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50 Cent Slams NYC Mayor-elect’s Tax Plans Ahead of 2026

11/7/2025

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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces criticism from rapper 50 Cent over tax plans.
Mamdani would raise corporate taxes and impose a 2% levy on incomes over $1 million to generate $4 billion for public services.
50 Cent warned policies could drive wealthy residents away and trigger a purge if police funding is cut.
Mamdani will be New York City's first Muslim mayor, taking office in January 2026.

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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces criticism from rapper 50 Cent over tax plans.
Mamdani would raise corporate taxes and impose a 2% levy on incomes over $1 million to generate $4 billion for public services.
50 Cent warned policies could drive wealthy residents away and trigger a purge if police funding is cut.
Mamdani will be New York City's first Muslim mayor, taking office in January 2026.