Mamdani's Tax Return Reveals $1,600 from Rap, $131k from Politics
Mamdani's Tax Return Reveals $1,600 from Rap, $131k from Politics
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji report a combined 2025 income of about $145,000, with royalties from rap and art earnings.
In their 2025 joint tax return, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji reported a combined income of roughly $145,000. About $10,000 of that total was earned by Duwaji through her artwork.
The filing shows Mamdani earned approximately $1,600 from rapping and $131,000 from politics, reflecting royalties tied to his past career as a multilingual rapper. The couple's income paints a picture of a household blending public service with creative work.
Duwaji is described as a private person who does not hold a formal position in City Hall, a detail that has drawn attention as Mamdani works to reassure parts of the city’s communities about his governance and public stance.
Taken together, the numbers offer a window into how even city leaders balance multiple streams of income, including royalties, art income, and political earnings.
