Insane Clown Posse

Insane Clown Posse, often abbreviated as ICP, is an American hip-hop duo. Formed in Detroit in 1989, ICP's best-known lineup consists of rappers Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (Joseph Utsler). Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip-hop known as horrorcore and is known for its elaborate live performances.

The duo has earned two platinum and five gold albums. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the entire catalog of the group had sold 6.5 million units in the United States and Canada as of April 2007. The group has established a dedicated following called Juggalos numbering in the "tens of thousands".

Insane Clown Posse's lyrics utilize "shocking (and blatantly over-the-top) narratives to give an over-exaggerated, almost cartoon-like version of urban deprivation in Detroit", according to author Sara Cohen. Bruce and Utsler describe many of their lyrics as being tongue-in-cheek The group's lyrics serve as morality tales, with songs focusing on subjects such as cannibalism, murder and necrophilia.