercussions of the FBI labeling Juggalos as a gang

08/03/2019

In this clip, ICP dispels the rumor that they’re evangelical Christians, though they do maintain a strong sense of faith. They otherwise reflect on the comradery amongst the Juggalos, while speaking to the sense of belonging fans receive when they’re at an ICP show.