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Senate Resolution 390
By: Senator James of the 28th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Carlos Rico Walker; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Carlos Rico Walker, better known as Shawty Lo, was a rapper, songwriter, and2
producer from Atlanta, Georgia’s, Bowen Homes community; and 3
WHEREAS, in 2003, Shawty Lo formed the Hip Hop group D4L, with fellow Atlanta based4
rappers Fabio, Mook-B and Stoney; and5
WHEREAS, the group hit national status in January 2006, when their single “Laffy Taffy”6
topped the Billboard Hot 100 and went on to be certified Platinum twice by the Recording7
Industry Association of America; and8
WHEREAS, in 2007, Shawty Lo began pursuing a solo career with his debut album“Units9
in the City," which reached number 14 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and sold over 160,00010
copies; and11
WHEREAS, Shawty Lo is known as the KING of Bankhead, he represented the ingenuity12
of Bankhead and Bowen Homes as well as diligently contributed to numerous causes that13
supported the community; and14
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WHEREAS, Shawty Lo passed away on September 21, 2016, leaving a legacy of innovative,
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influential, and authentic contributions to the hip hop community; and16
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2025, Shawty Lo would have celebrated his 49th birthday. 17
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body18
recognize and commend Carlos Rico Walker for his significant impact on music and culture19
in Atlanta as well as join in the celebration of his 49th birthday.20
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed21
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the22
press.23
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