Rapper Archie Eversole, Known for ‘We Ready’ Anthem, Shot and Killed by Brother, Police Say

Atlanta rapper Archie Eversole, best known for his ‘We Ready’ song, has died at age 37.

DeKalb County police said Thursday Eversole was shot on March 25, and his brother is being charged with his murder, WSB-TV Atlanta reports.

Officers responded to a shooting at a Chevron gas station, where they found Eversole suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital and succumbed to his injuries on April 3. Police say Eversole’s brother, Alexander Kraus, shot him.

At just 17, Eversole recorded his first album, “Ride Wit Me Dirty South Style,” which features the song ‘We Ready.’

The 2002 hit is a game-day anthem at football games and other major sporting events to this day.

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.
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— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 13, 2022

R.I.P. The Great Archie Eversole😭 This Song (We Ready) is something else😭 It will always but up there at the Top with the rest of my favorite songs😭 Rest In Peace Legend😭 @archieeversole pic.twitter.com/aswxUBPT6L

— EA15243 (@EA15243) April 13, 2022