Thomas Johnson, born on January 9, 1969 in Detroit, MI, is a dancer nicknamed Tommy the Clown who is best known for inventing the dance style "clowning" in 1992. This style evolved into the more popular krumping and created the "hip-hop clown" style.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $13 million (2024)
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About
Dancer nicknamed Tommy the Clown who is best known as the Inventor of the dance style "clowning," which evolved into the better-known krumping. He created the style in 1992, which thereby created the "hip-hop clown."
Before Fame
He spent five years in prison before getting a job as a typist clerk.
Trivia
He was the focus of the 2005 documentary Rize, directed by David LaChapelle.
Family Life
He was raised in South Central Los Angeles, California after being born in Detroit, Michigan.
Associated With
He has danced with Ray Ray of Mindless Behavior. Additionally, he and his followers haves performed at birthday parties for Madonna, Cedric the Entertainer, and more.