Mamdani and Nas Discuss Hip-Hop Culture

Zohran Mamdani spoke with Nas about the past, the present, and the future of hip-hop culture. During their discussion, Mamdani and Nas discussed the topic of developing hip-hop culture in New York. In his remarks, Mamdani said that they want New York to be the center of hip-hop culture beyond New York being the birthplace of hip-hop. Mamdani previously rapped under the name Mr. Cardamom.

A documentary clip also featured the visit that Mamdani made to the Bronx School of Hip-Hop. In its educational program, the curriculum of the Bronx School of Hip-Hop uses hip-hop culture to teach traditional academic subjects. Jason Reyes, who is the founding director of the Bronx School of Hip-Hop, said that the school validates the value of the culture.

Nas also spoke about the work of the Bronx School of Hip-Hop. Nas said that the school offers young people a path to success and that it helps them avoid inner-city traps. In addition, Nas said that it is important that the school helps young people avoid the mistakes that were made by previous generations.