Shifty Shellshock Was Introspective in Final Instagram Posts Before His Death at 49: 'I Need to Love More'

Shifty Shellshock shared several posts online alluding to his ups and downs before his death.

Crazy Town frontman, whose real name is Seth Binzer, was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Monday, June 24. The medical examiner has not yet determined the cause of death. He was 49 years old.

In an Instagram post dated April 28, the rap artist spoke openly about the need for love.

“I’m a lover than a fighter… but the one I need to love more instead of fighting is myself .. mr. shifty, true love # Sober, alive and grateful,” Binzer captioned the photo.

Frontman Shifty Shellshock from Crazy Town.

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The image was a night shot of a graffiti design on the ground that read “True Love” written in black and pink ink. “Long Beach” and a heart are also included in the artwork.

At the time, fans offered their support in his comments section.

“I am sending you love and strength. I’m here, always,” one person wrote.

Another said: “Thinking of you and remember that sobriety CAN be achieved. Your days of leaving the island and swimming in shark water are over. I’m thankful I don’t have to worry about you anymore. 1 day at a time Seth.”

Shifty Shellshock, Crazy Town frontman and ‘Butterfly’ singer, has died at 49.

Binzer previously dealt with substance abuse throughout his career, appearing on VH1 shows Celebrity rehabilitation and A sober house. He was also hospitalized in 2012 after losing consciousness and falling into a coma, before recovering, Diversity reported.

The outlet added that the artist was also arrested for DUI in 2022.

In another Instagram post dated April 28, Bizner shared an image that referred to those who feel like “black sheep” and “loners.”

The text written on the picture read: “Black sheep, odd ducks, outcasts, eccentrics, loners, lost and forgotten. More often than not, these people have the most beautiful souls.”

In 1999, Crazy Town rose to fame with their debut album The gift of the gamethird single — “Butterfly.”

Romcom from 2003 Something has to givestarring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, featured a song in the film.

Mad city in Berlin in March 2001.

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In addition to Binzer, the rock group consisted of Rust Epique, James Bradley Jr., Doug Miller, Adam Goldstein and Antonio Lorenzo “Trouble” Valli. After the success of “Butterfly”, the group released their second album The dark horse in 2002, but split up after failing to reach the same levels of recognition, Deadline reported.

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The band has had a few more changes, including reuniting in 2015 as Brimstone Sluggers, then becoming Crazy Town X after Mazur left in 2017, Deadline added.

At one point, Binzer continued his solo career.

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In January, Binzer announced that the band will release a new version of the song “Butterfly” in collaboration with Black Oxygen.

“My good friends here are doing a cover of ‘Butterfly’ which is fresh and still classic. It will be special. It’s been 20-something years since we released it, and it’s going to be a fun, cool, new version of ‘Butterfly’ for a new generation,” said Binzer.

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