NYC Mayor Responds to 50 Cent’s Criticism of Illegal Immigrant Food Cards: ‘He May Write a Song About Me.’

The $53 million aid program will result in hundreds of illegal immigrant families receiving more money for food than low-income citizens.
NYC Mayor Responds to 50 Cent’s Criticism of Illegal Immigrant Food Cards: ‘He May Write a Song About Me.’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams holds a press availability at a news conference in New York City on Jan. 08, 2024. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Bill Pan
Bill Pan
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New York Mayor Eric Adams on Monday tried to defend his city’s latest $53 million aid program, which will result in hundreds of illegal immigrant families receiving more money for food than low-income citizens.

Monday’s press conference came after news of the pilot program triggered much criticism for the mayor, with rapper 50 Cent taking to social media to ridicule the plan.

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