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News18
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Video: Zohran Mamdani Gets Awkward As Host Plays His Old Clip In Apron During Live Show
Last Updated: In one of the visuals, Mamdani was seen rapping while wearing a only black apron. New York Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was taken aback when his 2019 old rap video that showed him wearing an apron without anything underneath, was played during a live interview on global media outlet CNN. This happened when the 33-year-old politician appeared for Erin Burnett OutFront talk show. Show host Erin Burnett played the assemblyman's rap video suddenly. In the video, Zohran Mamdani, along with several others, was seen dancing at various locations, including inside a food truck. The video was posted on YouTube under the name of Mr. Cardamom. In the throwback video, the state assemblyman was joined by his friends and Indian-born British-American actress Madhur Jaffrey. In one of the visuals, Mamdani was seen rapping while wearing a only black apron. During the conversation, the anchor started playing videos from Mamdani's recent campaigns, including one in which he talked about his birth place and the story about how he got his middle name. As the interview progressed, a snippet from his appearance on The Breakfast Club podcast appeared on the screen. It was followed by Burnett introducing the politician's artistic side and playing the rap clip. As the rap continued, Mamdani, apparently shocked, tried to maintain his composure by smiling. However, eventually, he gave in, saying, 'I didn't think it was going to be on CNN." To which, the host replied, 'It's there and there it is." Later, the video was posted on the official X profile of the Erin Burnett OutFront show with a caption that read, Watch as #NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani watches his past performance as a rapper and responds to critics who say he's not ready to run New York. He speaks one-on-one with @ErinBurnett. Recently, Mamdani faced intense scrutiny from Tennessee Republican Congressman Andy Ogles who publicly questioned the legitimacy of his US citizenship, calling for his deportation if it was fraudulently obtained. Mamdani was born in Uganda to Indian parents and immigrated to the United States two decades ago and became a naturalized US citizen in 2018. Since 2020, he has served in the New York State Assembly and recently clinched the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City. About the Author Manisha Roy tags : Zohran Mamdani First Published: June 28, 2025, 13:04 IST
India Today
8 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
Rapper 50 Cent slams Zohran Mamdani over tax plan: Will pay to send him out of New York
Rapper 50 Cent has taken a dig at New York Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani over his proposed plan to hike taxes on the wealthy, saying he'd rather pay the politician to leave the hip-hop star, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, lashed out on Instagram on Wednesday after Mamdani name-dropped him during a recent interview on The Breakfast Club, where the newly elected Democratic mayoral candidate spoke about taxing high earners. Mamdani is son of award-winning Indian-American filmmaker Mira did he come from? Whose friend is this? I'm not feeling this plan. No,' 50 Cent wrote in the post. 'I will give him $258,750 and a first class one-way ticket away from NY.' Mamdani, a 33-year-old politician who recently pulled off a surprise win against former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary, discussed his plan during the June 11 interview. Among his proposals: a 2% flat tax increase on New Yorkers earning $1 million or more annually.'I know if 50 Cent is listening, he's not going to be happy about this,' Mamdani quipped during the segment. 'He tends to not like this tax policy, but I want to be very clear - this is about $20,000 a year.'The remark clearly struck a nerve with the rapper, who is reportedly worth close to a billion dollars. In a follow-up jab, he wrote: 'I'm telling [President] Trump what he said too!' accompanied by a thinking-face broader platform includes increasing funding for public transportation, supporting small businesses, and what he described as efforts to 'Trump-proof' the isn't the first time 50 Cent has weighed in on politics. The rapper has previously spoken out against tax policies he sees as unfriendly to high earners.- EndsMust Watch
Newsweek
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
John Cena Details Confronting Autograph Seekers After Being Stalked
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. John Cena recently detailed a tense encounter with autograph seekers who followed his car. Instead of calling security, the WWE star handled the situation directly. Speaking on The Breakfast Club, Cena shared how he realized he was being followed. After confirming his suspicions, he instructed his driver to pull over. John Cena Confronts The Fans Cena said he got out of his vehicle and calmly confronted the individuals. He immediately addressed the wrongfulness of their actions. "The guys pull over, they come out, and I'm like, 'Dudes, get out of the car,'" Cena recalled (h/t to "And I said, 'What you're doing is wrong, you know that?' And the driver of the car is like, 'Yeah, I know.'" Rather than escalating the situation, Cena made them an offer. He agreed to sign their items on one condition. "Here's what I'm going to do: I'm going to sign your stuff," he told them. "But please, you know what you're doing is wrong. Just get in your car and turn around." LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena is introduced before his match against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena is introduced before his match against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A New Approach For John Cena Cena admitted that he has changed over the years. He said his past self would have reacted with anger. "Normally, I would just be pissed off," he said. "Just took a deep breath... Lean in with kindness." He also explained why he chooses not to travel with a security detail. He said he trusts his instincts to guide him. "I don't use security. I don't have an entourage," Cena stated. "I believe that people are genuinely good... but I also listen to my instincts. If they say 'get out of here,' I go." Cena's 2025 has been defined by his farewell tour and a historic heel turn. After becoming a villain for the first time in two decades, he shocked the world at WrestleMania 41 by defeating Cody Rhodes to capture his record-breaking 17th world championship. As the Undisputed WWE Champion, Cena has reigned with a new, arrogant attitude, retaining his title against stars like Randy Orton by using underhanded tactics. His run is currently centered on a renewed, intense rivalry with his old nemesis, CM Punk. After weeks of personal verbal attacks, their feud is set to culminate in a highly anticipated championship match at Night of Champions on June 28, a main event that marks a pivotal chapter in Cena's final year. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
50 Cent offers Zohran Mamdani $258K to leave NYC over tax-the-rich plan
Rapper 50 Cent is firing back at NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani after the Democratic socialist proposed a tax hike on wealthy residents and name-dropped the Queens-born hip hop mogul during a podcast appearance. In a fiery Instagram post on Wednesday, 50 Cent — whose real name is Curtis Jackson — offered Mamdani $258,750 and a first-class, one-way ticket out of New York. 'Where did he come from? Whose friend is this? I'm not feeling this plan,' the rapper wrote. Mamdani recently appeared on 'The Breakfast Club' podcast, where he outlined his proposal to raise taxes on New Yorkers earning over $1 million annually by 2%. 'I know if 50 Cent is listening, he's not going to be happy about this,' Mamdani quipped during the interview, citing Jackson's known opposition to such tax policies. Jackson, who has an estimated net worth nearing $1 billion, didn't take the remark lightly. 'I'm telling Trump what he said too!' he added on social media, alongside a thinking-face emoji. Mamdani, who defeated Andrew Cuomo in a shocking primary upset, defended the plan by stating it would target corporate profits and benefit public transit and small businesses. The clash has sparked wider political debate, with critics warning that Mamdani's progressive agenda could alienate high earners and business owners. Mamdani's campaign has not responded to 50 Cent's remarks. The NYC mayoral race continues to draw national attention as celebrity voices weigh in on issues impacting the city's economic future.
