HR 962: King B; On Deck Records and The Shop Boyz; 404 Day and the Cultural Legacy of Bankhead; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes King B, founder of On Deck Records, and the rap group The Shop Boyz, made up of Demetrius "Meany" Hardin, Richard "Fat" Stevens, and Rasheed "Sheed" Hightower, for their contributions to the music and cultural identity of the Bankhead neighborhood on Atlanta's Westside. The resolution ties this recognition to 404 Day, a celebration of Atlanta's creative and cultural legacy, and highlights The Shop Boyz's 2007 hit "Party Like a Rockstar," which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to King B and The Shop Boyz as a formal token of recognition.

• Formally honors King B, founder and CEO of On Deck Records, for his role in mentoring and promoting Atlanta music talent from Bankhead.
• Recognizes the rap group The Shop Boyz and names its three members for their contributions to Southern rap and Atlanta's music identity.
• Connects this recognition to 404 Day, a celebration of Atlanta's cultural legacy centered on the Bankhead community.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to King B and The Shop Boyz.

This resolution directly names and honors King B, On Deck Records, and The Shop Boyz members Demetrius Hardin, Richard Stevens, and Rasheed Hightower. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial recognition itself.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal legislative recognition to individuals and a music group who contributed to Atlanta's cultural and musical history, particularly the Bankhead neighborhood.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe King B's role in founding On Deck Records and mentoring Atlanta artists from Bankhead.
• The whereas clauses also credit The Shop Boyz's 2007 song 'Party Like a Rockstar' with reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• The resolving clause formally honors King B and The Shop Boyz members by name for their contributions to Bankhead's musical legacy.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the honorees.

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 music history
• Bankhead
• 404 Day
• legislative honors
• hip-hop culture