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NY Mayor Mamdani Still Earning From Rap Career As Filings Reveal Modest Royalties. Zohran Mamdani is still earning money from his past career as a rapper. Tax filings show he made $1,643 in music royalties last year, slightly up from 2024. Mamdani performed under the names Young Cardamom and Mr Cardamom. He joked that fans should actually stream his music to boost his income. Most of his earnings come from his public role, including a $131,296 salary as a state Assembly member. His total household income reached about $145,000 with additional earnings from his wife. As mayor, Mamdani is set to earn a significantly higher salary of $258,750. He joins predecessors like Michael Bloomberg who also earned entertainment royalties.
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