June 29th 2025.
50 Cent, also known as Curtis Jackson, has recently made headlines for his controversial comments regarding New York politics. The rapper, who hails from Queens, took to Instagram to express his disapproval of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic primary election winner for mayor of New York. Mamdani's political agenda, which includes proposals for raising taxes on the wealthy, free bus rides, and a city-wide rent freeze, has drawn backlash from the Trump administration and other political conservatives, despite not even living in NYC.
In his post, 50 Cent offered to pay Mamdani a large sum of money and a first-class one-way ticket to leave the city, questioning the candidate's qualifications and presence in the political landscape. This sparked outrage among many internet users, with one comparing the rapper to other billionaires who allegedly pay little to no taxes, such as Trump, Musk, and Bezos.
Beyoncé fans, also known as the Hive, came together to ignore 50 Cent's attempts at relevancy, calling his political talk and other statements "painfully cringe." Some even criticized his fans for idolizing a celebrity who only cares about protecting his extravagant lifestyle, with no regard for the wellbeing of his fans.
Despite the backlash, 50 Cent has since removed the post from his Instagram account. However, many are not surprised if he continues to interject himself into the conversation. Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primary against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has made history, and he will now be running in the general election in November against current Mayor Eric Adams and the Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.
It is clear that 50 Cent's comments have caused quite a stir in the political world, but only time will tell how this will affect the upcoming mayoral election in New York. Regardless, Mamdani's win is a significant milestone, potentially making him NYC's first Muslim mayor.
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