Bill Text: MS HR78 | 2020 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Mr. Cortez Bryant; commend on his outstanding career as a manger for A-list music artists.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2020-05-27 - Immediate Release [HR78 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2020-HR78-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2020 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Bell (65th)
House Resolution 78
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MR. CORTEZ BRYANT ON HIS OUTSTANDING CAREER AS A BUSINESS MANAGER, BUSINESS OWNER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR A-LIST MUSIC AND MOVIE ARTISTS.
WHEREAS, a graduate of Jackson State University, Mr. Cortez Bryant is a well-known music industry veteran who has managed A-list music and movie artists; and
WHEREAS, he grew up in the rough parishes of New Orleans, Louisiana, and earned a band scholarship to Jackson State University, where he graduated with a degree in communications and graphic design; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from college, he took a risk to become a rising rap artist's manager instead of working at CNN; and
WHEREAS, his rap artist, Lil Wayne, became one of the highest grossing artists in sales and concert tours during Cortez's management of him; and
WHEREAS, his success in managing Lil Wayne's career motivated him to create Bryant Management and merge with Gee Roberson's Hip Hop Since 1978 company to create the Blueprint Group; and
WHEREAS, he also launched Young Money Entertainment, in partnership with Cash Money Records, and both companies helped to launch the careers of multi-millionaire rappers, such as Drake, Nicki Minaj and G-Eazy; and
WHEREAS, as a show of gratitude for all the benefits he received from his beloved Jackson State University, he created a $500,000 music endowment at the university; and
WHEREAS, he now serves as president of Young Money Entertainment and is business partners with Maverick Management; and
WHEREAS, he is regarded as one of the most innovative figures in the music industry; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House or Representatives to honor graduates of our honored universities who work hard and bring honor to our state such as Mr. Cortez Bryant:
NOW, THEREFORE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, We do hereby commend Mr. Cortez Bryant on his outstanding career as a Business Manager, Business Owner and Creative Director for A-list music and movie artists.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mr. Cortez Bryant and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
