--- title: HR 842. Ali, Kilo; outstanding contributions to Atlanta's musical sound, culture, and his lasting impact on the global music industry; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr842 cite_as: HR 842, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr842 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr842.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr842/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71834 date: 2025-03-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Ali, Kilo; outstanding contributions to Atlanta's musical sound, culture, and his lasting impact on the global music industry; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3528 House Resolution 842 By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Willis of the 55th, McQueen of the 61st, Berry of the 56th, and Cannon of the 58th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Kilo Ali for his outstanding contributions to Atlanta's musical1 sound, culture, and his lasting impact on the global music industry; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Andrell D. Rogers, known professionally as Kilo Ali, i s a pioneering rapper,3 songwriter, and artist whose groundbreaking contributions to At lanta's hip-hop and bass4 music scene have left an indelible mark on the city's culture; and5 WHEREAS, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Kilo Ali emerged as one of the defining6 voices of Southern hip-hop, ble nding high-energy beats, innovat ive production, and7 charismatic lyricism to create a signature sound that helped establish Atlanta as a dominant8 force in the music industry; and9 WHEREAS, he played a pivotal role in the development of Atlanta bass music, a subgenre10 characterized by its infectious rhythms and club-oriented appeal, influencing generations of11 artists and producers who followed in his footsteps; and12 WHEREAS, his debut album, America Has a Problem, introduced his unique style and social13 commentary, while subsequent releases such as Organized Bass and Get This Party Started14 solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in the Southern hip-hop movement; and15 H. R. 842 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3528 WHEREAS, Kilo Ali's music, including hits such as "Cocaine" (America Has a Problem),16 "Show Me Love," and "Love in Ya Mouth," became anthems of the A tlanta music scene,17 garnering widespread popularity and establishing him as a leading figure in the industry; and18 WHEREAS, he worked with and influenced some of Atlanta's most c elebrated artists and19 producers, including Lil Jon, DJ Taz, and the broader Southern hip-hop and crunk20 movements, paving the way for Atlanta's dominance in the global rap scene; and21 WHEREAS, Kilo Ali's legacy extends beyond music as he represents the spirit of innovation,22 resilience, and authenticity that defines Atlanta's artistic and cultural landscape; and23 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this body rec ognize the exceptional24 achievements of Kilo Ali and extend gratitude for his contributions to the State of Georgia's25 musical heritage and cultural influence worldwide.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body recognize and commend Kilo Ali for his outstanding contributions28 to music and culture and express their sincere appreciation for his lasting influence on the29 State of Georgia and beyond.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Kilo32 Ali.33 H. R. 842 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends Atlanta rapper Kilo Ali for his contributions to Southern hip-hop and Atlanta bass music, a ceremonial honor with no legal effect. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Andrell D. Rogers, known professionally as Kilo Ali, for his career in music. The resolution recounts his background as an Atlanta-born rapper, songwriter, and pioneer of Atlanta bass music, a subgenre of Southern hip-hop, and credits him with influencing artists like Lil Jon and DJ Taz and shaping Atlanta's rise in the national rap scene. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirement. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Kilo Ali for his contributions to music and culture, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Kilo Ali for his contributions to Atlanta's hip-hop and bass music culture. - States the House's appreciation for his lasting influence on Georgia's musical heritage and the global music industry. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Kilo Ali. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Kilo Ali, an Atlanta-based rapper and songwriter. It has no regulatory effect on any other group, business, or government agency in Georgia. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight, publicly honoring an Atlanta musician's cultural legacy, but it does not alter Georgia law, spend state money, or affect the public beyond the formal recognition and the copy delivered to Kilo Ali. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Kilo Ali's career, including his debut album 'America Has a Problem' and songs like 'Cocaine' and 'Show Me Love.' - The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends Kilo Ali for his contributions to music and culture. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Kilo Ali. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-27) - Sponsors: Eric Bell, Inga Willis, Mekyah McQueen, Bryce Berry, Park Cannon - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71834 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr842.md?full=1