NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has stirred significant controversy by stating his opposition to the existence of billionaires, proposing a tax plan aimed primarily at wealthier and predominantly white neighborhoods. During interviews, Mamdani articulated his belief that billionaires should not exist in a time of stark economic inequality. His comments have sparked reactions from various figures, including rapper 50 Cent, who offered to pay Mamdani to leave New York City, denouncing his proposed policies as divisive. Critics have labeled his taxation approach as racially motivated and fundamentally flawed, while supporters argue it addresses critical issues of wealth disparity. Mamdani maintains that he is open to working with various community members, though he insists on his stance against extreme wealth accumulation.