HR2095: HR2095 Dem Franchize Boyz; significant contributions to Atlanta's musical culture and their role in popularizing snap music; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Atlanta rap group Dem Franchize Boyz, made up of Parlae, Pimpin', Jizzal Man, and Buddie. The resolution recounts how the group emerged from Atlanta's Westside music scene, including the Bankhead neighborhood and Frederick Douglass High School, and rose to national fame with hits like 'White Tee' and 'Lean wit It, Rock wit It.' The resolution states that the House commends the group for its contributions to Atlanta's musical culture and its influence on snap music and hip-hop. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the group. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition.

• Formally commends Dem Franchize Boyz for their contributions to Atlanta's musical culture and the snap music genre.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the group.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.

The resolution directly names and honors the members of Dem Franchize Boyz (Parlae, Pimpin', Jizzal Man, and Buddie). It also references Atlanta's Westside music community and Frederick Douglass High School as part of the cultural history being recognized.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing a musical group's cultural impact. Its main real-world effect is a ceremonial document presented to the honorees.

• The 'WHEREAS' clauses describe Atlanta's musical history, the Westside music scene, and the group's hit songs 'White Tee' and 'Lean wit It, Rock wit It.'
• The resolving clause states the House 'commend[s] Dem Franchize Boyz for their outstanding contributions to Atlanta's musical culture and for their lasting influence on the evolution of snap music and hip-hop.'
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the group.

1. 2026-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor

• Atlanta music history
• snap music
• hip-hop
• legislative honors
• Dem Franchize Boyz