Georgia CommonsHR 1777: OJ da Juiceman; his contributions to Georgia's hip-hop culture and his pioneering role in the development of Southern trap music; commend
Last action March 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Atlanta rapper OJ da Juiceman for his role in developing Southern trap music and his influence on hip-hop culture.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Otis Williams Jr., known professionally as OJ da Juiceman, for his career in hip-hop music. The resolution recounts his rise from East Atlanta in the mid-2000s, his collaborations with Gucci Mane and the Brick Squad 1017 collective, his hit song 'Make the Trap Say Aye,' and his 2009 debut album The Otha Side of the Trap! The resolution does not create any new law, spending, or regulation. It simply states the House's recognition of his contributions to trap music and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to OJ da Juiceman.
What the bill does
- Formally commends OJ da Juiceman for his contributions to Georgia's hip-hop culture and Southern trap music.
- Recites his career history, including his collaborations with Gucci Mane and the Brick Squad 1017 collective.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to OJ da Juiceman.
- Does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or establish any ongoing program.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects OJ da Juiceman, who receives the formal commendation, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for him. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official state recognition to a Georgia-based hip-hop artist's cultural influence, which may serve as a public honor for OJ da Juiceman but does not change any rights, funding, or rules affecting the public.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe OJ da Juiceman's biography and his role in the Southern trap music movement, providing background rather than binding rules.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally commend him for his contributions to hip-hop culture.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend OJ da Juiceman for his pioneering contributions to Southern trap music and his lasting influence on the culture and sound of hip-hop”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Saira Draper (D, HD-090)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
- Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
Topics
- hip-hop culture
- Georgia legislature honors
- Atlanta music history
- trap music