How to Be a Juggalo

Juggalos, or dedicated followers of the Detroit rap duo the Insane Clown Posse, are among the most interconnected and dedicated music fans around. A juggalo -- or a female juggalette, as they're known -- knows he can go anywhere in the world and get mutual juggalo love from fellow fans. 
But diving into being a juggalo takes a little bit of studying. Of course, at their core, juggalos live and die for ICP music, but it's much more than that. To be a juggalo, there are a few different things to know. 
First, study up on ICP music, of course, since this is what attracted you to being a juggalo in the first place. There are almost 20 years' worth of ICP music out now. The core of the albums focused on a mythology created by the group called "the Dark Carnival," and the latest albums also pick up on this narrative thread. 
But ICP music isn't all juggalos listen to. Insane Clown Posse itself, of course, has its own label, Psychopathic Records. Devoted juggalos listen to the non ICP music on the label, like albums by Twiztid, Dark Lotus, Boondox, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, and Anybody Killa (ABK).  
Juggalos also have their own dress and clothing style, but there is no hard and fast rule here. Some juggalos prefer a more hip-hop influenced clothing style, while others adopt a more rock-influenced or even gothic look. Choose whatever feels true to you. Many juggalos also paint their face like ICP themselves, although choosing their own designs. 
Once you attend a few ICP music events you'll get a better feel for the range of personal expression. In fact, as a new juggalo you can always reach out on the Internet. Many juggalo forums host their own real-life meetup groups. The ultimate gathering for fans of ICP music is, of course, the annual Gathering of the Juggalos summer festival. 
There's also a little bit of juggalo lingo to learn. "Whoop whoop," for example, is both a greeting and an all-purpose expression. "Ninjas" and "homies" are your juggalo friends. 
The most important part about being a juggalo, though, is being yourself and expressing juggalo love. Juggalos are among the most accepting music fans around, and they pride themselves on both individuality and acceptance. The juggalo family is all about welcoming people who society would otherwise cast out and forming a support system.
If you're a juggalo, express your personality however you choose and don't apologize for it. Don't look down on or judge anyone for their lifestyle choices, and don't be afraid to stand up and say you're a juggalo. It is one of the most misunderstood subcultures around, and the only way you will be able help combat this is to lead by example.