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

House Resolution 962

By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Berry of the 56th, Reese of the 140th, Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring King B of On Deck Records and The Shop Boyz in Recognition of 404 Day and the Cultural Legacy of Bankhead; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the celebration of 404 Day honors the creative spirit, cultural innovation, and historical legacy of Atlanta—with special recognition to Bankhead, a community on the city’s Westside that has served as a foundational force in shaping Atlanta’s identity through music, art, and Black excellence; and

WHEREAS, King B, founder and CEO of On Deck Records, has been a visionary figure in the Atlanta music industry, playing a vital role in discovering, mentoring, and promoting local talent from Bankhead and beyond—creating opportunities for artists to elevate their voices and achieve national success while staying rooted in their community; and

WHEREAS, under King B’s leadership, On Deck Records became a symbol of independence, hustle, and self-determination—values deeply embedded in the spirit of Bankhead—and helped to position Atlanta as a creative capital for emerging artists and entrepreneurs; and

WHEREAS, among the breakout successes affiliated with this cultural movement is the rap group The Shop Boyz, known for their genre-blending, high-energy sound and massive 2007 hit “Party Like a Rockstar,” which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the defining anthems of the decade; and

WHEREAS, The Shop Boyz, comprised of Demetrius "Meany" Hardin, Richard "Fat" Stevens, and Rasheed "Sheed" Hightower, brought national attention to Bankhead with their distinctive mix of hip-hop and rock influences, opening doors for creative experimentation in Southern rap and broadening the sonic range of Atlanta artists; and

WHEREAS, both King B and The Shop Boyz represent the Bankhead community with pride, innovation, and authenticity, contributing significantly to the neighborhood’s cultural narrative and reinforcing its position as a beacon of Black creativity and influence; and

WHEREAS, in celebration of 404 Day and Bankhead, it is fitting to recognize these cultural leaders and trailblazers for their impact on music, business, and the identity of Atlanta’s Westside.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor King B of On Deck Records and The Shop Boyz, Demetrius "Meany" Hardin, Richard "Fat" Stevens, and Rasheed "Sheed" Hightower, for their extraordinary contributions to Bankhead’s musical legacy and their celebrated role in the recognition of 404 Day.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to King B and The Shop Boyz.