The hip-hop world is mourning the death of Frosty, a founding member of the rap group Odd Squad Family. Frosty, whose real name was Shaw, died in a car accident on March 20, 2019, at the age of 23. He was known for his energetic and positive rap style, as well as his physical disability that did not stop him from pursuing his passion for music.
Contents
Who Was Frosty and What Did He Do for a Living?
Frosty was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He had a rare condition called arthrogryposis, which caused his joints to be stiff and his muscles to be weak. He had to use a wheelchair and crutches to move around, but he did not let that limit his dreams. He started rapping at the age of 15 and formed Odd Squad Family with his friends Snowman, Nubs, and A-Factor in 2016.
Odd Squad Family was a rap group that celebrated diversity and positivity. All four members had some form of physical disability or difference, but they used their music to spread a message of acceptance and empowerment. They gained popularity online with their songs like “Done Did”, “Tried to Tell ‘Em”, and “Smoke My Pain”. They also performed live shows and collaborated with other artists like Futuristic, Cryptic Wisdom, and Dizzy Wright.
Frosty was the youngest member of the group and was often seen as the little brother. He had a charismatic personality and a witty sense of humor. He loved music and life and inspired many people with his courage and optimism.
How Did Frosty Die?
According to Hope & Heal, Frosty died in a fatal car accident on March 20, 2019. The details of the accident are not publicly known, but it is believed that he was driving alone at night when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The news of his death shocked and saddened his fans, friends, family, and fellow rappers. Odd Squad Family announced his passing on their Facebook page on July 24, 2019, after a period of silence and grief. They wrote:
We just want you all to know that we love and appreciate everybody’s prayers, wishes, thoughts, and love through this very dark time in our lives. For those who don’t know, Frosty died the other night. Frosty was our youngest founding member of Odd Squad Family and was our little brother. His only blood relation was to Snowman but blood couldn’t have made it any thicker for his relationships with everyone else in the group.
We want you guys to know that we will get through this rough time in Frosty’s name and we will achieve everything that we have dreamed of and talked about for Frosty. His body is gone but his Soul has moved on. He will always be here with us, and he will always be here with his fans. Frosty loved music and life and thats why, his life will live on through his music.
We do not wish to share any details of what happened, so please dont ask but we do appreciate your positivity and support through these times even if we dont respond back like we normally would. We will get through this one day at a time.
Thank you all, and stay odd.
This is the last song we got to make with Frosty. We want to share it with you all so that he may live on through his music.
#RIPFrosty
Always Loved, Never Forgotten, Forever Odd.
They also shared the link to their last song with Frosty, called “Tried to Tell ‘Em”, which featured Futuristic.
Many people paid tribute to Frosty on social media and expressed their condolences to Odd Squad Family. Some of the comments were:
- “RIP Frosty you were an inspiration to many people including myself you will be missed by many”
- “I’m so sorry for your loss guys…Frosty was amazing and I loved his energy…he will always be in our hearts”
- “This breaks my heart…Frosty was such a talented rapper and a beautiful soul…he made me smile every time I listened to his music…rest in peace brother”
- “Odd Squad Family forever…Frosty lives on through his music and his legacy…he touched so many lives with his positivity and courage…he was a legend”
What Is the Legacy of Frosty?
Frosty left behind a legacy of music, love, and hope. He showed the world that nothing can stop you from following your dreams if you have passion, determination, and faith. He also showed that being different is not a weakness, but a strength. He embraced his disability as part of his identity and used it to create art that resonated with many people.
Frosty’s music will continue to inspire and uplift his fans and future generations. His songs will always remind us of his spirit and his message. He will always be remembered as a member of Odd Squad Family, a rap group that changed the game with their unique style and vision.
Frosty’s death was a tragic loss for the hip-hop community, but his life was a blessing for the world. He was a rapper, a friend, a brother, and a hero. He was Frosty, and he was odd.
