Ronald Joseph Radke (/ˈrædki/; born December 15, 1983) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, musician, and record producer. Radke found success as vocalist and co-founder for the post-hardcore band Escape the Fate in his early twenties, but his career stalled when he was served a 2+1⁄2-year prison sentence due to a probation violation. After his release, Radke subsequently became the lead singer of a new band, Falling in Reverse. As a solo musician, Radke released a rap mixtape, Watch Me, in 2014, which included collaborations with Deuce, b.LaY, Tyler Carter, Sy Ari Da Kid, Jacoby Shaddix, Danny Worsnop, Andy Biersack, and Craig Mabbitt.