House Resolution 32EX
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Dawson of the 65th, Flournoy of the 74th, Schofield
of the 63rd, Beckles of the 96th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Jermaine Dupri; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Jermaine Dupri is an internationally acclaimed GRAMMY® Award-winning
songwriter, producer, rapper, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cultural icon whose influence
on the music industry spans more than three decades; and
WHEREAS, with over half a billion records sold worldwide, Jermaine Dupri has
distinguished himself as one of the most successful and influential producers in modern
music history, shaping the sound and direction of R&B, hip-hop, and pop music through his
visionary creativity and business leadership; and
WHEREAS, as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of So So Def Recordings,
established in 1993 in Atlanta, Georgia, he built one of the most impactful independent
record labels in music history, elevating Southern hip-hop and Atlanta's music scene onto the
global stage; and
WHEREAS, Jermaine Dupri has produced and written numerous chart-topping and
culture-defining songs, including "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey, recognized by
Billboard as the "Song of the Decade" and one of the greatest songs of all time, as well as
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iconic hits such as "Nice & Slow" by Usher, "Just Kickin' It" by Xscape, and "Money Ain't
a Thang" featuring JAY-Z; and
WHEREAS, his remarkable achievements include becoming one of the few producers in
music history to simultaneously hold four positions in Billboard's Hot 100 Top 10 chart
rankings, further cementing his legacy as a transformative force in entertainment; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, Jermaine Dupri was honored as Billboard's #1 Top R&B/Hip-Hop
Producer of the 21st Century and ranked #9 among Billboard's Top Music Producers of the
21st Century across all genres, underscoring his enduring excellence and impact on global
music culture; and
WHEREAS, his work through So So Def launched and elevated the careers of numerous
artists and produced classic albums including Funkdafied by Da Brat, the first solo female
rap album to go platinum, Beware of Dog by Bow Wow, J.E. Heartbreak by Jagged Edge,
and Comin' from Where I'm From by Anthony Hamilton; and
WHEREAS, Jermaine Dupri became only the second rapper ever inducted into the
Songwriters Hall of Fame, following JAY-Z, in recognition of his groundbreaking
achievements and songwriting excellence; and
WHEREAS, the GRAMMY Museum honored his extraordinary legacy and cultural
contributions with the dedicated exhibit Jermaine Dupri & So So Def: 25 Years of Elevating
Culture; and
WHEREAS, beyond music, Jermaine Dupri has expanded his artistic and entrepreneurial
influence through acting, philanthropy, mentorship, and community engagement, inspiring
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generations of artists, creators, and entrepreneurs throughout Georgia, the nation, and the
world.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Jermaine Dupri as a pioneering cultural
ambassador whose creativity, innovation, and commitment to excellence have elevated
Atlanta as a global center of music, entertainment, and Black culture.
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
Jermaine Dupri.
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