Georgia CommonsSR 1080: OJ da Juiceman; recognize and commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally commends Atlanta rapper OJ da Juiceman for his role in developing Southern trap music and his influence on hip-hop culture.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to any law. It recognizes Otis Williams Jr., known professionally as OJ da Juiceman, for his career as an Atlanta rapper and entrepreneur who helped shape the sound of Southern trap music starting in the mid-2000s. The resolution recounts his career highlights, including his early collaborations with Gucci Mane and the Brick Squad 1017 collective, the hit song 'Make the Trap Say Aye,' and his 2009 debut album The Otha Side of the Trap! It closes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for OJ da Juiceman, a customary step for these honorary measures.
What the bill does
- Formally commends OJ da Juiceman for his contributions to Georgia's hip-hop culture and Southern trap music.
- Recounts his career history, including his collaborations with Gucci Mane and the Brick Squad 1017 collective.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to OJ da Juiceman.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical of honorary resolutions.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors OJ da Juiceman, an Atlanta-based rapper. It has no regulatory or legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's administrative duty to distribute a copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change any Georgia law, spend state money, or impose obligations, but it represents official state recognition of a private individual's cultural contributions, a common use of Senate resolutions.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe OJ da Juiceman's career, including his emergence from East Atlanta and his role in the Southern trap movement.
- The resolved clause commends him for his pioneering contributions to trap music and his influence on hip-hop.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to him.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend OJ da Juiceman for his pioneering contributions to Southern trap music and his lasting influence on the culture and sound of hip-hop”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
Topics
- hip-hop culture
- Atlanta music
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- Southern trap music