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This resolution honors King B of On Deck Records and the rap group The Shop Boyz for their significant contributions to Atlanta's music scene, specifically highlighting the cultural legacy of the Bankhead neighborhood on the city's Westside. The resolution recognizes 404 Day (a reference to Atlanta's area code) as a celebration of creative spirit and Black excellence, and specifically commends King B for his role in discovering and mentoring local musical talent, and The Shop Boyz (members Demetrius "Meany" Hardin, Richard "Fat" Stevens, and Rasheed "Sheed" Hightower) for their genre-blending hit "Party Like a Rockstar" and their contribution to broadening the sonic range of Southern rap. The resolution celebrates how both King B and The Shop Boyz have represented the Bankhead community with pride and innovation, helping to position Atlanta as a creative capital for emerging artists and entrepreneurs. Ultimately, the resolution formally honors these cultural leaders and directs the House of Representatives' Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to King B and The Shop Boyz as a formal recognition of their achievements.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72091