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New NYC Mayor Mamdani Defends Tax Plan Against 50 Cent

11/5/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, to be New York City's next mayor, addressed rapper 50 Cent's tax criticism on MSNBC.
Mamdani's plan imposes a 2% tax on the top 1% to fund public services.
Mamdani dismissed 50 Cent's offer of $258,750 to leave city, calling him a critic.
50 Cent warned the proposal could drive wealth from city and threaten police funding.
Mamdani won with 50.5% of the vote, signaling turnout.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani, to be New York City's next mayor, addressed rapper 50 Cent's tax criticism on MSNBC.
Mamdani's plan imposes a 2% tax on the top 1% to fund public services.
Mamdani dismissed 50 Cent's offer of $258,750 to leave city, calling him a critic.
50 Cent warned the proposal could drive wealth from city and threaten police funding.
Mamdani won with 50.5% of the vote, signaling turnout.