Industry Apr 17, 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Music Earnings Fall Short of Bills
Mr. Cardamom reported his total music earnings on his 2025 tax return, during a year in which his 2016 EP, "Sidda Mukyaalo," notched 74% of its total streams to date.
Originally published by
Billboard
Zohran Mamdani, who also serves as mayor, reported his musical earnings on his 2025 tax return. Despite a significant increase in streams for his 2016 EP, "Sidda Mukyaalo," which garnered 74% of its total streams to date in 2025, his rap royalties were not sufficient to cover his expenses. Originally reported by Billboard.