NEW: Kamala Endorsed By Musical Group Called ‘Insane Clown Posse’
With the 2024 presidential election entering its final stretch, Vice President Kamala Harris seems to be reaching for votes wherever she can find them. The latest twist comes from a somewhat unusual endorsement—this time from the frontman of the infamous rap group Insane Clown Posse (ICP), Violent J. During an interview for The Daily Show, J expressed his support for Harris.
The segment, hosted by comedian Troy Iwata, explored the possibility of Juggalos, ICP’s die-hard fans, jokingly becoming a swing voting bloc in states like Ohio. While most Juggalos interviewed at the annual Gathering of the Juggalos music festival in Thornville, Ohio, expressed their general disinterest in politics, Violent J made it clear that he aligns more with Harris than with former President Donald Trump.
“I want her to win because she’s a Democrat and I love my mom,” J stated, marking one of the most straightforward endorsements of the campaign season. For Harris, the endorsement appears to be a play for the disenfranchised and unconventional voters.
Yet, many Juggalos remain skeptical of political promises. Iwata’s interviews revealed widespread apathy toward the upcoming election, with many attendees declaring their intention not to vote at all. “Juggalos don’t get involved in politics,” said one attendee, while others echoed similar sentiments of distrust and disengagement. This is hardly surprising, given the group’s history of opposing establishment figures and their broader ethos of rebellion.
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Violent J is the stage name of Joseph Bruce, an American rapper, producer, and one of the founding members of the hip-hop duo Insane Clown Posse. ICP’s fanbase. Juggalos are known for their loyalty to ICP, wearing clown makeup, and attending the Gathering of the Juggalos, an annual music festival featuring ICP and other acts within the genre.
The question remains whether Harris’s newfound support from ICP will translate into actual votes. The Juggalos have long identified with themes of anti-establishment sentiment, distrust of authority, and defiance of societal norms—values that don’t always align neatly with mainstream Democratic policies. Even if some Juggalos resonate with Harris’s positions, it’s unclear whether it would be enough to motivate them to the polls.
Commentators were quick to lampoon the Harris-ICP connection, suggesting that it reflects the desperation of the Democratic campaign. Ultimately, the endorsement might be less about gaining new voters and more about generating buzz in the final days before the election.
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