Insane Clown Posse (also known as ICP) is an American based hip-hop duo formed of Violent J (i.e., Joseph Bruce) as well as Shaggy 2 Dope (formerly 2 Dope; Joseph Utsler). The duo is best recognized for receiving two platinum as well as five gold albums.
Early Life
Members of the duo Insane Clown Posse, i.e., Joseph Bruce (Violent J) as well as Joseph Utsler (Shaggy 2 Dope), encountered inside Oak Park, known as an exurbia over the northern boundary of Detroit, located in Michigan. With brother of Utsler named John, and a friend named Lacy, the members had wrestled, which they themselves had.
In the year 1989, Joseph Utsler playing as Kangol Joe, Joseph Bruce playing as Jagged Joe, as well as John Utsler, as Master J, propelled a single entitled “Party at the Top of the Hill” below the name, i.e., JJ Boys, however, the group failed to follow a serious career inside music.
The paucity and a problematic home life diverted Bruce to relocate in with Rudy “The Rude Boy” Hill inside River Rouge, a town around an industrial southwest part of Detroit. Experiencing a feel of the home as well as belonging, Bruce has created a gang named Inner City Posse.
The band was composed of Joseph Utsler, Rudy Hill, other friends of Bruce, as well as various other connections that he has created in Southwest Detroit.
Career
Insane Clown Posse started off his career by recording a debut album entitled Carnival of Carnage, in the association of producer -Chuck Miller. After completing the recording of three songs for the worth of $6,000 along with Miller, Alex Abbiss has noted his initial leading managerial shift by perceiving other producer named Mike E. Clark.
This group has completed its recording of the album along with Clark, who sustained to collaborate with them during their career. This album presented appearances from local rappers, like Esham as well as Kid Rock.
The second studio album of group entitled Ringmaster was issued in the year 1994, as well as its fame allowed the group to vend bigger nightclubs over Detroit.
In a concert during the year 1993, Bruce has thrown one open bottle of Faygo towards a row of concertgoers who were providing them the finger. Also, after getting a positive response, Utsler and Bruce have since sustained to spray Faygo to audiences.
Awards & Achievements
This duo has won the Detroit Music Award in the category of Outstanding Hip-Hop Artist/Group. Also in the year 2011 Detroit Music Awards, the duo has attained the Distinguished Achievement Award.
Net Worth of Insane Clown Posse
As of April 2024, Insane Clown Posse has a net worth of $40 million. The duo has made most of his fortune with the release of their albums, singles, and other musical creations.
This group essentially consists of Shaggy 2 Dope (Joseph Utsler) and Violent J (Joseph Bruce), who assisted in boosting their income. Both of them have performed below their good clown personas as well as they have performed hardcore hip-hop, alternatively identified as horrorcore, and are recognized for its elaborate live performances.
Their earnings are high as they have five gold albums as well as two platinum and also sold more than 6.5 million issues as of the year 2007.
This duo has established an independent type record label entitled Psychopathic Records and also they have produced as well as presented in feature films such as Big Money Hustlas and Big Money Rustlas.
Insane Clown Posse is one of the duos which consists of dedicated and talented group members. Their money-searching accomplishments have too directed them in starring and producing in films such as Big Money Rustlas and Big Money Hustlas.
Moreover, they have too collaborated with many popular rocks as well as hip-hop artists. They mainly perform a style of hardcore hip hop identified as horrorcore and is acknowledged for its elaborate live performances.