French Montana, born Karim Kharbouch on November 9, 1984, in Casablanca, Morocco, is a Moroccan-American rapper who grew up in the Bronx after emigrating to the US at age 13. He founded Coke Boys Records and broke through with his debut album Excuse My French (2013), before "Unforgettable" (2017) with Swae Lee made him the first African-born artist to earn an RIAA diamond-certified single. He holds the title of most-streamed African-born musical artist and has collaborated with Drake, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B and many others.
French Montana confirmed his engagement to Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum in a joint Instagram post on August 29, 2025.
French Montana and Max B released the collaborative album Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos on January 9, 2026, shortly after Max B was released from prison.
"Unforgettable" became the most streamed song ever from New York in 2024.
French Montana released the mixtape Mac & Cheese 5 on February 23, 2024 via Coke Boys Records.
Coke Boys 6, a collaboration with DJ Drama, was released on January 6, 2023 and reached top 20 on Billboard 200.
