Cardi B & NYC Mayor Launch Free Childcare, Jingle Contest

0:00It's April 3rd, from the studio to the stage. This is Music News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Cardi B and New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani just teamed up for a fresh push on the 2K program, offering free childcare for two-year-olds. This fall, 2000 seats roll out across the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. Enrollment kicks off June 2nd and wraps June 26th. And to all families, no matter their income or status. And a fun video drop on April 3rd. The 34-year-old mayor chats with the Bronx rapper about making childcare free. Cardi, mom to four young kids, including a seven-year-old daughter and toddlers, lights up on how it helps women chase careers without kid care stress. Families have struggled too long picking between sky-high costs and sticking in the city they love. This initiative lets parents have it all. Echoing Cardi's own hit vibes from back in the day. They're hunting a winning 30-second jingle through a city-wide contest.

1:02Submit originals on the NYC website by April 17th. Use hashtag NYC2KJingle and tag the mayor. Cardi picks finalists, then New Yorkers vote. The tune becomes the official radio theme to boost signups. With stars like Cardi backing it, expect more buzz as 2K spots fill up fast this summer.