HR1777: HR1777 OJ da Juiceman; his contributions to Georgia's hip-hop culture and his pioneering role in the development of Southern trap music; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Otis Williams Jr., known professionally as OJ da Juiceman, for his contributions to Atlanta's hip-hop scene. The resolution recounts his career, including his early collaborations with Gucci Mane and the Brick Squad 1017 collective, his hit song 'Make the Trap Say Aye,' and his 2009 debut album 'The Otha Side of the Trap!' The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any program. It simply states that the House commends him for his pioneering role in Southern trap music and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally commends OJ da Juiceman for his contributions to Georgia's hip-hop culture and Southern trap music.
• Recites his career history, including collaborations with Gucci Mane and his affiliation with the Brick Squad 1017 collective.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to OJ da Juiceman.
• Creates no new law, funding, or program; it is a symbolic honor with no binding legal effect.

This resolution directly names and honors OJ da Juiceman. It does not impose obligations on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk, who must prepare a copy for him.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official statement by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing a musician's cultural influence on Atlanta's trap music scene and hip-hop more broadly.

• The whereas clauses describe OJ da Juiceman's career, including his emergence from East Atlanta, his ad-libs and slang, and his role in Southern trap music.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend him for his pioneering contributions to Southern trap music and hip-hop culture.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.

1. 2026-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• Saira Draper (D, HD-090)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)

• hip-hop culture
• Atlanta music history
• legislative commendation
• Southern trap music