NYC New Mayor Zohran Mandani Responds To 50 Cent After 50 Called Him Out For Giving Illegal Immigrants $53M In Tax Payer Dollars!
💥 Taxpayer Tussle: Mayor Mamdani Fires Back at 50 Cent Over $53M Immigrant Aid
The political boxing match between New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and hip-hop mogul 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) has escalated. After 50 Cent publicly slammed Mamdani for allegedly allocating $53 million of taxpayer money to “illegal immigrants,” the progressive politician has reportedly hit back, defending his position on immigrant services.
The feud combines celebrity outrage, sharp political division, and a massive debate over how New York City should handle its ongoing migrant and asylum seeker crisis.
The Accusation: $53 Million in ‘Handouts’
50 Cent’s criticism centers on the financial aid proposals related to New York City’s immigrant population. The $53 million figure he cited appears to be derived from a recent or proposed city program (likely initiated by the previous administration) to provide various forms of assistance, such as prepaid debit cards for food and baby supplies, to asylum-seeking families in shelters.
50 Cent’s Stance: As a high-profile, wealthy New Yorker and a vocal critic of high taxes, 50 Cent used his significant social media platform to accuse Mamdani and his socialist policies of prioritizing non-citizens over native New Yorkers and wasting taxpayer dollars. He characterized the aid as a giveaway to “illegal immigrants.“
Mamdani’s Response: Defending Legal Services and Community Safety
While the search results indicate that the $53 million debit card program was primarily associated with the previous mayor, Eric Adams, Mamdani’s campaign platform did call for a massive increase in funding—over $100 million—specifically for immigration legal defense services.
Mamdani’s response to 50 Cent’s criticism reportedly focused on defending this core part of his platform:
Legal Defense is Essential: Mamdani argues that providing free legal services to immigrants facing deportation (including long-term New York residents and asylum seekers) is not a “handout” but a matter of justice and community stability. He stresses that legal aid is necessary to ensure New Yorkers are “safe” and “kept together.“
Economic Benefit: His supporters argue that by helping immigrants gain legal status, they are better integrated into the economy, pay taxes, and reduce the burden on public systems. Mamdani views this funding as an investment in the city’s future, not a wasted expense.
Reframing the Cost: Mamdani’s defense attempts to pivot the narrative from “giving away cash” to providing essential legal services. His argument is that without defense, many residents will be lost to deportation, harming the social and economic fabric of the city.
The Ongoing Cultural Battle
This back-and-forth highlights the deep cultural and class divide in New York politics:
The Populist vs. The Progressive: 50 Cent leverages populist anger over taxes and city spending, tapping into the sentiment that the city is not prioritizing its established residents.
The Socialist vs. The Mogul: Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, frames his spending as a moral obligation and a progressive strategy to uplift marginalized communities, a stance naturally opposed by a figure like 50 Cent.
With Mamdani’s victory confirmed and his term approaching, this very public feud with a global icon like 50 Cent is setting the tone for what will undoubtedly be a contentious and highly publicized new era in NYC politics.
