HR 1986: Goodie Mob; outstanding contributions to music, culture, and social consciousness; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes the hip-hop group Goodie Mob, made up of Big Gipp, Cee Lo, Khujo, and T Mo, for their body of work and cultural impact. The text traces the group's history from its 1991 formation as part of the Dungeon Family collective through albums like Soul Food, Still Standing, and Survival Kit, and credits the group with helping establish Atlanta as a center of Southern hip-hop. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a formal statement of praise, commending the group for addressing social issues such as mass incarceration and police brutality through their music. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Goodie Mob.

• Formally recognizes and commends Goodie Mob for their contributions to music, culture, and social consciousness.
• States the House's view that the group helped shape Atlanta's identity and global cultural impact.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Goodie Mob.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a commendation only.

The resolution directly names and honors the members of Goodie Mob (Big Gipp, Cee Lo, Khujo, and T Mo). It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the group.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official state recognition to a musical group's cultural legacy, which can affirm public honor and civic pride but does not alter any rights, funding, or obligations for Georgians.

• The whereas clauses recount Goodie Mob's formation in 1991, their role in the Dungeon Family collective, and their 1995 debut album Soul Food.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend the group for their cultural and social contributions.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Goodie Mob.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Patrocinador principal
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)

• Goodie Mob
• hip-hop history
• Atlanta music
• legislative commendation