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Jacoby Dakota Shaddix (born July 28, 1976) is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and television presenter. He is best known as a founding member and the continuous lead singer of the California-based rock band Papa Roach since the band's formation in 1993.
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Shaddix served as the host of the MTV show Scarred for the entirety of the show's run, presenting both seasons and all 20 episodes of the show, which spanned from April 10 to September 18, 2007. Shaddix would ultimately leave the show due to touring demands with Papa Roach. The name of the show was based on the Papa Roach song "Scars".
Shaddix is one of the co-owners of a rock-inspired clothing line with designer Jeff Henry called "Lovers Are Lunatics", with the focus being described as "to create a brand that represents the rock community and showcases their unique creative vision".
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Papa Roach lead vocals
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Also known as
J. Shadixx · Jacoby Dakota Shaddix · Jacoby S. · Jacoby Shadixx
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 0b415c8e-ab36-4641-8ea2-65999ec0467d
- ISNI
- 000000011483846X
- IPI
- 00344223295
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 5 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.