A video circulating on X shows rapper Cardi B praising New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him sweet, amazing, and young, and saying that any unmet promises stem from others making it hard for him. The clip, shared by account @MarcoFoster_, has drawn strong reactions online, with many users criticizing the endorsement.
In the clip, Cardi B appears seated in a vehicle and speaks about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She states, “He is so sweet, he’s amazing, he’s young, I love him. He really does wanna make a difference.” She continues, “If you feel like he promises something and he hasn’t delivered, it’s because they’re making it hard for him. I swear he really wants to change New York.”
The footage includes an on-screen caption noting her support for the mayor. It is not clear from the video what prompted the comments or what occurred before or after the recording. The accompanying post text presents the same quotes as her remarks on Mamdani.
Public Reactions to Cardi B’s Remarks About Changing New York
Many users expressed skepticism or criticism of the endorsement. One wrote, “They’re making it hard for him. This is the go-to narrative for when a politician doesn’t deliver on their promises.”
Another commented, “Celebrities are so *expletive* easy to get over on. My god.”
A further reply stated, “Anyone with a brain doesn’t even consider the opinion of a piece of *expletive*.”
Some commenters offered support or defended the remarks. One said, “Cardi B is speaking for millions who are tired of politics as usual.”
Others focused on the broader online discussion, with one noting, “The amount of non-New Yorkers who hate Mandani shows how many bots are on this platform,” while another remarked, “I’m here for the Trump/Minaj vs Mamdani/Cardi tag team casket match.”
The remarks have become part of the wider online conversation surrounding New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The video continues to circulate as viewers respond to the comments.
