Violent J, born Joseph Bruce on April 28, 1972, in Berkley, Michigan, is an American rapper, producer, and professional wrestler best known as one half of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse alongside Shaggy 2 Dope. As co-founder of Psychopathic Records, he helped build a devoted fan community known as Juggalos and developed the group’s elaborate Dark Carnival mythology that runs through their music. Insane Clown Posse gained notoriety in the 1990s with albums such as Carnival of Carnage (1992) and The Great Milenko (1997), which achieved platinum success. Beyond music, Violent J has appeared in films, wrestling promotions, and various multimedia projects tied to ICP’s expansive underground following.