Update: Archie’s brother has not been arrested for this crime, and his mother swears he did not commit this crime.
Original: The life of a rapper has its pros and cons, as it is never smooth sailing for anyone in the world of hip-hop. While there is certainly a lot of money and fame that comes with being a rapper, there is also the risk of gang warfare that ends in their deaths. Another rapper has died recently but in an unexpected way.
According to 46 News, Atlanta rapper Arthur Eversole, better known as Archie Eversole, was shot dead on March 25 on Golf Vista Circle. It was said that he was taken to the hospital, where the rapper succumbed to his injuries on April 3rd.
DeKalb County police stated that they originally responded to a Chevron gas station on Snapfinger Woods Drive. It was there that they discovered Eversole injured with a gunshot wound.
As suspected by investigators, Eversole’s brother, Alexander Kraus, shot him. The brother was arrested at the time for aggravated assault. Those charges have now been upgraded to murder.
Eversole is best known for his 2002 single “We Ready”. It is truly a tragedy the rapper was killed by his brother. We’ll keep you updated on this ongoing case.
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