The vocalist of the pioneering rap-rock group, Crazy Town, identified as Shifty Shellshock died on Monday at the age of 49. According to the LA Medical Examiner’s office, the cause of his death is not yet known.
The group rose to fame after the release of their debut album, The Gift of Game, in 2000.
The band’s song, which hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001, was also featured in the film Orange County, which was released in 2002.
Despite their initial success, the group suffered from various issues, such as the departure of their members and Shellshock’s substance abuse.
In 2002, the band took a break from the music industry to focus on his personal issues.
After releasing a solo song, Shellshock collaborated with Paul Oakenfold.
He appeared on various television shows, including Celebrity Rehab and Soberhouse, where he talked about his struggles with substance abuse.
In 2012, he was reportedly hospitalized after he fell unconscious.
He is survived by his children, Phoenix, Gage, and Halo.