Gathering of the Juggalos

The 32 Most Memorable Juggalos From the Gathering

For five magical days again this year Cave-in-Rock, Illinois hosted one of our favorite events, The Gathering of the Juggalos. We met many characters, and our photographer, Nate "Igor" Smith captured them all. There was the naked BBQing Juggalo, the fire-breathing Juggalo, and of course the Juggal ... More >>

Here's What Happens After 5 AM at the Gathering

[Editor's note: Daniel Hill and Drew Ailes covered the 2013 Gathering of the Juggalos in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois.] At the Gathering of the Juggalos, festivities run daily from noon until 5 a.m. That's when things get weird. After hours of drugs and partying and wicked clown love, Juggalos will begi ... More >>

This Make-A-Wish Teenager Went to the Gathering, Got a Lap Dance (NSFW)

[Editor's note: Daniel Hill and Drew Ailes covered the 2013 Gathering of the Juggalos in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois.] Seventeen-year old Cody Morin has been sponsored by the Make-A-Wish foundation, and attended the Gathering while staying at a nearby cabin. That's where we meet with the young man, who ... More >>

"It's Synthetic Acid From Canada": Quotes Overheard at the Gathering of the Juggalos

[Editor's note: Daniel Hill and Drew Ailes are covering the Gathering of the Juggalos in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois.] During the Gathering of the Juggalos, the things people are saying at Cave-In Rock, Illinois may not make a ton of sense, but when you are surrounded by a constant thundering bass drum ... More >>

Death at the Gathering of the Juggalos: Men in Tent Unknowingly Slept Next to Corpse

More details about the fatal overdose that took place Friday afternoon at the Gathering of the Juggalos in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, have emerged. The deceased was a 24-year-old man, according to the coroner and a source at the scene says his body was found in a tent alongside four others who were sle ... More >>

The Juggalos Are Going to Murder Us?

[Editor's note: Daniel Hill and Drew Ailes are covering the Gathering of the Juggalos in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois for our sister publication, The Riverfront Times. We hope to see them again!] By its organizers' own assessment, the Gathering of the Juggalos is an event filled with the most misunderst ... More >>

Death Reported at Gathering of the Juggalos; Drug Bridge Closed

[Editor's note: Daniel Hill and Drew Ailes are covering the Gathering of the Juggalos in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois.] The Gathering of the Juggalos' infamous "drug bridge" is closed today, following reports of a fatal overdose. Ambulances were on the scene at Cave-in-Rock, Illinois around 2 p.m. local ... More >>

Funk Volume: Valley-Based Rap Label Builds an Independent Empire

Little Known Facts About Coolio, Who Is 50 (!) Today

Today, veteran west coast rap superstar and '90s icon Coolio celebrates his 50th birthday. While it's been almost two decades since his last big hit, his name and image continue to endure, long after almost everyone else from the era has fallen away. Why? Was it because singles like "Gangsta's Par ... More >>

Cheech and Chong Tell Us About Their New Animated Movie, the Duo's First Feature in 29 Years

Insane Clown Posse Calls the FBI's Actions "A Public Lynching of Our Name"

See also: *Insane Clown Posse Is Suing the FBI (!!!) *Our cover story on ICP from last year Oddly, Insane Clown Posse rapper Joey Utsler -- better known as Shaggy 2 Dope -- is humble. Today, on the group's bus in the parking lot of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, he speaks as if he can't believe hi ... More >>

This is the One Insane Clown Posse Cover Story You Really Need To Read

Marvin ShaouniInsane Clown Posse: Exclusive interview for LA Weekly​ The LA Weekly traveled to Detroit to explore the reality and legend of controversial rap duo Insane Clown Posse. Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope gave us a revealing, no-holds-barred interview, leaving behind their wicked clown p ... More >>

Insane Clown Posse: Exclusive Interview

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