Travis Barker on DJ AM's Final Words: 'Do Drugs and Say F*** It'

Travis Barker has reflected on the final conversations he had with his close friend, DJ AM (Adam Goldstein), who passed away in 2009. The pair, who performed together as TRV$DJAM, both survived a devastating plane crash in 2008. Barker described how DJ AM struggled significantly in the aftermath, lacking the same support system Barker had in his family.

Barker shared that DJ AM confided in him about contemplating relapse, even sending a text message stating, "Man, honestly, I just feel like doing a bunch of drugs and saying f*** it." Barker admitted he didn't grasp the full extent of his friend's pain, believing him to be 'bulletproof.' DJ AM died of a drug overdose less than a year after the accident.

Following the crash, Barker himself endured immense trauma, developing a severe fear of flying and avoiding planes for nearly 13 years. This fear stemmed from the accident, which left him with extensive burns. In August 2021, accompanied by his wife Kourtney Kardashian, Barker took his first flight since the crash, traveling to Cabo.

Barker's journey to overcome his fear of flying highlights his personal recovery process. The support from his wife was crucial, as they had found ways to travel within the U.S. without flying. This significant step marks a major milestone in Barker's healing from the traumatic event.