NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani admits he'd lose in a rap battle against A$AP Rocky, but wants to collaborate with the Harlem native.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola at American Museum of Natural History on June 02, 2026 in New York City.
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A$AP Rocky has expressed plans to run for New York City Mayor, and he’s even open to having a rap battle with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who used to rap in a past life.
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