New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a former rapper who performed as Young Cardamom, named his top five favorite rappers of all time as Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Nas, Lupe Fiasco, and Common during a recent interview. Mamdani was elected NYC Mayor in November 2025 and has maintained public interest in hip-hop culture since taking office in January.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a former rapper who performed as Young Cardamom, named his top five favorite rappers of all time as Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Nas, Lupe Fiasco, and Common during a recent interview. Mamdani was elected NYC Mayor in November 2025 and has maintained public interest in hip-hop culture since taking office in January.