“Sad News: Lead Singer of Dropout Kings Passes Away at 32”

Adam Ramey, the lead vocalist and founding member of the rap-metal band Dropout Kings, has died at the age of 32. 

Adam Ramey’s passing was officially announced by the band on Monday. They expressed their deep sorrow and paid tribute to Ramey for the indelible mark he left on their music and lives.

Reflecting on life’s unpredictable nature, the band’s statement acknowledged the highs and lows of pursuing aspirations with close companions. It conveyed the heavy news of Ramey’s untimely demise.

Adam’s sister-in-law initiated a GoFundMe campaign stating that the vocalist took his own life. The fundraiser aims to provide financial support to his wife Jamie and their young son Jude, who is just 18 months old.

‘On May 19th, just five days before his 32nd birthday, we lost Adam Ramey—beloved husband, father, son, and lead vocalist of Dropout Kings—to suicide after a long and painful battle with addiction,’ the heartbreaking post read. 

It continued: ‘Adam loved deeply. He was a devoted husband to my 29-year-old sister, Jamie, and a proud father to their 18-month-old son, Jude. He was also an incredible uncle, friend, and human being.’

Adam Ramey, the lead vocalist and founding member of the rap-metal band Dropout Kings, has died at the age of 32

A GoFundMe launched by Adam’s sister-in-law revealed that the singer died by suicide and aims to raise funds for his wife Jamie and their 18-month-old son Jude

His death was confirmed by the band on Monday, though no cause was disclosed

Ramey co-founded Dropout Kings in 2016 and remained a driving force behind the group throughout his career.

He was featured on both of the band’s full-length albums: 2018’s AudioDope and 2023’s Riot Music. 

‘His passion, energy, and love for music shaped Dropout Kings and touched countless lives,’ the band’s Facebook statement continued. ‘Adam’s spirit, charisma, and energy will not only forever inspire us, but will push us into the future to be the best that we can.’

The band concluded their tribute with a personal farewell: ‘Thank you for everything, Chip. Rest in power, Adam. We’ll always love you, fam.’

Ramey’s most recently pinned Instagram post, shared in April 2024, showed him standing beside his wife Jamie Varner and their 18-month-old son, Jude.

‘Praise to the most high,’ he captioned the snap. ‘thankful for all my blessings and grateful for this family and life of mine. Happy Easter errbody.’ 

In July 2024, Ramey shared an emotional Instagram post reflecting on fatherhood and personal growth following Dropout Kings’ European and UK tour. 

The post featured a photo of him holding a baby, believed to be his son.

‘Back at home from this amazing EU/UK run. Finally reunited with the lights of my life,’ he wrote. ‘It brings tears to my eyes putting everything into perspective of how far I’ve come. Life can be terrifying and brutal. But, it can also be the most gratifying and beautiful thing too.’

He continued: ‘I’ve made so many mistakes in my life. But I truly wouldn’t change a thing—especially the terrible parts. Be thankful for the bad things. It brought me here and made me who I am now as I write this. And for once, I can actually say that I like this person.’

Ramey’s most recently pinned Instagram post, shared in April 2024, showed him standing beside what appeared to be his son and the child’s mother 

Ramey co-founded Dropout Kings in 2016 and remained a driving force behind the group throughout his career

Ramey ended the post with a touching message about fatherhood: ‘All I want for my son is for him to be a good man. I don’t care what he does. He just needs to be that and I’ll always be proud.’

Following the breakup of his former band The Bad Chapter, Adam Ramey launched a new musical venture in 2016 alongside rapper Eddie Wellz and several collaborators, per Yahoo. 

The group initially performed under the name Phoenix Down before rebranding as Dropout Kings the following year.

The rap-metal outfit went on to release two studio albums: AudioDope in 2018 and Riot Music in 2023. 

They gained notable traction in 2021 with their single Virus, which landed them a spot in the Top 40 of Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.

Ramey’s final performance with Dropout Kings took place on February 8, 2024, at the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida, per the outlet.

At the time of his passing, the band still had several live shows scheduled for later in May and August, as listed on their official website.

Beyond his work as frontman, Ramey also ran PUSH Digital Marketing, a company focused on artist publicity and management.