Adam Ramey dead at 32: Lead singer of rap-metal band Dropout Kings dies as group pays tribute to ‘inspirational brother'
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DROPOUT Kings lead singer Adam Ramey has tragically died aged 32.
The sad news was confirmed by the band on Monday, but no cause of death has been disclosed.
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Adam was the lead vocalist and co-founder member of the rap-metal band
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He was instrumental in forming the group in 2016
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Adam performing at the Louder Than Life Music Festival at the Kentucky Exposition Center in 2022
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In an emotion tribute, the group wrote on social media: "Life comes at you in ways you can never predict.
"The rollercoaster of chasing your dreams and building with your brothers and friends is a joy few get to know… With the heaviest hearts, we share that our brother, Adam Ramey, has passed away.
"His passion, energy, and love for music shaped Dropout Kings and touched countless lives.
"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.
"Thank you for everything, Chip. Rest in power, Adam. We'll always love you, fam."
Adam was the lead vocalist and co-founder member of the rap-metal band.
He was instrumental in forming the group in 2016 and sang on both of their full-length albums, AudioDope and Riot Music.
The group were originally called Phoenix Down before changing to Dropout Kings the following year.
The dad-of-one's most recent Instagram post featured a picture of his son.
He wrote: "Praise to the most high, thankful for all my blessings and grateful for this family and life of mine. Happy Easter errbody."
In another post about fatherhood shared last year, Adam penned: "Back at home from this amazing EU/UK run. Finally reunited with the lights of my life.
"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.
"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.
"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."
The singer's final performance with the band unfolded in February 2024 at the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida.
The band still had live shows scheduled for later this year on their website at the time of Adam's passing.
Dropout Kings shot to fame in 2021 with their hit single Virus.
It saw them earn a spot in the Top 40 of Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.
As well as leading the band, Adam also ran his company called PUSH Digital Marketing.
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Adam singing at the 2021 Gathering of the Juggalos
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Dropout Kings shot to fame in 2021 with their hit single Virus
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