If you're wondering why the FBI designated Juggalos — the fans of the rap duo Insane Clown Posse — as a criminal gang, a newly public set of documents has the answer. Because of news stories, apparently, and because some fans committed crimes.
Insane Clown Posse plans to sue the FBI, who've called the Juggalos "a loosely-organized hybrid gang." But ICP should've welcomed the attention. Having an FBI rap sheet has always been a rite of passage for musicians.
Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, the hip hop duo that makes up Insane Clown Posse is pretty unhappy with the FBI for labeling their fan-base, known as Juggalos, as a "loosely-organized hybrid gang," so unhappy that they're suing.
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