Cause of death of Shifty Shellshock while the crazy city manager says: “We failed”

The manager of Shifty Shellshock’s band Crazy Town said the rapper died of an accidental drug overdose.

Shellshock, real name Seth Binzer, was the co-founder and lead singer of the popular rap-rock group, best known for their number one hit “Butterfly” in 2001.

The singer died on Monday, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner announced. He was found dead in his home at the age of 49. The band’s manager has now spoken out People about how the frontman died.

The cause of death could not be released by the Los Angeles County Coroner because toxicology reports are not yet available.

“After his battle with addiction and the quick success of Crazy Town, Seth Binzer was never able to successfully deal with his addictions with ‘Butterfly,'” Howie Hubberman told the publication. “We all tried, but ultimately we all failed, otherwise Shifty would still be here.”

He added: “The cause of death was a combination of prescription drugs and street drugs. Shifty was a friend and was desperate to heal himself – unfortunately no one, including me, had the right tools to do so.”

Newsweek sent Shellshock representatives an email on Friday seeking comment.

Shellshock battled drug addiction throughout his career and spoke openly about his problems after appearing on the reality TV shows Sober House And Celebrity rehab.

In an interview with Rolling StoneHe told the publication that he had been arrested for shoplifting and had abused drugs for years, including selling illegal substances during that time.

Shellshock has had several run-ins with the law and was sentenced to three years’ probation in 2012 for assault and possession of crack cocaine.

“I would like to sincerely apologize to those involved… I am very sorry to those I have offended and to those who have endured this situation,” said Shellshock TMZ by the time.

In 2022, Shellshock was together Punky Brewster Star Soleil Moon Frye. Months after their separation, he was arrested in Los Angeles for driving under the influence.

Crazy Town’s debut studio album, The gift of the gamewas released in 1999. The band then played as a support tour for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and released their follow-up album—Dark Horse— in 2002, but soon disbanded after the poor commercial success. Crazy Town reformed in 2007 and released their third album, The Brimstone Sluggersin 2015.

Outside of Crazy Town, Shellshock had the hit “Starry Eyed Surprise” with British producer Paul Oakenfold.

Shellshock leaves behind three sons.