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Joseph Bruce is credited as a rapper, circus performer and singer. Joseph Bruce was born on April 28, 1972 in Michigan, United States. That works out to 54 years old in 2026.
My Take
Violent J is easy to dismiss as a clown-painted novelty, but I find his trajectory genuinely impressive. Building Psychopathic Records from the ground up and sustaining a fiercely loyal fanbase across decades takes more business savvy and artistic conviction than critics ever gave him credit for. The Michigan roots feel important too: this is rust-belt, working-class hustle dressed up in horror-circus theatrics. I'm drawn to artists who carve out an entire subculture rather than chasing mainstream approval, and few have done that as completely as he has. Whatever you think of the music, the man built something that outlasted the mockery, and that earns my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joseph Bruce
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァイオレント・J
- Reading
- ゔぁいおれんと・J
- Born
- April 28, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- rapper / circus performer / singer / record producer / composer
2. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/icp
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violent%20J
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2576435
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joseph Bruce born?
Born April 28, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Joseph Bruce from?
Joseph Bruce is from Michigan, United States.
What does Joseph Bruce do?
Joseph Bruce works as rapper, circus performer, singer, record producer, composer.
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