Kim Petras has an offer for NYC Mayor Mamdani if he solves Central Park issue

Pop star Kim Petras has made a playful yet pointed offer to New York City mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani, saying she will send him a private copy of her new album if he agrees to ban horse‑drawn carriages from Central Park.

The unusual exchange grew out of a recent interview in which Mamdani revealed that he enjoys listening to Petras’ music, including her track “I Like Your Look”, as part of his morning playlist, even joking that he listens to her alongside Lil Wayne and Madonna to “get hyped.”

Petras responded on social media by sharing a screenshot of the mayor‑elect’s comments and posting, “Zohran Mamdani I am willing to privately send you my new album if we can get the horse carriages banned from Central Park.”

In a follow‑up post, she teased, “The signs were always there…”, a light‑hearted nod to her identity as a trans woman and her connection to Mamdani’s past remarks. The offer was framed not only as a fun cultural moment but also as an advocacy nod to the ongoing debate over horse‑drawn carriages in the city.

The presence of horse carriages in Central Park has long been a topic of discussion among New Yorkers and animal rights advocates, with critics urging that the tradition be ended to improve animal welfare and modernize the city’s attractions.

Mamdani has acknowledged that the issue of horse‑drawn carriages is a “significant” concern and has expressed support for finding humane solutions, though he has not yet committed to a specific policy change.

Mamdani’s remarks about enjoying Petras’ music follow his historic election victory in November 2025, when he defeated opponents including former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

He is set to take office on January 1, 2026, becoming New York City’s first Muslim and democratic socialist mayor. During his campaign, he gained support from a swath of the music community, appearing with artists including members of Wu‑Tang Clan, Lucy Dacus, and others.

Petras’ playful yet pointed offer underscores how pop culture and politics continue to intersect in unexpected ways.

Whether her album incentive will influence policy decisions regarding horse‑drawn carriages remains to be seen, but the moment has sparked conversation among fans and city residents alike, blending entertainment, advocacy, and civic engagement.