NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Urges Vote at PinkPantheress Brooklyn Concert

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has been actively engaging with younger voters through surprise appearances at musical events, notably at British singer PinkPantheress' 2025 Brooklyn concert where he was projected on a big screen holding signs that read, “Our time has come. Vote Nov 4.” This unexpected cameo drew enthusiastic crowd reactions and significant social media attention, highlighting Mamdani's effective outreach to Gen Z and millennial voters. Mamdani’s campaign focuses on making New York City more affordable, a message he reinforced during discussions with hip-hop legends like Wu-Tang Clan's RZA about revitalizing neighborhoods like Brooklyn's Brownsville. Following his Democratic primary victory over Andrew Cuomo, Mamdani is the frontrunner heading into the general election against Cuomo running as an independent and Republican Curtis Sliwa. His strategy combines cultural engagement with strong policy messaging aimed at addressing the city's housing and economic challenges. Endorsements from prominent figures such as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have bolstered his campaign profile as Election Day approaches.