NYC Mayoral Candiate Zohran Mamdani Dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” at NYC Club Ahead of Election
Written by b87fm on 11/03/2025
Former rapper–turned–politician Zohran Mamdani is making headlines again — this time for hitting the dance floor. Viral footage shows the Democratic mayoral frontrunner vibing to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” at a packed New York City nightclub over the weekend.
The clip, which spread rapidly across X and Instagram on November 2, captures the 34-year-old Assemblyman surrounded by a crowd as he grooves to the West Coast anthem. Social media users quickly praised Mamdani for his unapologetic embrace of hip-hop culture and New York’s nightlife, calling the moment “the most relatable thing a politician has done all year.”
Zohran Mamdani vibing to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ at a club in NYC. pic.twitter.com/bZt3vDlDZL
— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 2, 2025
The timing is notable — Mamdani currently leads in the polls just days before the mayoral election, after an unlikely rise from activist roots to Democratic nominee status.
Born in Kampala, Uganda, and raised in Queens since age 7, Mamdani has served in the State Assembly since 2021, representing District 36. His campaign centers on affordability and working-class empowerment, drawing strong support from younger and first-time voters who view him as a fresh alternative to establishment politics.
@trinthegemini 2 am in Brooklyn on halloweekend #zohranmamdani #bushwick #brooklyn #nyc #votezohran @Zohran Mamdani ♬ Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
Polls now show Mamdani edging out independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, though his progressive platform has sparked its share of controversy. Still, his immigrant story and unapologetic approach to politics have made him one of the city’s most talked-about figures.
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” — the 2024 diss track that dismantled Drake — has become a generational anthem of authenticity. For Mamdani, whose campaign thrives on cultural connection and youth engagement, the viral moment feels like more than a dance — it’s a statement.
“He’s not just talking about the culture — he’s in it,” one supporter posted.
