House Resolution 958
By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Berry of the 56th, Reese of the 140th, Schofield of the
63rd, Scott of the 76th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Rich Kidz for their cultural contributions to Bankhead and 404 Day; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Rich Kidz, a pioneering hip-hop collective originating from the historic
Bankhead community of Atlanta, Georgia, rose to prominence as cultural torchbearers for
Atlanta’s Westside, and went on to redefine the sound, energy, and youth identity of
Southern hip-hop during the 2010s; and
WHEREAS, the group—comprised of Jose Guapo, Shad da God (formerly Shad da Kid),
Skooly, RK Kaelub, and Baby Charles, with performance and cultural representation by Big
Man aka Flav for President—ushered in a new era of Atlanta music with their breakout
anthems Wassup and My Partna Dem, which became city-wide street classics and earned
national recognition; and
WHEREAS, Rich Kidz made a lasting impact through a series of influential singles and
mixtape projects that re-shaped Atlanta’s hip-hop sound, by blending street authenticity with
musical innovation, elevating Atlanta’s underground scene onto national platforms; and
WHEREAS, Rich Kidz was featured by major media outlets including New Yorker, The New
York Times, XXL Magazine, The Source, Complex, and Hot 107.9, as well as participated in
BET Hip-Hop Awards cyphers, concerts, and showcases, while inspiring a generation of
Atlanta creatives; and
WHEREAS, RK Kaelub and Skooly, performing as a duo, took the Rich Kidz brand to new
heights; Pitchfork magazine listed the song “My Life” as “one of the best singles of
2010”; and
WHEREAS, the group partnered with Columbia Records, America’s oldest record label, in
2012, and later releasing their global debut Y.A.R.S.; and
WHEREAS, individual members of Rich Kidz have each contributed to the group’s legacy
through solo ventures; and
WHEREAS, Skooly went on to sign with 2 Chainz’s T.R.U. (The Real University) label,
releasing acclaimed solo work including “Blacc John Gotti,” “Trench Gotti,” “Don’t You
Ever Forget Me” series, and “Nobody Likes Me,” while being widely recognized as one of
Atlanta’s most influential melodic artists; and
WHEREAS, Jose Guapo became a leader in the independent rap hustle, dropping “Cash
Talk” mixtape series, “Jose’s World,” and his viral single “Run It Up” featuring Takeoff and
YFN Lucci, while collaborating with Metro Boomin, Rich Homie Quan, and others; and
WHEREAS, Shad da God contributed to the Grand Hustle movement, releasing solo projects
including “Rise and Hustle,” “2000 and God,” and “God Gang,” earning a respected presence
in the Atlanta rap elite; and
WHEREAS, RK Kaelub and Baby Charles remained staples in the scene, contributing to
foundational group projects and representing the essence of Bankhead’s talent and drive; and
WHEREAS, Big Man aka Flav for President played a vital role in the group’s live
performance energy and cultural outreach, helping to solidify Rich Kidz’s presence in the
streets and on stages alike; and
WHEREAS, the collective’s influence on fashion, slang, lifestyle, and performance
contributed to the blueprint of Atlanta’s modern youth culture, laying the groundwork
for future superstars and helping solidify Bankhead as a birthplace of talent, resilience,
and originality; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting on 404 Day—a celebration of Atlanta’s creativity, unity, and global
cultural influence—to uplift Rich Kidz for their contributions to music, youth empowerment,
and the legacy of Bankhead and Atlanta’s Westside.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this honor the full collective of Rich Kidz—Jose Guapo, Shad da God,
Skooly, RK Kaelub, Baby Charles, and Big Man aka Flav for President—as part of the
official 404 Day Celebration, in recognition of their extraordinary impact on Atlanta’s music
legacy, their trailblazing spirit, and their lasting cultural contributions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
Rich Kidz.