"Mamdani began rapping in high school, releasing socially conscious songs in his 20s on subjects ranging from Indian flatbread to colonialism. He has described himself as a C-list rapper following in the footsteps of his childhood heroes, including the indie-rap group Das Racist."
"The tax filings, shared with reporters on Thursday, showed the bulk of Mamdani's 2025 earnings came from his $131,296 salary as a state Assembly member. His wife netted an additional $10,010 for graphic design work."
"As mayor, Mamdani is set to earn a salary of $258,750 this year. He's not New York City's first mayor to take home entertainment royalties."
Zohran Mamdani, the New York mayor, earned $1,643 in music royalties last year, a slight increase from $1,267 in 2024. His primary income is from his $131,296 salary as a state Assembly member, with a joint income of approximately $145,000 with his wife. Mamdani, who rapped under names like Young Cardamom, began his career in high school and has released songs on various social issues. As mayor, he will earn $258,750 this year, following a trend of mayors receiving entertainment royalties.
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