Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke has taken aim at what he describes as the toxic culture of social media users who mock or insult recently deceased celebrities.
In a series of tweets, Radke condemned the behavior of those who use celebrity deaths for engagement, clout, or cheap entertainment—without directly naming anyone, though the timing of the posts has led some fans to believe he may have been referencing Ozzy Osbourne’s recent passing. He said:
“Friendly reminder: the people wishing death on celebrities and posting hateful stuff about ones that recently passed away for likes and attention are the same people that call me a bad person,” Radke wrote on Twitter. His remarks were sharp and unfiltered, aligning with his long-standing outspokenness on digital culture.
In a follow-up tweet, he criticized what he sees as a broader cultural rot fostered by social platforms:
“Delete this app off your phone, 1 month later download it and spend 5 minutes scrolling. The absolute bottom of the barrel fucking LOSERS on here. Your personality is posting hate to people with more money than you’ll ever have—that’s what this app is.”
While Radke didn’t mention Ozzy Osbourne by name, the timing of his tweets—posted shortly after the legendary Black Sabbath frontman’s death—suggests the comments may be, at least in part, a reaction to the online backlash and toxic commentary that often follows celebrity deaths.
Known for defending both himself and others against online attacks, Radke’s recent posts fit a larger pattern in which he calls out hypocrisy and cruelty in internet culture. His frustration highlights the growing tension between celebrity vulnerability and social media’s often dehumanizing tendencies.
Radke’s comments quickly gained traction among fans, many of whom echoed his concerns and praised him for speaking up. Whether or not he was directly referencing Ozzy, the message was clear: respect for the dead shouldn’t be optional—especially in an era where outrage often drowns out empathy.
