On Wednesday, Juvenile, a native of New Orleans, received a congressional resolution that recognized his significant contributions to hip-hop and the Black community. Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) had the privilege of presenting this honor to Terius Gray, the artist's birth name.
Carter, also hailing from New Orleans, highlighted Gray's achievements in his music career, both within his hometown and beyond. He acknowledged Juvenile as a trailblazer of the Southern style of hip-hop, an artist who has captivated audiences worldwide. Carter emphasized Juvenile's unwavering representation of New Orleans and Louisiana, stating, "Juvenile is most deserving of the highest recognition for proudly representing the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana as a globally recognized musical artist." He extended his sincere wishes for Gray's continued success and acknowledged his pivotal role in popularizing the distinctive New Orleans Bounce style of music around the globe.Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter presents Juvenile with a Congressional resolution to honor the rapper’s contributions to hip-hop and Black America:
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 14, 2023
“May you always encourage [everyone] to Back That Azz Up.” pic.twitter.com/VHHR2lIbQy
Juvenile's journey to stardom commenced as the flagship artist of Cash Money Records, a pioneering record label founded by brothers Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan "Birdman" Williams. During the 1990s and early 2000s, Juvenile gained immense popularity as a member of the label's Hot Boys group, alongside fellow artist Lil Wayne.
It was with his third album, the monumental "400 Degreez" released in 1998, that Juvenile soared to new heights. The album achieved an impressive four-times platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, solidifying Juvenile's position as a powerhouse in the rap industry.
Juvenile's discography boasts chart-topping singles that have left an indelible mark on the music landscape. Memorable tracks such as "Ha," "Back That Azz Up," and the soulful "Slow Motion" featuring the late rapper Soulja Slim have become timeless classics.
This recent honor adds to Juvenile's accolades, as the Louisiana State Legislature unanimously passed a resolution earlier this month to honor his contributions to the hip-hop community and culture. However, the multi-talented artist was not content to rest on his laurels.
On Thursday, Juvenile, who previously poked fun at NPR's Tiny Desk series on Twitter by asking, "Wtf is a tiny desk?", surprised his fans by taping a performance for the esteemed platform. This unexpected development came after his followers enthusiastically responded to his challenge, retweeting a tweet that referenced his spiked hard tea, Juvie Juice, over 10,000 times.Wtf is a tiny desk πand no ππ https://t.co/B88LOPWEWj
— JUVENILE (@juviethegreat) April 12, 2023
The People Have Spoken!!!! 10k!! πππ and @NPR locked it in π€.
— JUVENILE (@juviethegreat) April 12, 2023
I appreciate the luv and I’m gonna put on a one of a kind show for y’all on #TinyDesk π https://t.co/Xc1SJ6KOZa pic.twitter.com/gNw1V1aYVV
While the concert's airing date remains unknown, fans can get a preview of the forthcoming spectacle below.
@manniefreshofficial What we up to @Tiny Desk with @Juvenile #tinydesk #manniefresh #juviethegreat #juviejuice #tromboneshorty ♬ original sound - Mannie Fresh
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