SR1078: SR1078 Trillville; recognize and commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Trillville, a hip-hop group formed in Atlanta in 2002. It recounts the group's origin story, its signing to BME Recordings with help from Lil Jon, and its commercial successes, including the 2003 single 'Neva Eva' and the platinum hit 'Some Cut,' which reached the Billboard Hot 100 and has been sampled by artists such as Drake and J. Cole. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Trillville for its contributions to the music industry and to Atlanta's reputation as a hip-hop hub, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the group.

• Formally recognizes and commends Trillville for its cultural impact and contributions to Georgia's hip-hop history.
• States the Senate's view that Trillville helped establish Atlanta as one of the most influential cities in hip-hop history.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Trillville.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a legal change.

This resolution directly names and honors the members of Trillville. It has no regulatory or legal effect on the public, businesses, or state agencies beyond directing Senate staff to distribute a printed copy of the resolution.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight; it does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose obligations. Its practical effect is limited to an official Senate acknowledgment of Trillville's musical legacy and a keepsake copy given to the group.

• The whereas clauses recount Trillville's formation in 2002, its members, and its signing to BME Recordings through Vince Phillips and Lil Jon.
• The whereas clauses note chart successes including 'Neva Eva' and the platinum single 'Some Cut,' and its influence on later artists like Drake, Russ, Doechii, and J. Cole.
• The resolving clause has the Senate commend Trillville for its contributions to the music industry and to Atlanta's hip-hop reputation.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Trillville.

1. 2026-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)

• hip-hop history
• Atlanta music culture
• Senate resolutions
• Trillville