Johnson and his followers have performed at birthday parties ranging from inner city communities to celebrities like Madonna, Pamela Anderson, and Cedric the Entertainer.
Thomas Johnson was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was raised in South Central Los Angeles, California.
He acquired a job as a typist clerk until 1992 when he received his first opportunity to perform; a co-worker asked him to be a clown at her child's birthday celebration because of his entertaining personality.
His only rules for his crew were as follows: "No gangs, No drugs, Do well in school (grades, attendance, and behavior), and be a role model by living a positive lifestyle at all times.
Tommy's dance phenomenon caught the attention of the acclaimed director and photographer, David LaChapelle.