HR 958: Rich Kidz; cultural contributions to Bankhead and 404 Day; commend

This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law; instead it formally recognizes the hip-hop collective Rich Kidz, made up of Jose Guapo, Shad da God, Skooly, RK Kaelub, Baby Charles, and Big Man aka Flav for President, for their role in shaping Atlanta's music scene and youth culture starting in the Bankhead community. The resolution recounts the group's history, including their breakout songs, media coverage, a partnership with Columbia Records, and members' solo careers. It ties this recognition to Atlanta's 404 Day celebration, a local event honoring the city's cultural influence. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the group.

• Formally honors the members of Rich Kidz as part of Atlanta's official 404 Day Celebration for their contributions to music and Bankhead's cultural legacy.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Rich Kidz.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements; it is a symbolic statement of recognition by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors the members of the hip-hop group Rich Kidz: Jose Guapo, Shad da God, Skooly, RK Kaelub, Baby Charles, and Big Man aka Flav for President. It also references Atlanta's Bankhead community and the 404 Day celebration.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it represents an official acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of a local music group's cultural influence, which can serve as a public honor and a piece of the historical record for the group and their community.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Rich Kidz's origins in Bankhead and their rise in Southern hip-hop during the 2010s.
• The resolution recounts the group's media coverage, record label partnership with Columbia Records, and individual members' solo projects.
• The resolving clause formally honors the full Rich Kidz collective as part of the official 404 Day Celebration.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the group.

1. 2025-04-04House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-04-04House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-04-04House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Patrocinador principal
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• Atlanta hip-hop
• 404 Day
• Bankhead
• legislative commendation
• Georgia culture