The music world is in mourning following the heartbreaking death of Adam Ramey, the lead vocalist of American rap-metal band Dropout Kings, who tragically died by suicide on Monday, May 19, 2025, after what loved ones described as a “long and painful battle with addiction.” His passing was confirmed through an emotional statement shared on the band’s official social media pages.
“We share that our brother, Adam Ramey, has passed away,” the group wrote, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of their frontman and friend. The news sent shockwaves through the fanbase of the genre-blending group, known for hits like Virus and Scratch & Claw, and for fusing raw energy with lyrical vulnerability.
Further details emerged from a GoFundMe campaign launched by Ramey’s sister-in-law, which revealed that the 36-year-old singer died by suicide and left behind his 18-month-old son, Jude, and his grieving wife, Jamie. The fundraiser aims to raise $60,000 to support the family’s future and has already garnered over $40,760 as of Wednesday, May 21.
Ramey’s openness about his mental health struggles and past addiction battles had made him a source of comfort and connection for thousands of fans navigating similar issues. He was praised for using his platform to speak candidly about the challenges of sobriety, fame, and inner darkness, often turning pain into powerful lyrics.
Messages of love, remembrance, and heartbreak have poured in from fellow musicians, mental health advocates, and fans across the globe. Many are sharing Ramey’s past interviews and performances as a way to honor his legacy and keep the conversation about mental health in the spotlight.
The band has not yet announced plans regarding future performances or tributes, but they have encouraged fans to support Jude’s GoFundMe and to check in on loved ones. “Adam was larger than life, but also deeply human. We hope his story reminds everyone that it’s okay to ask for help,” one bandmate wrote.
As tributes continue to flood the internet, Ramey’s death serves as a painful reminder of the ongoing mental health crisis in the creative world. His music may live on, but the industry has lost yet another voice to the silence that so often follows suffering.
