Celebrated Name: | Shaggy 2 Dope |
Real Name/Full Name: | Joseph William Utsler |
Gender: | Male |
Age: | 47 years old |
Birth Date: | 14 October 1974 |
Birth Place: | Wayne, Michigan, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Height: | 1.88 m |
Weight: | 90 kg |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Married |
Wife/Spouse (Name): | Renee Youtslur Wilkins (m. 2013) |
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Cyrus Utsler, Isaac Utsler, Mahala, Ronan, Leonna) |
Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
Is Shaggy 2 Dope Gay?: | No |
Profession: | Rapper, record producer, DJ, and professional wrestler |
Salary: | N/A |
Net Worth in 2024: | $18 Million |
Last Updated: | December 2024 |
Shaggy 2 Dope is a popular rapper, record producer, DJ, and professional wrestler from America. He is the co-founder of the record label Psychopathic Records and the professional wrestling promotion Juggalo Championship Wrestling. He is also a member of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse along with Violent J.
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Early Life & Biography
Shaggy 2 Dope or Joseph William Utsler was born on October 14, 1974, in Wayne, Michigan, U.S. He is of Polish and Cherokee descent. He has two siblings John Utsler who was a member of Insane Clown Posse, and Mike, who is part of the hip hop group Chop Shop. In 2015, his brother John was found dead in his house in Michigan.
When Shaggy was a teenager, he was arrested multiple times. He is said to have suffered from anxiety and depression throughout his career and was once admitted to a drug rehabilitation center to recover.
Personal Life
Shaggy married his wife Renee Youtslur Wilkins in the year 2013. The couple has two children Ronan and Leonna. He also has three children Cyrus, Mahala, and Isaac, from his previous relationship with girlfriend Jamesa.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 14 October 1974, Shaggy 2 Dope is 47 years old as of today’s date 17th December 2024. His height is 1.88 m tall, and his weight is 90 kg.
Career
Shaggy 2 Dope started his musical career in the year 1989 when he formed the group JJ Boys along with Kangol Joe, Joseph Bruce, and John Utsler and released the single “Party at the Top of the Hill.” The following year, they renamed their group as Inner City Posse and performed at local night clubs.
In 1991, they released their debut EP Dog Beats with Psychopathic Records. Shaggy’s brother John Utsler left the group, and the remaining two of them performed hardcore hip hop at various live performances. The group has earned two platinum and five gold albums.
In 1994, Shaggy released his solo music album, Fuck Off! which had four songs. After twelve years, he released his second album F.T.F.O. (Fuck The Fuck Off!) in the year 2006.
In 2017, his third studio album F.T.F.O.M.F. was released, which reached #72 on the Billboard 200, #1 on the Independent Chart, and #36 on the Top Album Sales.
Shaggy also started wrestling professionally in 1983. Along with his brother John and his friend Violent J, he started a promotion named National All-Star Wrestling. They staged their first show, NAW Wrestling Extravaganza, in the presence of family and friends.
In 1996, Shaggy returned to the independent wrestling circuit under the stage name Sewer Dwella. He competed in several independent circuits, including Future Wrestling Alliance and NWA Mid American Wrestling. In 2001, he appeared in XPW Redemption, where he and his tag-team partner defeated Damián 666 and Halloween.
In 1997, he joined Extreme Championship Wrestling and was managed by Paul Heyman. The following year, he appeared in the SummerSlam pay-per-view program of WWF. He wrestled with many popular wrestlers while he was in World Championship Wrestling, including Billy Kidman, Eddie Guerrero, Norman Smiley, Rey Mysterio, Jr., and many more.
He competed in several other promotions, including Juggalo Championship Wrestling (1999–2006), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2004, 2006), JCW (2007–present), and Limp Bizkit (2018).
Awards & Achievements
Shaggy 2 Dope has won several awards in his illustrious career. He has won the JCW Heavyweight Championship once and JCW Tag Team Championship twice with this tag-team partner Violent J.
Net Worth & Salary of Shaggy 2 Dope in 2024
As of December 2024, Shaggy 2 Dope has an estimated net worth of more than $18 Million. He has made this huge wealth through his successful career as a rapper, DJ, and professional wrestler.
He has released several hit music albums, including Fuck Off! EP (1994), F.T.F.O. (2006), F.T.F.O.M.F. (2017), and Gloomy Sunday EP (2019). He has also been a part of several music groups throughout his career including JJ Boyz (1989), Inner City Posse (1989–1991), Golden Goodies (1995), Psychopathic Rydas (1999–2017), The Killjoy Club (2013–2016; 2018), and many more.
Shaggy has also competed with several wrestling promotions, which also helps in increasing his net worth significantly.
Shaggy 2 Dope is one of the most versatile personalities in the United States. He is successfully able to manage both his singing as well as a professional wrestling career through his hard work and determination. He is also a color commentator at the Juggalo Championship Wrestling,