CKY’s Chad Ginsburg has publicly shared a statement, claiming he struck Alien Ant Farm vocalist Dryden Mitchell in the face as an act of self-defense. This altercation has raised significant attention in the music community, igniting discussions about personal safety and conflict resolution among artists during tours.

Over the weekend, CKY was removed from their European tour with Alien Ant Farm following this incident. In a detailed explanation from Mitchell, he highlighted that Ginsburg exhibited problematic behavior throughout the tour, which prompted attempts to address these issues. Unfortunately, these attempts did not yield a positive response, leading to heightened tensions.

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In contrast, Ginsburg’s narrative paints a different picture, suggesting that he acted in self-defense when he struck the Alien Ant Farm frontman. Ginsburg asserts that he perceived a physical threat and alleges that Mitchell was aggressively invading his personal space. He expressed that had he not reacted swiftly, he might have faced a physical assault from Mitchell.

For those interested, Ginsburg’s full statement can be found below.

Nothing wrong with defending yourself from a bad guy. If you are attacked or feel truly threatened, have no fear and stop the threat however you can.

I had to protect myself. It was a split-second reaction to a very angry guy muttering then yelling #*%! at me from 10ft away charging at ME into my personal space! Coming at me.
He was attacking me! I felt a physical threat, and had I not tried to avoid the attack, I would have been assaulted. For goodness’ sake.

I could say so much more. But the situation sucks for all!

I’d like to stop. Rather not get all into all. It’s no one’s business. This is not news. As unfortunate as the situation is all together.

Chad Ginsburg’s Insights on the Altercation and Its Impact

Before his recent social media update, Ginsburg conveyed to fans that he felt he had “no choice and good reason” for punching the singer. Earlier that day, he had revealed screenshots that he claimed were from Mitchell’s Instagram account, which allegedly contained homophobic and racist slurs. This revelation added another layer to the ongoing conflict, stirring further debate among fans and industry professionals alike.

Although Ginsburg later removed the post from his main Instagram feed, the screenshots remained visible in his Instagram Stories, leading to speculation about the authenticity and timing of Mitchell’s alleged remarks. The absence of these posts from Mitchell’s public feed raises questions about their context and the nature of the altercation.