Shaggy 2 Dope recently opened up about his infamous 2018 incident where he attempted to dropkick Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst during a live performance. He shared his perspective on the controversial moment during Hot Ones Versus.
The Insane Clown Posse member reflected on the incident. He explained his mindset and motivations behind the unexpected stage confrontation.
“Well, alcohol was involved. That was done as a work wrestling work drop kick. I wasn’t actually trying to dropkick him [Fred Durst] for real,” Shaggy 2 Dope said. “I don’t know why in my drunk brain. I just figured that he was also a wrestling. He’d know how to sell the move. You know what I’m saying? So, no, he didn’t sell.”
The rapper went on to describe the immediate aftermath of his failed attempt. He detailed the security response that followed.
“I’ll tell you how they sold it. How they sold it was their security came out and choked me out on stage and dragged me out,” he continued. “I’ve apologized a million times over since. I feel like a dumbass, of course, for doing this sh*t.”
The admission comes years after the incident made headlines. It sparked widespread discussion about stage etiquette and performer safety at live events.
Shaggy 2 Dope’s wrestling background provides crucial context for understanding his mindset during the controversial moment. Wikipedia reported that the rapper is also a professional wrestler who has competed in various wrestling events throughout his career. This dual identity as both a musician and wrestler explains his reference to treating the dropkick as a “work” – wrestling terminology for a planned, choreographed move.
His wrestling experience extends beyond casual participation. Famous Birthdays noted that he became known as both a rapper and professional wrestler. This makes his assumption that Durst would understand wrestling moves somewhat more understandable. The incident highlights the blurred lines between his two professional worlds. It shows how alcohol impaired his judgment about appropriate venue behavior.
The 2018 dropkick attempt wasn’t Shaggy 2 Dope’s first encounter with physical consequences in performance settings. Hatchetpedia documented that he has experienced serious injuries during his wrestling career, including breaking his nose and cheekbone in a steel cage fall. This history with wrestling injuries makes his later regret about the Durst incident more poignant. He understands the real physical risks involved in unplanned confrontations.
The incident also reflects the complex relationship between hip-hop and professional wrestling cultures, where theatrical aggression and staged conflicts are common elements. Shaggy 2 Dope’s assumption that Durst would “sell” the move reveals how deeply ingrained wrestling psychology had become in his approach to live performance, even outside the wrestling ring.
