SR390: SR390 Walker, Carlos Rico; recognize

This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes Carlos Rico Walker, known professionally as Shawty Lo, an Atlanta rapper, songwriter, and producer who formed the group D4L in 2003 and later pursued a solo career. The resolution recounts his career highlights, including D4L's number one hit 'Laffy Taffy' and his solo album 'Units in the City,' and notes his death on September 21, 2016. It formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends him for his impact on music and culture in Atlanta and marks what would have been his 49th birthday. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Carlos Rico Walker (Shawty Lo) for his impact on music and culture in Atlanta.
• Recounts his career history, including forming the group D4L in 2003 and his solo album 'Units in the City.'
• Marks the occasion of his 49th birthday, which would have occurred on March 22, 2025.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

This resolution mainly affects the public record and ceremonial proceedings of the Georgia Senate. It has personal significance for the family, friends, and fans of Carlos Rico Walker (Shawty Lo) and the Bankhead and Bowen Homes communities in Atlanta he is associated with.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and does not change any Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, offering official recognition from the state Senate of a musician's cultural legacy and providing a public record that can be shared with his community and fans.

• The whereas clauses describe Shawty Lo's biography, his group D4L, the 2006 hit 'Laffy Taffy,' and his 2007 solo album 'Units in the City.'
• The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends Carlos Rico Walker for his impact on music and culture in Atlanta and celebrates his 49th birthday.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2025-03-13Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
2. 2025-03-12Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor

• Georgia Senate resolution
• Atlanta hip hop
• Shawty Lo
• commemorative recognition