Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock’s cause of death announced after star tragically found dead at home
The cause of death of CRAZY Town singer Shifty Shellshock has been announced after the star was found dead at home.
The Los Angeles The rapper, whose real name was Seth Binzer, died this week at the age of just 49.
The troubled star – known for hits such as “Butterfly” – died of an accidental overdose, according to the band’s manager, Howie Hubberman.
He said: “After his battle with addiction and the rapid success of Crazy Town, Seth Binzer was never able to overcome his addiction on a more successful level with Butterfly.
“We all tried, but in the end we all failed, otherwise Shifty would still be here.”
The Los Angeles Medical Department has not yet officially announced Binzer’s cause of death.
The star spoke openly about his battle with drugs and appeared on VH1 shows celebrity Rehabilitation and detoxification clinic.
Hubberman told People: “The cause of death was a combination of prescription drugs and street-bought drugs.”
“Shifty was a friend and really wanted to get himself repaired – unfortunately nobody, including me, had the right tools for it.”
The rapper founded the band Crazy Town with Bret Mazur and enjoyed fame in the 2000s and beyond.
Two months before his death, he shared a photo with the caption: “For those who stay even when I try my best to scare them away.”
The image shows a person wearing a black mask staring into the camera, surrounded by people wearing white masks looking directly into them. The message is: “Real is rare, fake is everywhere.”
Numerous tributes poured in for the father of three under his cryptic last post.
A friend wrote: “Rest in peace man, I hope you finally find peace. Thanks for the music and all our conversations over the years! I’ll miss you man!”
Several people said they miss the singer, while another simply wrote: “Icon.”
Binzer and Mazur first formed a band called Brimstone Sluggers in 1995 before forming Crazy Town in 1999.
“Butterfly” became her most successful and notable single after it reached the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for two weeks.
The band’s single reached number one in several countries and their debut album, “The Gift of Game,” sold over 1.5 million copies, but this success was short-lived.
The band disbanded in 2003 after their second album, “Darkhorse,” failed to gain much critical acclaim upon its release in 2002.
During this time, Binzer also worked on his solo career by collaborating with Paul Oakenfold, a British musician and producer.
Binzer provided vocals on Oakenfold’s 2002 song “Starry Eyed Surprise,” which reached the top 10 in the UK and the top 50 in the US.
One year after the dissolution of Crazy Town, Binzer released his first solo album “Happy Love Sick” under his stage name Shifty.
Crazy Town reformed in 2007 and became Crazy Town X in 2017 after Mazur and other members left.
Around the same time he published his post about “fake” friends, Binzer posted another one on Instagram talking about his struggle with abstinence.
The rapper posted a picture of a graffiti-covered sidewalk with a heart and some flowers.
In the caption, he wrote: “I’m more of a lover than a fighter… but the person I need to love more than fight with is myself.”
“Mr. Shifty, true love #Sober, alive and grateful.”
Several of his friends in the Business In their tribute to him, they mentioned his battle with addiction.
Girlfriend and actress Alice McMunn wrote on Instagram: “RIP. Honestly, I have witnessed his struggle for the past 10 years and it was one of the toughest I have ever seen.”
While producer Nikki Minton is under his last social media Post: “I don’t have the words to express how sad this is.
“My friend for more than half my life. I will miss him. My condolences to all who lost him.”
Pals tribute to Shifty
Bret Mazur, co-founder of SHIFT Shellshock’s Crazy Town, paid a loving tribute to his friend following his sudden death.
Mazur posted the touching remarks on Instagram and said the rapper will “always be honored.”
As the other half of Crazy Town, Seth’s incredible talent and larger than life personality left an indelible impression on everyone who knew him and the music we made together,” he wrote.
“Seth struggled with the challenge of staying sober throughout his life, a battle he waged continually both privately and publicly. Despite the hardships, he brought tremendous joy and energy to the lives of those around him.
“I wish with all my heart that his story could have ended differently, but we find comfort in the hope that Seth has finally found the peace he has so desperately sought all these years.
“Our Crazy Town family and I cherish the core memories from our youth, the highs and lows, the laughs and the lessons, and each moment has contributed to who we are today. Seth’s journey has been filled with struggles, but also moments of incredible creativity and love.
Mazur also spoke about the importance of sobriety and encouraged those struggling to seek help.
“We will miss Seth more than words can express. His spirit will live on in the music we made and in the hearts of those who loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this incredibly difficult time,” he said.
“Rest in peace, Seth. We will always remember and honor you.”
He also combined his heartbreaking caption with some pictures of the old friends.
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