Pakistan, June 28 -- American rapper 50 Cent has slammed Democratic nominee for New York City's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, over his tax policies.

The 33-year-old Muslim of South Asian descent positioned himself as the Democratic nominee after defeating Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary on June 24.

While several high-profile Hollywood celebrities have endorsed Zohran Mamdani in his bid to become New York City mayor, rapper 50 Cent has made it clear that he was not a big fan of the young lawmaker.

The American rapper has taken issue with Mamdani's tax plans, under which he advocates for a flat 2 percent tax increase on New Yorkers earning more than $1 million annually.

"Where did he come from? Whose friend is this? I'm...