NYC MayorZohran 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…