Joseph William Utsler, known by his stage name Shaggy 2 Dope (born
October 14, 1974), is an American rapper, record producer, DJ, podcast
host Shaggy and the creep show, and professional wrestler. He is part
of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse. He is the co-founder of the
record label Psychopathic Records, with fellow Insane Clown Posse
rapper Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and their former manager, Alex Abbiss.
Along with Bruce, Utsler is the co-founder of the professional
wrestling promotion Juggalo Championship Wrestling, where he currently
acts as color commentator.In 1989, Joseph Utsler, as Kangol Joe,
Joseph Bruce, as Jagged Joe, and John Utsler, as Master J, formed the
group JJ Boys and released the single titled "Party at the Top of the
Hill" under the name of JJ Boys, but the group did not pursue a
serious career in music. The following year, the trio reemerged as
Inner City Posse, using the stage names Violent J, 2 Dope, and John
Kickjazz, and began performing at local night clubs. After releasing
several albums, the group hired record store owner Alex Abbiss as
their manager, who established the Psychopathic Records record label
with the group in 1991. Later that year the group released the
self-produced EP titled Dog Beats.In late 1991, Inner City Posse
changed their style, look, and name. Joseph Bruce recalled a dream of
a clown running around in Delray, which became the inspiration for the
group's new name: Insane Clown Posse. Upon returning home that night,
Bruce had a dream in which spirits in a traveling carnival appeared to
himâ€"an image that would become the basis for the Dark Carnival
mythology detailed in the group's Joker's Cards series. These stories
each offer a specific lesson designed to change the "evil ways" of
listeners before "the end consumes us all." Insane Clown Posse has a
dedicated following, often referred to by the group as Juggalos and
Juggalettes.
October 14, 1974), is an American rapper, record producer, DJ, podcast
host Shaggy and the creep show, and professional wrestler. He is part
of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse. He is the co-founder of the
record label Psychopathic Records, with fellow Insane Clown Posse
rapper Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and their former manager, Alex Abbiss.
Along with Bruce, Utsler is the co-founder of the professional
wrestling promotion Juggalo Championship Wrestling, where he currently
acts as color commentator.In 1989, Joseph Utsler, as Kangol Joe,
Joseph Bruce, as Jagged Joe, and John Utsler, as Master J, formed the
group JJ Boys and released the single titled "Party at the Top of the
Hill" under the name of JJ Boys, but the group did not pursue a
serious career in music. The following year, the trio reemerged as
Inner City Posse, using the stage names Violent J, 2 Dope, and John
Kickjazz, and began performing at local night clubs. After releasing
several albums, the group hired record store owner Alex Abbiss as
their manager, who established the Psychopathic Records record label
with the group in 1991. Later that year the group released the
self-produced EP titled Dog Beats.In late 1991, Inner City Posse
changed their style, look, and name. Joseph Bruce recalled a dream of
a clown running around in Delray, which became the inspiration for the
group's new name: Insane Clown Posse. Upon returning home that night,
Bruce had a dream in which spirits in a traveling carnival appeared to
himâ€"an image that would become the basis for the Dark Carnival
mythology detailed in the group's Joker's Cards series. These stories
each offer a specific lesson designed to change the "evil ways" of
listeners before "the end consumes us all." Insane Clown Posse has a
dedicated following, often referred to by the group as Juggalos and
Juggalettes.
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