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Raman Faces Criticism After Podcast Rapper Naming Hesitation

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 3:28 AM UTC · How we work

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Nithya Raman hesitated naming rappers on a podcast, citing Nipsey Hussle, Snoop Dogg and Tupac, prompting laughter.
Lisa Cusack of Don't L.A. My Burbank PAC said the exchange undercut Raman’s cultural connection to Los Angeles.
Roxanne Hoge of the Los Angeles County Republican Party said Raman cannot name businesses, criticizing her business-climate stance.
Raman secured the second runoff spot behind Mayor Karen Bass on Nov. 3 after overtaking Spencer Pratt.

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Nithya Raman hesitated naming rappers on a podcast, citing Nipsey Hussle, Snoop Dogg and Tupac, prompting laughter.
Lisa Cusack of Don't L.A. My Burbank PAC said the exchange undercut Raman’s cultural connection to Los Angeles.
Roxanne Hoge of the Los Angeles County Republican Party said Raman cannot name businesses, criticizing her business-climate stance.
Raman secured the second runoff spot behind Mayor Karen Bass on Nov. 3 after overtaking Spencer Pratt.