“Atlanta back on top,” Thug declared. “Everything we do is for Atlanta… For the town. Free all the fallen soldiers, you know everybody that made it out of these situations in Atlanta, man. We back on top. This for the culture, the music.”
Young Thug On “Ratlanta” Claims
By stressing that “everything we do is for the town,” Thug underscored his loyalty to Atlanta’s roots. He also honored those who are no longer present—either incarcerated or gone—referring to them as “fallen soldiers.” For Thug, the city’s resilience extends beyond streaming charts and plaques; it is about survival, legacy, and solidarity in the face of adversity.
Closing with the phrase “That mellow yellow,” Thug punctuated his message in his signature abstract style—cryptic yet brimming with confidence.
In the viral clip, Thug dismissed the “Ratlanta” chatter and reclaimed Atlanta’s identity as hip-hop’s creative nucleus. With Uy Scuti reaching No. 1, he framed this moment not as decline, but as proof of the city’s renewed influence and cultural staying power.