What Happened to Archie Eversole? ATL rapper Dies at 37

Archie Eversole, an Atlanta rapper, reportedly died at the age of 37, according to people close to his family.

At this moment, the cause of Eversole’s death is unknown.

After news of his death, shocked followers raced to Twitter to pay him honor, unable to accept his demise at such a young age.

Who was Archie Eversole?

Archie Eversole was one of Atlanta’s most well-known rappers, having been born in 1984.

Eversole was well known for his hit We Ready and his certified Gold album Ride Wit Me Dirty South Style. He was a native of Atlanta, Georgia.

Due to its popularity, We Ready has become the unofficial theme song for Atlanta United MLS Club.

RIP Archie Eversole pic.twitter.com/sdkQgu3Zv4

— According 2 Hip Hop (@A2HHTheGame) April 14, 2022

Archie Eversole later released the track United We Conquer, which became the team’s official theme song. The rapper’s Twitter and Instagram profiles feature selfies of him wearing Manchester United jerseys, demonstrating his support for the team.

His father was a navy officer, while his mother was an army officer. When he was born, they were both stationed in Germany.

We Ready became an anthem

We Ready, Archie’s hit record, was not only a catchy tune, but it also became a high school football shout.

It’s been nearly two decades since the song was released, yet it’s still relevant today.

There’s also a video of a group of high school students chanting “We Ready” before a game that went popular online.

The song’s powerful lyrics are intended to energize the players.

Thank you for helping us build The Culture, @archieeversole.
Rest in Power. pic.twitter.com/XCPswjUkHh

— #GoogleFTCUTD (@FTCUTD) April 13, 2022

Tributes pour in for the late rapper

In an interview with The Sun, Archie Eversole’s nephew Jordan Hughley confirmed his death.

Hughley described him as a “great and loving man.”

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RIP Archie Eversole! Wow. This is crazy. He was definitely an Atlanta legend, with his “We Ready” single. We play that at every ATL sports game in the city. He was really close with
@ATLUTD
, too!🙏I have more info on
@HipHopVibe1

“

RIP Archie Eversole! Wow. This is crazy. He was definitely an Atlanta legend, with his "We Ready" single. We play that at every ATL sports game in the city. He was really close with @ATLUTD, too!🙏I have more info on @HipHopVibe1. https://t.co/IhxIiqa5Hi

— Yuriy Andriyashchuk🇺🇦 (@YuriyATL) April 14, 2022

“Damn man RIP Archie Eversole. Ima spin We Ready on the way to work in the AM. 🙏🏽” one person tweeted.

Damn man RIP Archie Eversole. Ima spin We Ready on the way to work in the AM. 🙏🏽

— Drunk Rock Lee (@NickInThe96) April 14, 2022

“Damn my nigga Archie Eversole died? RIP he dropped a legendary hit that’s still played in locker rooms across the map”

Damn my nigga Archie Eversole died? RIP he dropped a legendary hit that’s still played in locker rooms across the map

— Highkage DarkMagiXian (@TallDarkNAnson) April 14, 2022

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“RIP to Archie Eversole. Made a universal banger for everyone in the world to get hype to. Generational shit, like electric slide for athletes.”

RIP to Archie Eversole. Made a universal banger for everyone in the world to get hype to. Generational shit, like electric slide for athletes. https://t.co/9pK4JLpSlo

— t (@TR0CKK) April 14, 2022

Nice tribute to Archie Eversole at the end of the hawks game here. We were ready Atlanta. That was for you. Idk if espn broadcast showed it. pic.twitter.com/ANLgIoY3YB

— 🤟🏽Kam (@Kam7810) April 14, 2022

So shocked and saddened to hear about Archie Eversole's passing. RIP to a legend. An Atlanta icon gone way too soon. https://t.co/3o8ErGWsfl pic.twitter.com/knf4dIRqr4

— Jason Dozier (@jasonsdozier) April 14, 2022

#RIP#ArchieEversole
Everyone uses it now, but it is ATL through and through!#WeReady
He was such a big part of the @ATLUTD
Community too. You will be missed.

— Carl Dukes (@putemupcdukes) April 14, 2022

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