Georgia CommonsHR 1925: DJ Plugg; influential contributions to Atlanta's musical culture and the evolution of modern hip-hop; commend
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Atlanta producer DJ Plugg, born Kenneth Smith, for his role in shaping trap music and modern hip-hop, and directs a copy be given to him.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring DJ Plugg, a music producer and recording artist from Atlanta's Westside. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recounts Atlanta's history as a center of hip-hop innovation, credits DJ Plugg's minimalist, bass-driven production style, and highlights his work with artists like Lil Uzi Vert as well as his independent releases. The resolution formally commends DJ Plugg for his contributions to Atlanta's musical culture and his influence on modern hip-hop. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to him. Because it is a resolution rather than a bill, it carries no legal requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally commends DJ Plugg for his contributions to Atlanta's musical culture and his influence on modern hip-hop.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to DJ Plugg.
- Recites historical background on Atlanta's trap music scene and DJ Plugg's career but creates no new legal rules or funding.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors DJ Plugg. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute the commemorative copy. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly recognizes an Atlanta-based artist's role in a musical genre, trap music, that the resolution describes as an important cultural and economic export for the state.
Key provisions
- The 'WHEREAS' clauses lay out background on Atlanta's musical history and DJ Plugg's biography and career, including specific songs and albums.
- The resolving clause formally commends DJ Plugg for his contributions to Atlanta's musical culture and modern hip-hop.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to DJ Plugg.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend DJ Plugg for his outstanding contributions to Atlanta's musical culture as well as his lasting influence on the global evolution of modern hip-hop.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
- Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-043)
Topics
- Atlanta hip-hop
- trap music history
- legislative commendation
- DJ Plugg