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Keke Palmer Addresses Her Jonathan Majors Interview
Warning: This article contains discussion of abuse, assault, and domestic violence. Keke Palmer addressed what happened to that one interview with Jonathan Majors that had a lot of people upset. On a June 20 episode of The Breakfast Club, the One of Them Days actor explained why the controversial interview with Jonathan never came out following online backlash. An episode of Keke's podcast Baby, This is Keke Palmer titled "No Easy Answers: Accountability and Moving Forward with Jonathan Majors" was set to premiere everywhere on April 8, and while it was available exclusively for Wondery+ users for a short time, it was ultimately shelved. The description of the deleted episode read, "Accountability. It's a loaded word, right? We're living in a time where we want real accountability—especially for things men have gotten away with for far too long. At the same time, finding forgiveness feels harder than ever, and we're still figuring out what true accountability even looks like." The caption continued, "Today, we're sitting down with Jonathan Majors to talk about what life has looked like after being convicted of harassment and assault. This conversation isn't here to give you all the answers—it's complicated, it's messy—but hopefully, it brings us a little closer to understanding the complex emotional landscape of the time we're living through." When Keke first promoted the episode, it was met with criticism based on Jonathan being found guilty in 2023 on one count of third-degree assault and one count of second-degree harassment against his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Jonathan has denied culpability and claimed in an interview that he was responsible for "none of her injuries." Since several celebrities have come out in support of Jonathan, including Whoopi Goldberg, who said, 'He was arrested. He went to court. He did what he was supposed to do. I'm not sure what else there is," per the Hollywood Reporter. It appeared that Jonathan's appearance as the cover star of the Hollywood Reporter and statements of support from actors like Matthew McConaughey and Michael B. Jordan were setting the stage for a comeback, and Keke's interview was going to give him a platform to defend himself, but it was never widely published after the backlash. Keke and Wondery have remained rather hush on the subject until now. Talking with Loren LoRosa, Jess Hilarious, and DJ Envy, Keke said she was initially excited to speak with Jonathan, especially following his marriage to actor Meagan Good. "Obviously, Meagan's my girl. I've grown up loving her," Keke said. "She's honestly a mentor, you know, to me and representation for all of us young, Black women. I mean, I was happy for her to get married. I was excited to have the conversation." But, in the end, the team around her felt it wasn't the best option to move forward with the episode, considering the reactions. "I think, ultimately, with my partners, it was just decided based off, I guess, the reactions. That people felt [the interview] was insensitive, that maybe we shouldn't put it out," she continued. "I mean, it's always there, I imagine, if people wanted to see it. But I always want to be respectful and understand where everybody's coming from. And you know, if they're not gonna feel like they're going to receive anything good from the interview, then okay, cool. But, you know, I sat down with the brother for us to talk and let him be heard." "I think this is the thing, too. For me, as a public figure and entertainer, when I'm doing my hosting, I'm here – y'all know – I'm here to be unbiased," she added. "Everybody that sits in your chair, you don't agree with everything that they did. You don't love everything they did, but you gotta have the conversation." Keke also appeared on Angela Yee's Way Up With Angela Yee, where she seemingly suggested she was game for the interview, but it was her team who had reservations. "It's not just me. I have partners," Keke said. "It was then suggested or decided that-- without throwing anybody under the bus-- we shouldn't put it out." "He was interviewing, and I felt like 'Hey, well let's hear it,'" Keke added, clarifying that her desire to speak with a guest doesn't mean she agrees with them. "Just because you're interviewing somebody doesn't mean you agree with everything," While you won't be able to catch that Jonathan Majors episode everywhere, you can check out Baby It's Keke Palmer wherever podcasts are available. Check out the full Way Up With Angela Yee interview here. Check out the full Breakfast Club interview here. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger as a result of domestic violence, call 911. For anonymous, confidential help, you can call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or chat with an advocate via the website.
