Georgia authorities have arrested and charged a man with murder in connection with the death of his brother, who was a rapper.
Atlanta rapper Arthur “Archie” Eversole was shot on March 25 at a gas station in Decatur, Georgia, and his brother, Alexander Kraus, was found at the crime scene, according to Fox5.
The shooting occurred on the 4500 block of Golf Vista Circle, according to the report. Eversole was rushed to the hospital where he died from his injuries on April 3. Kraus, who was originally charged with aggravated assault, is now facing murder charges.
Eversole was known for his hit single “We Ready,” which was released in 2002 with Bubba Sparxx.
Eversole told a reporter in a 2018 interview that Atlanta was a major part of his life.
“Atlanta is the heart of all the music I’ve ever created,” Eversole said. “And we’re a high energy city.”
The song would eventually become an anthem for the Atlanta United soccer club, according to a report.
“A staple in the Atlanta hip-hop scene, Archie adopted Atlanta United before our first season and continued to be one of our club’s most fervent supporters,” Atlanta United said. “In addition to his decorated musical career, his voice will long live in our supporters’ minds as ‘We Ready’ billows through the speakers for kick-off at Atlanta United matches. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends.”
