How Did Archie Eversole Die? On April 13, 2022, the Atlanta rapper behind the classic hymn ‘We Ready’ died, and fans mourned on social media as followers reshared his renowned 2002 single.
On April 13, 2022, Atlanta’s music scene was dealt a devastating blow when rapper Archie Eversole was confirmed to have died. The legendary rapper died at the age of 37, prompting a rush of tributes on social media. According to information from Eversole’s relatives, Atlanta radio station Hot 107.9FM confirmed his death.
Eversole joins a long list of rappers to have died in 2022, most of whom have succumbed to gun violence. Wavy Navy Pooh was shot at a Miami, Florida intersection on January 14. Then on February 3, upcoming rapper Tdott Woo was fatally shot outside his home in New York City, just hours after he signed his first record contract. Days later on February 26, 36-year-old Snootie Wild was also shot and killed in Houston, Texas.
The man who gave us “We Ready, the greatest Game Day anthem ever, has passed away at 37 years old.
Rest In Peace Archie Eversole.
Prayers up to his family and loved ones.
pic.twitter.com/Y4q55WzgWt— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 13, 2022
Eversole first went mainstream as a 17-year-old, after releasing his album ‘Ride Wit Me Dirty South Style’ in 2002. In part, that album was certified gold thanks to ‘We Ready’, a song that has since become a popular sports anthem all over the country. Eversole went on to cement himself in the sports industry after being tapped by Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United to pen the 2018 team anthem ‘United We Conquer’.
How did Archie Eversole die?
The cause of the rapper’s death was not revealed by Hot 107.9FM, nor has it been published by any other media organization. The radio station simply reported, “close sources to Archie Eversole’s family have confirmed that the ATL rapper has passed away.” It’s unclear where he was when he passed away as well. All the information is expected to come out in the following hours and days.
His last public appearance was on March 1, at an Atlanta United game where he was snapped with several other fans. Days after that, Eversole tweeted, “I wonder who could help me make a super dope #WEREADY #NFTCommunity #NFT any ideas ??” Tragically, he won’t be able to see that idea come to life.
I wonder who could help me make a super dope #WEREADY #NFTCommunity #NFT any ideas ??
— ARCHIE “UNITED” EVERSOLE (@archieeversole) March 2, 2022
News of his passing has quickly gone viral on social media, leading many to pay tribute to the iconic rapper. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III tweeted, “The man who gave us “We Ready, the greatest Game Day anthem ever, has passed away at 37 years old. Rest In Peace Archie Eversole. Prayers up to his family and loved ones.” Another user mourned, “Rest In Peace, @archieeversole. Absolute man of the people…” A third said, “RIP Archie Eversole. We Ready has been the soundtrack to my nights, weekends, and ATL UTD match days for years & was the first song I played for my son before his first Five Stripes experience at MBS. His presence has had huge impact on our city/culture. Condolences to his family.”
Rest In Peace, @archieeversole. Absolute man of the people… #WeReady #ATLUTD @SoccerDownHere @kwittgens pic.twitter.com/WhPEaqrRhQ
— Capitano Campari (@NickAliffi) April 13, 2022
“Damn 2022 has taken Atlanta’s Finest Rapper, Archie Eversole… RIP Archie Eversole,” one fan mourned. Another tweeted, “RIP @archieeversole Always so kind, always a smile on your face. Sports team fans around the world will sing your anthem for years to come, but it will forever mean something extra special to #ATLUTD fans. Like you always told me, “it’s OUR (ATL) song!”” One person said, “Damn RIP to Archie Eversole, the man who changed high school football games especially forever with “We Ready.” Rest in Power, brother.”
Atlanta Rapper Archie Eversole Biography
Archie Eversole was a famous German-born rapper from Atlanta, and his death on April 13, 2022, shocked his family and fans. Arthur’s nephew Jordan Hughley confirmed Eversole’s death to Atlanta radio station Hot 107.9, which first reported his death in an article, but the cause of his death has not been released.
Eversole was an interesting artist who brought his own unique spin and helped build up the south as becoming the mainstream and starting to get its appreciation.
RIP Archie Eversole. We Ready has been the soundtrack to my nights, weekends, and ATL UTD match days for years & was the first song I played for my son before his first Five Stripes experience at MBS. His presence has had huge impact on our city/culture. Condolences to his family
— Larry Luk (@larryluk) April 13, 2022
Archie Eversole Parents & Early Life
6 feet tall, Arthur Archie Eversole was born on July 26, 1984, at US military base in Germany to his mother, who is a former member of the United States Army, and his father was a former US Navy Army, and when he shifted to the United States with his parents, they began living in College Park section of Atlanta, Where Archie’s attachment to music grew.
Career
Eversole began his career in music at an early age, signing with MCA | UNIVERSAL. During his tenure with them, he recorded an album called “Ride Wit Me Dirty South Style,” which included the timeless sports popular single “WE READY.” When MCA declared bankruptcy, he concentrated on studying the ins and outs of the publishing and licensing industries.
In 2005, Arthur founded his publishing company “Evasocold Publishing” and had done licensing deals with companies such as Mls, Ea Sports, Disney, Nfl, Fox, and Atlanta United.
He started working with the advertising department hand in hand with them to create a new wave linking music and marketing that helped push us “Atlanta United” to record-breaking numbers across the board.
Over the years, he developed close ties with important people at these organizations and his outstanding attorney, Herman Hudson. He had friends from Atlantic to Disney and was continuously expanding his network. Along with good relationships, Archie Eversole made his net worth around 4.7 million which he has left for his family.
Damn 2022 has taken Atlanta's Finest Rapper, Archie Eversole…
RIP Archie Eversole??????pic.twitter.com/VeX5PINeyc
— Lebang Moloi (@lebang_moloi) April 13, 2022
Archie Eversole FAQs
Ques: Who was Archie Eversole’s Wife | Girlfriend?
Ans: He never disclosed his love life but has uploaded his family pictures on Instagram.
Ques: Who was Archie Eversole?
Ans: He was a German-born American Rapper.
Ques: Archie Eversole’s Net Worth?
Ans: 4.7 million.
Ques: How did Archie Eversole Die?
Ans: The death cause of his death has not yet been released.
RIP @archieeversole ? Always so kind, always a smile on your face. Sports team fans around the world will sing your anthem for years to come, but it will forever mean something extra special to #ATLUTD fans. Like you always told me, “it’s OUR (ATL) song!” ?⚽️ @ATLUTD pic.twitter.com/woCzIin3Ww
— renn (@rennrants) April 13, 2022
Damn RIP to Archie Eversole, the man who changed high school football games especially forever with “We Ready.” Rest in Power, brother.
— A SimplyCecilia Stan Account (@PercivalPenman) April 13, 2022
