I agree, but alot of people that weren't fans always referred to him as that "weird underground dude".
Especially while I was promoting I used to hear that quite a bit. I think hes starting to be seen a little different now a days, but back when all people thought they knew about him was that ICP like GROUP that devil worships, with red spiked hair and is rapping backwards it was more prevalent.
Anyone that really listened to him knew better, but regardless he was most definitely seen as "that weird underground artist" around these parts for a very long time.