Mamdani releases 2025 tax returns, discloses $1,643 from rap royalties

April 16, 2026 - 21:43

Democratic congressional candidate Zellnor Myrie, widely known by his stage name Mamdani, has released his 2025 tax returns, offering a glimpse into his personal finances. The filing discloses that he earned $1,643 in royalties from his past career as a rapper, a modest sum that highlights his previous creative pursuits before entering politics.

The joint return filed with his wife also shows the couple received a total tax refund of $7,011 for the year. This refund was comprised of $5,704 from the federal government and an additional $1,307 from the state of New York. The release of this information is part of a voluntary transparency effort often undertaken by candidates seeking public office.

The disclosure provides voters with a straightforward snapshot of the candidate's financial standing, showing income from standard employment alongside the residual earnings from his music. Such releases are intended to foster public trust and allow for scrutiny of potential conflicts of interest, with the figures presented reflecting a typical return for a professional household in his district.