Adam Lee Ramey, the vocalist and a founding member of Phoenix, Arizona-based rap-metal band Dropout Kings, has tragically passed away at the age of 32. His death occurred on Monday, May 19, 2025. The band confirmed the devastating news in a heartfelt statement, though no further details regarding the cause of death have been made available at this time.
Dropout Kings shared tribute to their bandmate:
“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,” the band wrote.
“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.
“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. Thank you for everything, Chip. Rest in power, Adam. We’ll always love you fam.”
Adam Ramey was a part of Dropout Kings since their formation in 2016. His distinctive vocals and energetic stage presence were central to the band’s sound across their two full-length albums, Audiodope (released August 10, 2018) and Riot Music (May 5, 2023), as well as their 2021 EP, GlitchGang.
The band had been scheduled to embark on a European tour this summer.
