Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 962: King B; On Deck Records and The Shop Boyz; 404 Day and the Cultural Legacy of Bankhead; commend
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors King B of On Deck Records and the rap group The Shop Boyz for their role in Atlanta's Bankhead music scene, tied to the 404 Day celebration.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes King B, founder of On Deck Records, and the rap group The Shop Boyz, made up of Demetrius "Meany" Hardin, Richard "Fat" Stevens, and Rasheed "Sheed" Hightower, for their contributions to the music and cultural identity of the Bankhead neighborhood on Atlanta's Westside. The resolution ties this recognition to 404 Day, a celebration of Atlanta's creative and cultural legacy, and highlights The Shop Boyz's 2007 hit "Party Like a Rockstar," which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to King B and The Shop Boyz as a formal token of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally honors King B, founder and CEO of On Deck Records, for his role in mentoring and promoting Atlanta music talent from Bankhead.
- Recognizes the rap group The Shop Boyz and names its three members for their contributions to Southern rap and Atlanta's music identity.
- Connects this recognition to 404 Day, a celebration of Atlanta's cultural legacy centered on the Bankhead community.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to King B and The Shop Boyz.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors King B, On Deck Records, and The Shop Boyz members Demetrius Hardin, Richard Stevens, and Rasheed Hightower. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial recognition itself.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal legislative recognition to individuals and a music group who contributed to Atlanta's cultural and musical history, particularly the Bankhead neighborhood.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe King B's role in founding On Deck Records and mentoring Atlanta artists from Bankhead.
- The whereas clauses also credit The Shop Boyz's 2007 song 'Party Like a Rockstar' with reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The resolving clause formally honors King B and The Shop Boyz members by name for their contributions to Bankhead's musical legacy.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the honorees.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor King B of On Deck Records and The Shop Boyz, Demetrius "Meany" Hardin, Richard "Fat" Stevens, and Rasheed "Sheed" Hightower, for their extraordinary contributions to Bankhead’s musical legacy”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D, HD-75)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-56)
- Tremaine Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-63)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-76)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-87)
Topics
- Atlanta music history
- Bankhead
- 404 Day
- legislative honors
- hip-hop culture