A$AP Rocky is serious about stepping into the political arena. In a recent video interview with Variety, the Harlem rapper and actor joked about running for Mayor of New York City, taking subtle jabs at current mayor Eric Adams amid his ongoing controversies.
When asked about Adams, Rocky responded with a cheeky “You tell me” after being asked if he thought Adams was truly a New Yorker. He then confidently declared that being mayor was his destiny, referencing his last name.
“I should be the mayor,” said Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers. “Rakim Mayers, you see my last name is Mayers, plural like ‘Mayor Mayers’ … just rolls off the tongue.” He went on to add, “Right now, ‘Mr. Mayers,’ in a second I’m going to be ‘Mayor Mayers.’ All the decisions and policies that benefit New York City, I can’t wait to assemble. When I’m in office, that’s just gonna be my prerogative and initiative. I’m dead f—ing serious.”
The rapper doubled down on his ambition, saying, “When I’m mayor of New York City, not ‘if.’”
Rocky also addressed the hot-button issue of congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan, which have sparked debate among New Yorkers. He expressed frustration, calling the move “f—ed up” and admitted that while the system might have pros and cons, the high cost of living in New York City makes it even harder for residents to cope with added expenses. Though he didn’t have a solution, Rocky promised to be an honest and direct leader, saying, “I would be a very noble, honest, and straightforward, blunt mayor. Mayor Mayers, truly yours.”
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