Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani still earns small amounts of money from his past rap career, receiving about $1,643 in music royalties last year. Most of his income comes from his political salary, and as mayor, he will earn $258,750 this year.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor, made $1,643 in music royalties last year.
- His rap career was short and under the names Young Cardamom and Mr Cardamom.
- Mamdani’s music covers topics like Indian flatbread and colonialism.
- Mamdani earned $131,296 as a member of the state Assembly in 2025.
- His wife earned $10,010 for graphic design work.
- Combined, they reported about $145,000 in income last year.
- As mayor, Mamdani’s salary for this year will be $258,750.
- Past mayors like Michael Bloomberg also earned money from entertainment work related to TV and movies.
