''Loiter Squad'' is an American adult

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for

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starring Tyler, the Creator, Jasper Dolphin,

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, and Lionel Boyce from the

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hip hop group Odd Future. The show regularly featured other members of the group as well. The show was produced by Dickhouse Productions for

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programming block during its first and second seasons. The show ran from March 25, 2012 to July 17, 2014 On July 14, 2015, Tyler, the Creator confirmed that the show was "no more," stating, “It opened the doors up for other things that my boys want to do. That was a great thing, but we’re off that.”

History

The pilot for the show was initially announced on March 11, 2011, after

hip hop collective Odd Future began to receive mainstream recognition, with the premise originally being described as a combination of '' Jackass'' and ''

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''. Later, the series was rumored to be named ''Blackass'', a

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claiming that was the temporary title, "at least until S&P calls" them out on it. However, on April 22, 2011, Tyler, the Creator debunked the title on his official

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account, potentially not even knowing its origin. Then, it was not until September 8, 2011 that the show, by then officially titled ''Loiter Squad,'' was finally confirmed as a 15-minute live action show composed of various sketches, man on the street segments, pranks, and music made by Odd Future. ''Loiter Squad'' premiered on Sunday, March 25, 2012 on

programming block. Episode 2 featured an appearance from ''Jackass'' alumnus Johnny Knoxville while fellow ''Jackass'' cast members Bam Margera,

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and

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have also made guest appearances. Other appearances have included rappers Xzibit,

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and Juicy J, actor

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, and

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musician

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. In 2012, it was announced that

and Blake Anderson would join the cast at the show's second season. ''Loiter Squad'' was renewed for a third season and premiered on May 15, 2014. It was produced by Gorilla Flicks, the new production company of Jeff Tremaine, and by Camp Flog Gnaw, the production company of Tyler, the Creator. In July 2015, Tyler, the Creator stated that ''Loiter Squad'' would not continue after its third season.

Cast

Main cast

* Tyler, the Creator * Jasper Dolphin *

* Lionel Boyce *

Guest appearances

Notable guest appearances include: * Johnny Knoxville * Blake Anderson *

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* George Clinton * Xzibit *

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* Bam Margera *

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* Fatlip *

* Juicy J * Freddie Gibbs *

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* IceJJFish *

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* Shelby Fero

Episodes

Season 1 (2012)

Season 2 (2013)

Season 3 (2014)

References

Notes

External links

* * {{Odd Future 2012 American television series debuts 2014 American television series endings 2010s American black television series 2010s American sketch comedy television series Adult Swim original programming Hip hop television English-language television shows Odd Future Television series by Williams Street Television series by Dickhouse Productions Tyler, the Creator