--- title: SR 1080. OJ da Juiceman; recognize and commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1080 cite_as: SR 1080, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1080 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1080.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1080/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74600 date: 2026-04-02 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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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OJ da Juiceman; recognize and commend ## Text Senate Resolution 1080 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Kemp of the 38th, Mangham of the 55th, Anderson of the 43rd and Orrock of the 36th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending OJ da Juiceman for his contributions to Georgia's hip-hop culture and his pioneering role in the development of Southern trap music; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Otis Williams Jr., professionally known as OJ da Juiceman, is an Atlanta-based rapper and entrepreneur who emerged from the East Atlanta zone in the mid-2000s and became widely recognized as an early voice in the Southern trap movement; and WHEREAS, known for his energetic delivery, signature ad-libs, and colorful street slang, OJ da Juiceman helped shape the distinctive sound and culture of modern trap music, bringing authenticity and creativity to the genre while representing the voice and experiences of Atlanta communities; and WHEREAS, OJ da Juiceman first gained national attention through collaborations with fellow Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane, becoming one of the earliest affiliates of the influential Brick Squad 1017 collective and helping introduce a new era of trap music to a wider audience; and WHEREAS, their street anthem "Make the Trap Say Aye" quickly became a staple of the Southern rap scene, showcasing OJ da Juiceman's unique style and helping propel Atlanta's trap sound into the national spotlight; and WHEREAS, in 2009, he released his debut studio album The Otha Side of the Trap!, which further solidified his reputation as a key figure in the Atlanta trap wave that would later grow to dominate hip-hop music around the world; and WHEREAS, through unmistakable catchphrases such as "Aye!" and a style that blends playful charisma with gritty storytelling, OJ da Juiceman helped pioneer the raw, street-focused aesthetic that defined Atlanta's late-2000s trap era; and WHEREAS, beyond his musical success, he has remained active as an independent artist and entrepreneur, continuing to release music, perform nationwide, and inspire a new generation of Southern artists while maintaining a strong connection to the culture and community that shaped his career; and WHEREAS, today, OJ da Juiceman stands as a respected veteran of Atlanta hip-hop, recognized for helping bring the trap sound from local streets to international stages while remaining true to his authentic voice and artistic vision. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to OJ da Juiceman. ## 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 Senate resolution formally commends Atlanta rapper OJ da Juiceman for his role in developing Southern trap music and his influence on hip-hop culture. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-04-02) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-04-02) - Sponsors: Kenya Wicks, RaShaun Kemp, Randal Mangham, Tonya Anderson, Nan Orrock - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74600 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1080.md?full=1