Why Do People Become Juggalos?

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Harmony Singer

Juggalos are among the most misunderstood musical subcultures around, but they’re also one of the strongest and fastest-growing. To explain most simply, juggalos are hardcore fans of the famous Detroit horror rap duo Insane Clown Posse. However, that’s only the nutshell version of this unique subculture.

Juggalos like many other horror rap and underground hard rock artists as well, beyond just ICP. Juggalos also share a few other common interests, including horror movies, pro wrestling, and raunchy comedy.

They’re also easy to spot by their colorful hair, clothing, and clown-style makeup in a tribute to their horror rap favorites, ICP. But above all else, juggalos are fiercely loyal to each other — the term “juggalo family” is usually used to refer to the subculture as a whole.

So why do people become juggalos? There are several major reasons people come tot the juggalo family. The most common route, of course, is through fandom of Insane Clown Posse’s unique brand of horror rap.

ICP is one of the few horror rap groups that’s had some mainstream success, and whether they love them or hate them, many music fans at least recognize the name. It’s hard to forget their evil clown makeup or their outrageously over-the-top horror rap lyrics.

So for many people, Insane Clown Posse leaves an impression, and these budding fans are driven to find out more. They might wind up researching other horror rap groups, and becomes fans of them too.

If this becomes their favorite music, they might eventually meet other fans and get drawn into the juggalo family that way. So for these juggalos, they come to the juggalo family mainly for the music.

Juggalos are more or less visible depending on the area in which you live. So some budding juggalos might come to the juggalo family first by seeing juggalos out in public.

The bright hair and colorful clothes and face paint often appeal to teenagers, especially, who are looking to stand out. So for these people, they might be first drawn to the juggalo look, and then discover horror rap and other aspects of the subculture later on.

For many others, the appearance and musical aspects come even behind the overall sense of belonging that the juggalo family provides. There is a reason the term “juggalo family” is used so often to refer to the group.

If a family loves you unconditionally and helps you out when you’re down, juggalos definitely fit the bill. The juggalo family is known for welcoming people from all walks of life, no matter how the rest of society views them. If you’re open-minded, accepting, and ready to just be yourself, the juggalo family will accept you.

Juggalos all over the world will gladly welcome each other with open arms. The biggest example of this is the annual Gathering of the Juggalos festival, where a global gathering of juggalos convenes for a few days where they can let it all hang out.

Many first-time attendees have said they’re blown away by the spirit of acceptance, and the fact that they can be themselves without worrying about being judged. For many of these fans, the horror rap, face paint, and everything else is an added bonus. It’s this juggalo family spirit above all else that attracts many people to becoming juggalos and staying juggalos for life.

The epicenter of the

juggalo family

is, of course, the group Insane Clown Posse. If you’re interested in their music and juggalo subculture, check out the web site to find out the latest concert and gathering news.

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Why Do People Become Juggalos?

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