Juggalo March Fallout

Welcome back to our exploration of the ICP and Twiztid beef. In Part 2, we saw Twiztid’s departure from Psychopathic Records and their push for independence, leaving cracks in the underground’s foundation. But it was 2017—and one of the most controversial events in Juggalo history—that turned those cracks into a full-blown divide.

The Juggalo March on Washington wasn’t just a protest; it was ICP’s rallying cry to defend the Juggalo name. But when Twiztid refused to participate, the fallout was massive—and it forced Juggalos to take sides.

The Juggalo March: Why It Mattered

In 2011, the FBI labeled Juggalos as a “hybrid gang” in their National Gang Threat Assessment. This move wasn’t just an insult to ICP and their fans—it had real consequences. Juggalos were being harassed by police, losing jobs, and even fighting in court to defend themselves. ICP decided to fight back.

In 2017, they announced the Juggalo March on Washington, D.C., a peaceful protest designed to raise awareness and demand justice. For ICP, this was more than a march—it was a way to protect the Juggalo family they had spent decades building. They called on every artist and group in the Juggalo world to stand with them.

Twiztid Refuses to March

When ICP extended the invitation, Twiztid shocked fans by refusing to participate. At first, Twiztid downplayed their absence, claiming they didn’t want to get involved with politics. They told fans they supported Juggalos in their own way, but they wouldn’t be joining the march.

Monoxide later went on record stating that the Juggalo March was just a publicity stunt. What he seemed to miss, though, was that that was the entire point. A “publicity stunt” is exactly what a movement like this needs—to draw attention, get people talking, and rally the community behind a shared cause. Of course, it was about publicity. That’s how you fight back against something as massive as the FBI.

For ICP, Twiztid’s comments only made things worse. This wasn’t about politics or stunts—it was about family. Juggalos weren’t just fans; they were real people dealing with real problems, and ICP expected Twiztid to stand with them.

A Community Divided

The fallout from the Juggalo March was immediate and brutal. Juggalos who had once embraced ICP and Twiztid as family now found themselves forced to choose sides:

Team ICP: Fans who supported the march and felt betrayed by Twiztid’s decision. To them, ICP were still the leaders of the Juggalo movement, fighting for the entire family.
Team Twiztid: Fans who defended Twiztid’s choice to stay out of the march, believing they had their reasons and that ICP was overreacting.

Social media, forums, and events became war zones where Juggalos clashed. The unity that had always defined Juggalo culture was broken. For the first time, it felt like there were two Juggalo worlds—one loyal to ICP and Psychopathic Records, and the other following Twiztid and their new label, Majik Ninja Entertainment (MNE).

Why It Solidified the Divide

Up until this point, many Juggalos still held out hope that ICP and Twiztid could repair their relationship. But the Juggalo March proved that the split ran deeper than anyone realized. ICP saw Twiztid’s refusal as proof they no longer cared about the Juggalo family. Twiztid’s supporters argued that ICP was trying to guilt them into participation and make the march about loyalty.

The divide wasn’t just about artists—it was about what being a Juggalo truly meant. ICP believed the march was about standing together, no matter what. Twiztid believed they had the right to forge their own path, separate from ICP’s vision.

In the end, the Juggalo March became a turning point. It wasn’t just a protest against the FBI; it was the moment the underground realized that ICP and Twiztid were never going to see eye to eye again.

What’s Next? Part 4 – The Beef Goes Public

The Juggalo March fallout marked the final fracture in ICP and Twiztid’s relationship, but it didn’t end there. In Part 4, we’ll explore how the beef went public, from interviews and diss tracks to fan reactions that shaped the underground.

The gloves came off, and the world watched as the divide deepened. Stay tuned—because the story only gets darker from here.