SR1081: SR1081 Raheemm, Micaiah; commend

This Senate resolution is a ceremonial honor rather than a change to Georgia law. It recognizes Micaiah Raheem, who performs as Raheem the Dream, for his career in Atlanta hip-hop, starting with his first recorded track in 1986 and his role as one of the earliest rap artists to get regular radio rotation in Atlanta. The resolution recounts his history, including national airplay in the early 1990s and honors from the City of Atlanta, including a 2016 Phoenix Award from then-Mayor Kasim Reed. The Senate formally commends him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends Micaiah Raheem for his role in developing Atlanta's hip-hop culture, without creating any new law or funding.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Micaiah Raheem.
• Recites his musical history, including his first recorded track in 1986 and early radio rotation in Atlanta.
• Notes prior honors given by the City of Atlanta, including a 2016 proclamation and the Phoenix Award.

This resolution directly concerns Micaiah Raheem, the Atlanta-based hip-hop artist it honors. It has no regulatory or funding effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance lies in formally recognizing an individual's cultural contributions to Atlanta's hip-hop history through official Senate action.

• The whereas clauses describe Raheem's career, including his 1986 debut recording on Arvis Records and his 1986 radio rotation on Kiss 104 FM.
• The resolved clause formally commends Micaiah Raheem for his pioneering role in Atlanta hip-hop culture.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.

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)

• Senate resolution
• Atlanta hip-hop
• ceremonial honor
• music culture