Mayor Mamdani and Nas reflect on New York hip-hop roots

The News International - Oct 1, 2026

Hip-hop, as we know it, began in New York back in 1973. Its beginnings were humble, growing in local parties and especially within street culture.Over time, the genre exploded into global mainstream music.Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York, who also previously rapped as Young Cardamom and Mr....

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