"Crack Addict" is a song by

Limp Bizkit Limp Bizkit is an American nu metal band from Jacksonville, Florida. Its lineup consists of lead vocalist Fred Durst, drummer John Otto (drummer), John Otto, guitarist Wes Borland, turntablist DJ Lethal and bassist Sam Rivers (bassist), Sam ...

written and recorded in 2002, and produced by

Al Jourgensen Alain David Jourgensen (born Alejandro Ramírez Casas; October 9, 1958) is a Cuban-American singer, musician and music producer. Closely related with the independent record label Wax Trax! Records, his musical career spans four decades. He is t ...

. The song samples Spoonie Gee's 1979 single, "Spoonin' Rap".

Production

Originally recorded for

Results May Vary ''Results May Vary'' is the fourth studio album by American nu metal band Limp Bizkit, released on September 23, 2003, through Flip and Interscope Records. It is the band's only release under the sole-leadership of vocalist Fred Durst after the ...

, the song was even rumored to be an upcoming single; though for unknown reasons the track was omitted from the album. While working with Limp Bizkit,

claims that he convinced

Fred Durst William Frederick Durst (born Frederick Allen Mayne III; August 20, 1970) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and director. He is the frontman and lyricist of the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, formed in 1994, with whom he has release ...

to strip naked and wear a

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while singing. Jourgensen recalls, "I got paid to just humiliate him for three songs. It was awesome."

Legacy

On March 7, 2003, Limp Bizkit announced they would be performing live for the first time in two years, at the

WWE World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is an American professional wrestling promotion. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, a majority-owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. A global integrated media and entertainment company, ...

event,

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on March 30, 2003. They performed "Crack Addict" and " Rollin' (Air Raid Vehicle)" at the event with

Brian Welch Brian Philip Welch (born June 19, 1970), also known by his stage name Head, is an American musician. He is a guitarist and founding member of the nu metal band Korn and his solo project Love and Death, where he also provides vocals. Along wit ...

and Mike Smith on guitars."WrestleMania XIX this Sunday"
.

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press release, March 28, 2003; retrieved May 31, 2006.

References

{{authority control 2003 songs 2003 singles Limp Bizkit songs Songs written by Fred Durst

Production

Legacy

See also

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