Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral nominee for New York City, received an invitation from Rep. Jamaal Bowman to Wu-Tang Clan's last show. A recorded phone call featured Bowman praising Mamdani's energy and connection to hip-hop. RZA, a member of Wu-Tang, engaged Mamdani about the challenges facing Brownsville's residents. Mamdani articulated his goal to make living in New York affordable, saying that many feel they must leave the city for stability. His past as a foreclosure prevention counselor and rapper shaped his political perspective and campaign focus.
"No one has the pulse of our communities in a way hip-hop always has. You are part of that continuum, too, my brother, as you're bringing new energy and ideas and authenticity and humanity into the political system."
"I think a big part of it is to make Brownsville a place that you don't have to leave. There are too many people for whom stability, space, raising a family, you can only do it outside of New York City."
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