Who was Archie Eversole ? Tributes pour in as Atlanta rapper of 'We Ready' fame dies aged 37

Atlanta-based rapper Archie Eversole passed away on April 13 at the age of 37. Sources close to his family confirmed the news to local radio station Hot 107.9. However, the cause of death was not revealed. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III paid tribute to Eversole on Twitter and wrote:“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.”Robert Griffin III@RGIIIThe 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.4:52 AM · Apr 14, 2022441114The 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. https://t.co/Y4q55WzgWtFollowing Eversole's death, a locker room video of football players singing We Ready was shared on social media.Everything known about Archie EversoleArchie Eversole was born on July 26, 1984, on a US military base in Germany. His father was in the US Navy, and his mother was a member of the US Army. Both were stationed in Germany.Eversole was raised in the College Park section of Atlanta after his family returned to the US.He was popular for his gold-selling debut album Ride Wit Me Dirty South Style and the single We Ready. The single sampled the 1969 Steam song, Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye.Eversole also released the United We Conquer theme for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United in 2018. He recorded his debut album in 2002 at the age of 17, and it was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.Archie Eversole's cause of death remains unknown (Image via archieeversole/Instagram)The recording artist specialized in lyrics that were violent or s*xually explicit. His rapping style was mostly Southern, but his influences were not from the Deep South. Eversole's rhymes also owe a creative debt to the late Tupac Shakur and West Coast gangsta rappers like Dr. Dre, N.W.A., and Above the Law.His net worth was estimated to be around $1.5 million at the time of his death.Eversole was active on Instagram with around 7,000 followers. Although he was not in the studio, he frequently posted the best moments of his life on the social media app.Netizens pay tribute on TwitterTwitter was flooded with tributes to the rapper when people heard about his death. Here are some of the tributes:Brandon Caldwell@_brandocrip archie eversole, an energetic rapper who crafted a song and anthem which will outlive and still be wholly southern and atlanta2:26 AM · Apr 14, 202260082153rip archie eversole, an energetic rapper who crafted a song and anthem which will outlive and still be wholly southern and atlanta https://t.co/ioXgLcu7Pkbailey caldwell@sir_richmond20RIP Archie Eversole! #WeReady forever1:40 AM · Apr 14, 20221259314RIP Archie Eversole! #WeReady forever https://t.co/JEoWqNBXHMSheena Quick@Sheena_Marie3An anthem that will live forever. RIP Archie Eversole.6:34 AM · Apr 14, 20229027An anthem that will live forever. RIP Archie Eversole. https://t.co/g9GIl1dAglLebang Moloi@lebang_moloiDamn 2022 has taken Atlanta's Finest Rapper, Archie Eversole... RIP Archie Eversole4:24 AM · Apr 14, 20225614Damn 2022 has taken Atlanta's Finest Rapper, Archie Eversole... RIP Archie Eversole😭😭😭💔💔💔https://t.co/VeX5PINeycA SimplyCecilia Stan Account@PercivalPenmanDamn RIP to Archie Eversole, the man who changed high school football games especially forever with “We Ready.” Rest in Power, brother.2:12 AM · Apr 14, 20223119Damn RIP to Archie Eversole, the man who changed high school football games especially forever with “We Ready.” Rest in Power, brother.Larry Luk@larrylukRIP Archie Eversole. We Ready has been the soundtrack to my nights, weekends, and ATL UTD match days for years &amp; 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 family3:40 AM · Apr 14, 202224725RIP Archie Eversole. We Ready has been the soundtrack to my nights, weekends, and ATL UTD match days for years &amp; 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 familyAustin@arh2016Call the people close to you, just to say hello and that you love them. Or give them a hug, because you never what life throws at you. Our ATLUTD community is hurting today, and it’s hit close for me. RIP Zach WolfeRIP Archie Eversole1:13 AM · Apr 14, 2022365Call the people close to you, just to say hello and that you love them. Or give them a hug, because you never what life throws at you. Our ATLUTD community is hurting today, and it’s hit close for me. RIP Zach WolfeRIP Archie EversoleReal Name, No Gimmicks@CarsonAMerkIconic doesn’t even begin to describe this song and it will live FOREVER. RIP to Archie Eversole, who was a great artist and, by all accounts I’ve seen on here, an even better dude!8:10 AM · Apr 14, 20222Iconic doesn’t even begin to describe this song and it will live FOREVER. RIP to Archie Eversole, who was a great artist and, by all accounts I’ve seen on here, an even better dude! https://t.co/qAz8BZNcsOViral Shid@ViralShidRIP Archie Eversole, German-born, Atlanta, Georgia rapper responsible for hit anthem “WE READY.” He reportedly passed away at age 37, Eversoles nephew confirmed his death with TheSun. Co. UK publication, the cause of death remains unknown.6:22 AM · Apr 14, 202251RIP Archie Eversole, German-born, Atlanta, Georgia rapper responsible for hit anthem “WE READY.” He reportedly passed away at age 37, Eversoles nephew confirmed his death with TheSun. Co. UK publication, the cause of death remains unknown. https://t.co/Q3koCMyZq0Logan@loganstephens24rip to archie eversole, the man behind one of the most iconic songs of the century.5:28 AM · Apr 14, 2022rip to archie eversole, the man behind one of the most iconic songs of the century. https://t.co/ZtplwJydhnMore details surrounding the circumstances of Eversole's death are awaited.

No Results Found