Q&A with Atlanta's Bankroll Ni, whose ‘I’m So ATL’ became a viral city anthem

The ubiquity of “I’m So ATL” feels triumphant for the city it references.

Since the song’s release in April, it has inspired thousands on TikTok to make videos dancing along to it. Beyoncé, along with her two daughters, gave a nod to the song during the star’s three-night Cowboy Carter run at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in July. That same month, Ciara also jumped in, dancing with children to the song at a local Boys & Girls Club.

“I’m So ATL,” (which samples Crime Mob’s “Rock Yo Hips”) and its accompanying dance (which includes constantly moving your hands and arms as if you’re swimming and eating) is simple and infectious.

@bankrollni

#fy #fypシ #imsoatl #bankrollni #fineshyt #atl #atlanta ♬ Im So ATL - Bankroll Ni

But for 25-year-old Aniya Culpepper, aka Bankroll Ni