Helping form the rap metal band Dropout Kings back in 2016, Adam Ramey watched as the group released two studio albums and recorded hits like “Street Sharks” and “GlitchGang.” Although continuing to expand their stardom, fans of Dropout Kings were shocked when news broke that Ramey sadly passed away just a few days before his birthday. With his family and friends dealing with the singer’s passing, his sister-in-law revealed his death was caused by suicide.
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With Dropout Kings looking forward to celebrating the singer’s birthday, the band found itself writing an entirely different post on May 19th. Sharing a collage of pictures of Ramey on Facebook, the group wrote, “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 in the most genuine sense and one we were beyond blessed to experience with one another as Dropout Kings. Even still, we cannot always expect things to go the way we dream nor can we understand just how special each moment with our friends and family are until those moments are memories. With the heaviest hearts, we share that our brother, Adam Ramey has passed away.”
Sharing the amount of passion, love, and energy he brought to every performance, Dropout Kings added, “His passion, energy, and love for music shaped Dropout Kings and touched countless lives. We’re devastated to say the least, but 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. We appreciate you all during this time and know he absolutely did as well for all the times we’ve shared.”
Fans Raise Over $44,000 For Family Of Adam Ramey
Leaving behind his wife, Jamie, and their 18-month-old son, Jude, Ramey’s sister-in-law set up a GoFundMe to help the family with funeral cost and even a college fund for his son. Already raising over $44,000, she wrote, “Adam wasn’t just my brother-in-law. He was like a real brother to me. He saved my life during one of my darkest times and always showed up for the people he loved.” She continued, “He brought life and energy to every room, every family gathering, and every stage he stepped on.”
Considering Ramey an “Incredible uncle, friend, and human being”, his death was not only felt by family and friends but devoted fans of Dropout Kings.
Knowing just how precious each life is, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is always available to talk, text, or chat to those suffering. And no matter what, the organization declared, “You are not alone.”
(The Logan Show, 2021)
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