50 Cent offers Zohran Mamdani $258K to leave NYC over tax-the-rich plan
50 Cent offers Zohran Mamdani $258K to leave New York after the mayoral hopeful proposes taxing the wealthy
Rapper 50 Cent is firing back at NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani after the Democratic socialist proposed a tax hike on wealthy residents and name-dropped the Queens-born hip hop mogul during a podcast appearance.
In a fiery Instagram post on Wednesday, 50 Cent — whose real name is Curtis Jackson — offered Mamdani $258,750 and a first-class, one-way ticket out of New York. “Where did he come from? Whose friend is this? I’m not feeling this plan,” the rapper wrote.
Mamdani recently appeared on “The Breakfast Club” podcast, where he outlined his proposal to raise taxes on New Yorkers earning over $1 million annually by 2%. “I know if 50 Cent is listening, he’s not going to be happy about this,” Mamdani quipped during the interview, citing Jackson’s known opposition to such tax policies.
Jackson, who has an estimated net worth nearing $1 billion, didn’t take the remark lightly. “I’m telling Trump what he said too!” he added on social media, alongside a thinking-face emoji.
Mamdani, who defeated Andrew Cuomo in a shocking primary upset, defended the plan by stating it would target corporate profits and benefit public transit and small businesses.
The clash has sparked wider political debate, with critics warning that Mamdani’s progressive agenda could alienate high earners and business owners.
Mamdani’s campaign has not responded to 50 Cent’s remarks.
The NYC mayoral race continues to draw national attention as celebrity voices weigh in on issues impacting the city’s economic future.
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