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50 Cent Offers to Pay Mamdani $258K To ‘Get Lost’ Out of NYC

  • 50 Cent publicly offered Zohran Mamdani $258,750 and a one-way first-class ticket out of NYC to reject his proposed tax hike on the wealthy.
  • Mamdani’s plan includes a 2% tax increase on New Yorkers making $1 million or more to fund public services and small businesses.
  • The exchange sparked a heated public debate over taxation, wealth, and New York’s future amid a contentious mayoral race.

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has had enough of high taxes—and he’s putting his money where his mouth is.

The rapper-turned-business mogul set social media on fire this week after launching a brutal takedown of New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani. His weapon of choice? A wildly public offer of $258,750—and a one-way ticket out of town—for the politician who dared to name-drop him while pushing a plan to raise taxes on millionaires.

“Where did he come from? Whose friend is this? I’m not feeling this plan. No,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram. “I will give him $258,750 and a first class one-way ticket away from NY.”

That was all it took to ignite a firestorm.

The Tax Talk That Sparked a Celebrity Feud

It all began when Mamdani, a Democratic socialist from Queens, appeared on The Breakfast Club on June 11. During the interview, he outlined his idea to boost city revenue by taxing the top 1% of New Yorkers.

His pitch? Hike income taxes by 2% for those earning $1 million or more.

“We’re talking about people who make a million dollars a year or more,” Mamdani explained. “It’s about $20,000 a year. That’s it.”

Then came the jab.

“I know if 50 Cent is listening, he’s not going to be happy about this,” Mamdani added with a smirk, clearly trying to get a reaction.

50 Cent Responds with Humor—and Fury

The Queens-born rapper didn’t disappoint. After hearing the segment, he went straight to Instagram and offered Mamdani a very expensive exit plan—$258,750 and a first-class ticket far, far away from New York.

It was classic 50—funny, sharp, and dripping with disdain.

His caption had fans in stitches and critics raising eyebrows. He didn’t stop there either. “I’m telling Trump what he said too!” he added with a thinking emoji, taking a swipe at the left while tossing a wink to the right.

The post drew instant support from his followers. One fan wrote, “I’ll chip in if he leaves sooner.” Another joked, “That’s cheaper than staying in NYC under that tax plan.”

The Real Conflict: Hustler Mentality vs. Socialist Reform

While the back-and-forth seems comical on the surface, it reflects something deeper—a clash of two competing visions for New York.

On one side, Mamdani represents a new wave of progressive politics. His platform includes raising money for public transportation, small businesses, and shielding the city from future economic crises through aggressive tax reform.

On the other, 50 Cent symbolizes the self-made New Yorker. The man who rose from poverty to global success doesn’t want the city punishing its high achievers.

His message was clear: if the rich are treated like cash cows, they’ll leave—and take their money with them.

Mamdani Keeps Quiet—But for How Long?

Despite the online drama, Mamdani’s camp has kept silent. No response has been issued to 50’s viral rant, though it’s safe to say they’ve heard it loud and clear.

Some speculate the mayoral candidate might seize the moment and turn 50’s backlash into a rallying cry for his base. Others believe silence is the smarter move, avoiding a drawn-out media battle with one of the most influential voices in pop culture.

Either way, the spotlight is now firmly on him.

Is There Meaning Behind the $258K Offer?

The number 50 Cent tossed out wasn’t random. A 2% increase on income for someone earning around $13 million per year—the ballpark of 50’s reported earnings—would amount to about $260,000.

So instead of giving that to the city, he’d rather spend it making Mamdani disappear from the political landscape. It was cheeky, but calculated—a shot across the bow of progressive taxation.

A Divided Public: Applause and Outrage

As expected, public reaction was swift and split down the middle.

Supporters of Mamdani saw 50’s offer as proof that wealthy elites are terrified of accountability. “If he can casually throw away $258K just to avoid a tax, it proves we need it,” one progressive user posted.

But fans of 50—and those frustrated with New York’s cost of living and city management—cheered him on. “We already pay enough,” one commenter wrote. “Fix the subway first, then talk taxes.”

The comments section quickly turned into a battleground for the age-old debate: who should pay more, and who decides?

A Wildcard Election Year Just Got Wilder

With Mamdani gaining traction after an unexpected victory over Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary, the stakes in this year’s mayoral race just got a lot higher—and more entertaining.

Thanks to 50 Cent, what might’ve been a quiet campaign season now has national attention. The clash between celebrity capitalism and grassroots socialism is center stage. And in true New York fashion, it’s getting loud, messy, and impossible to ignore.

Where Does New York Go from Here?

At the heart of it all is one big question: should the city lean further left to fix inequality, or pull back to avoid driving out the wealthy?

Mamdani wants higher taxes to build a better future. 50 Cent says enough is enough. Both have their supporters, and both are shaping the conversation—even if one isn’t technically running for anything.

But in today’s politics, celebrity might count more than policy.

And with the election around the corner, the battle lines are drawn—on social media, in city hall, and on the streets of New York.

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