A viral social media post recently made waves by claiming that rapper Cardi B voiced strong admiration for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Rumors swirled across various social media networks suggesting that Cardi B publicly showered NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani with compliments, calling him “amazing” and “sweet.”
While the online community was quick to debate the authenticity of these remarks—with some internet users poking fun at the idea and others doubting the Grammy-winning artist actually said them—an investigation into the claim proved it to be entirely accurate.
The Rumor: Did Cardi B really call Zohran Mamdani ‘sweet’ and ‘amazing’?
According to the widespread post, the hip-hop star stated, “He is so sweet, he’s amazing, he’s young, I love him. He really do wanna make a difference.”
The viral upload also quoted her adding, “If you feel like he promises something and he hasn’t delivered, it’s because they’re making it hard for him I swear he really wants to change New York.”
These quotes quickly racked up millions of views, fueling intense online discussions regarding whether the music icon genuinely backed Mamdani.
Verification: The rapper’s praise for the NYC Mayor is authentic
Our verification confirms that Cardi B did, in fact, express her approval of Mamdani, making it clear that she believes he genuinely wants to bring positive change to the metropolis despite facing political hurdles.
During a video posted to X on Saturday, August 1, the performer defended the mayor’s intentions and spoke warmly about his governance and efforts in New York City.
This show of support arrives as Mamdani continues to navigate public scrutiny and push back against critics of his administrative policies.
Past Collaboration: Cardi B and Zohran Mamdani teamed up for local childcare
This isn’t the first time the pair’s paths have crossed; earlier this year, Cardi B partnered with Mamdani to champion a municipal program designed to offer free childcare to two-year-olds via the 2-K initiative.
As part of that campaign, city officials invited locals to create catchy jingles for the program, with a panel of special guest judges helping to narrow down the contenders before a final public vote.
“As Cardi B says: ‘I can get ’em both. I don’t wanna choose,'” Mamdani remarked while launching the contest.
“With universal childcare, New Yorkers won’t have to. For too long, families have been forced to choose between affordable care and staying in the city they love. Now, they can have both—free care in the greatest city in the world.”
Echoing these sentiments, Cardi B previously emphasized the necessity of the project, noting, “I feel like free childcare is very important. Sometimes, us women, we can’t really go forward because we don’t have nobody to help us take care of our kids.”