Rapper A$AP Rocky says he wants to run for political office and comments positively on rent control policies championed by Mamdani. According to reporting from multiple outlets, Rocky describes Mamdani’s approach as beneficial for people in “urban communities,” and he frames the policy as something that directly helps residents who are often overlooked in local politics. One outlet quotes Rocky referencing “the mayor” and rent control, saying it is beneficial and that political leaders have not consistently focused on people in lower-income neighborhoods. The outlets agree on Rocky’s stated interest in pursuing elected office and on his praise for Mamdani’s rent control. However, they do not provide consistent details on which specific office Rocky is considering, or when he might run. Overall, the coverage centers on Rocky’s political remarks and his support for a housing policy he links to improved outcomes for residents in urban areas.