--- title: HR 962. King B; On Deck Records and The Shop Boyz; 404 Day and the Cultural Legacy of Bankhead; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr962 cite_as: HR 962, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr962 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr962.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr962/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72091 date: 2025-04-04 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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King B; On Deck Records and The Shop Boyz; 404 Day and the Cultural Legacy of Bankhead; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0480 House Resolution 962 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 Honoring King B of On Deck Records and The Shop Boyz in Recognition of 404 Day and1 the Cultural Legacy of Bankhead; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the celebration of 404 Day honors the creative spirit, cultural innovation, and3 historical legacy of Atlanta— with special recognition to Bankhe ad, a community on the4 city’s Westside that has served as a foundational force in shaping Atlanta’s identity through5 music, art, and Black excellence; and6 WHEREAS, King B, founder and CEO of On Deck Records, has been a visionary figure in7 the Atlanta music industry, playing a vital role in discovering , mentoring, and promoting8 local talent from Bankhead and beyond—creating opportunities fo r artists to elevate their9 voices and achieve national success while staying rooted in their community; and10 WHEREAS, under King B’s leadership, On Deck Records became a sy mbol of11 independence, hustle, and self-determination—values deeply embe dded in the spirit of12 Bankhead—and helped to position Atlanta as a creative capital f or emerging artists and13 entrepreneurs; and14 H. R. 962 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0480 WHEREAS, among the breakout successes affiliated with this cultural movement is the rap15 group The Shop Boyz, known for their genre-blending, high-energy sound and massive 200716 hit “Party Like a Rockstar,” which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one17 of the defining anthems of the decade; and18 WHEREAS, The Shop Boyz, comprised of Demetrius "Meany" Hardin, Richard "Fat"19 Stevens, and Rasheed "Sheed" Hightower, brought national attention to Bankhead with their20 distinctive mix of hip-hop and rock influences, opening doors for creative experimentation21 in Southern rap and broadening the sonic range of Atlanta artists; and22 WHEREAS, both King B and The Shop Boyz represent the Bankhead community with pride,23 innovation, and authenticity, contributing significantly to the neighborhood’s cultural24 narrative and reinforcing its position as a beacon of Black creativity and influence; and25 WHEREAS, in celebration of 404 Day and Bankhead, it is fitting to recognize these cultural26 leaders and trailblazers for their impact on music, business, a nd the identity of Atlanta’s27 Westside.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 the members of this body honor King B of On Deck Records and The Shop Boyz, Demetrius30 "Meany" Hardin, Richard "Fat" Stevens, and Rasheed "Sheed" High tower, for their31 extraordinary contributions to Bankhead’s musical legacy and th eir celebrated role in the32 recognition of 404 Day.33 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized34 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to King35 B and The Shop Boyz.36 H. R. 962 - 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 honors King B of On Deck Records and the rap group The Shop Boyz for their contributions to Bankhead's musical legacy in connection with 404 Day. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes King B, founder and CEO of On Deck Records, and the rap group The Shop Boyz (Demetrius Hardin, Richard Stevens, and Rasheed Hightower) for their role in Atlanta's music and cultural history tied to the Bankhead neighborhood and the informal '404 Day' celebration of Atlanta culture. The resolution recounts King B's work discovering and promoting local talent through On Deck Records and 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. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition. ### What it does - Formally honors King B of On Deck Records and the members of The Shop Boyz for their contributions to Bankhead's musical legacy. - Credits King B with discovering, mentoring, and promoting local Atlanta talent through On Deck Records. - Recognizes The Shop Boyz's 2007 hit 'Party Like a Rockstar' as a defining cultural moment tied to Bankhead and Atlanta. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the honorees. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors King B, founder of On Deck Records, and the three members of The Shop Boyz: Demetrius Hardin, Richard Stevens, and Rasheed Hightower. It also references the Bankhead community and Atlanta's music and cultural scene more broadly. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not create funding, penalties, or new rules. Its significance is symbolic, formally placing the Georgia House of Representatives' recognition of these Atlanta cultural figures into the state's official record. ### Key provisions - The WHEREAS clauses describe 404 Day as a celebration of Atlanta's creative and cultural legacy, with particular focus on the Bankhead neighborhood. - The resolution credits King B and On Deck Records with fostering independence and self-determination among Atlanta artists. - It names The Shop Boyz's members individually and highlights their 2007 hit single's Billboard chart performance. - The final resolving clause honors King B and The Shop Boyz for their contributions to Bankhead's musical legacy and to 404 Day. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to the honorees. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-04-04) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-04-04) - Sponsors: Eric Bell, Bryce Berry, Teddy Reese, Kim Schofield, Sandra Scott, Viola Davis - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72091 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr962.md?full=1