Tommy the Clown

Veniceball Unveils the Watts Oasis

Lauren A. Jones Contributing WriterMarch 28, 2019

Veniceball unveiled the Watts Oasis, an art-infused basketball court and community garden on Saturday, March 23, to provide a safe space and resources to the underserved Watts community. “I discovered this court that was hanging on a string here 10 years ago and I always thought it would be nice to kind of upgrade the facility,” explained Nick Ansom, founder and CEO of the Venice Basketball League. The Watts Oasis court refurbishment was the tenth of its kind, part of Veniceball’s Build Courts Not Walls global campaign. With the help of 100 volunteers and Watts Towers artist in residence, Augustine

Black Inspirations of 2017

Staff Report December 28, 2017

These Black men and women, through their passions, gave the community inspiration in 2017.

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Tommy the Clown 25 Year Celebration Continues

Kimberlee Buck, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

For over two decades, Krump legend and battle zone creator Thomas “Tommy the Clown” Johnson and his dance crew the T-Squad, have entertained crazed fans and performed in front of sold-out crowds at the Inglewood Forum.

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Tommy The Clown with Dancers breakout

L.A. Sentinel StaffJuly 24, 2017

Tommy The Clown and his dancers perform for the L.A. Sentinel

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Tommy The Clown explains how he conquers challenges

L.A. Sentinel StaffJuly 24, 2017

Through his faith in Christianity, Tommy The Clown braved various situations, using his talents to help the youth in Los Angeles and allow them to display their talents on the global stage.

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Tommy the Clown explains how he created the legendary Battle Zone dance competition

L.A. Sentinel StaffJuly 23, 2017

Tommy the Clown talks about the inception and evolution of Battle Zone and his dance academy.

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Tommy The Clown speaks on being the streets and how he made his dreams come to life

L.A. Sentinel StaffJuly 23, 2017

Tommy “Tommy The Clown” Johnson explains how he began his brand of hip hop clowns and the origins of krumping.

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Tommy the Clown Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary at USC Galen Center

Brandon I. Brooks, Managing Editor and Kimberlee Buck, Staff Writer May 18, 2017

Thomas “Tommy the Clown” Johnson is an iconic dance industry figure and originator of “krump dancing” and the “Battle Zone.” This year marks the 25th anniversary and creation of the unspoken “clowning” and “krumping” dance movement.