NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently addressed his beef with 50 Cent. The dispute started in June 2025 after he won the Democratic nomination to lead New York City. The back-and-forth between Mamdani and 50 Cent illustrates how high-profile voices impact policy discourse in New York City.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani breaks silence on beef with 50 Cent after past disagreements
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has finally responded to his feud with 50 Cent. Despite what he calls a “one-sided beef” with the rapper, Mamdani hasn’t lost his appreciation for the rapper’s classic debut Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
During the first episode of Complex’s 360 with Jillian, Mamdani was asked to reveal his dream dinner party lineup. After naming the late Fiorello La Guardia as New York City’s “greatest mayor,” he surprised viewers by adding the Grammy-winning artist to his guest list.
“We could have a conversation around tax policy, a much-needed conversation,” Mamdani said, noting that he still hasn’t heard from 50 Cent directly. The NYC mayor added that, despite their disagreements, the “Candy Shop” hitmaker remains one of his preferred musicians.
“My tax policies are not his favorites, but Get Rich or Die Tryin’ is still one of my favorites of all time,” he added.
The dispute between Zohran Mamdani and 50 Cent stems from the mayor’s push for a more equitable tax system. He is advocating for a system that places more responsibility on the wealthy and less on everyday New Yorkers.
Mamdani stood by the tax plan, explaining it would cost millionaires roughly $20,000 annually. He said that the revenue would address chronic underfunding of city agencies, libraries, and sanitation services. However, the 34-year-old maintained that it will not diminish his appreciation for “Back Down” singer’s work.
“It’s a one-sided beef, yeah,” he shared with Complex. “I think we’re always gonna have a disagreement on that tax policy. I wanna increase tax on the wealthiest, he does not want that to happen. But I will still appreciate the song ‘Many Men,’ for whatever our disagreements are.”
Originally reported by Sibanee Gogoi on Mandatory.
