Real Name: Karim Kharbouch

Aliases: French, Montana

BORN:

Nov 09, 1984

AGE:

40

NET WORTH:

22 Million

HEIGHT:

6'3

BIO

Karim Kharbouch, aka French Montana, is a Moroccan-American MC and the founder and CEO of Cocaine City Records. French initially began his career by making street DVDs of his work and released his first of many mixtapes ‘French Revolution Vol. 1’ in 2007. After years of independent material, he was signed as a joint-venture record deal with Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Records and Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group in 2012. His first studio album, Excuse My French, debuted at fourth position on the US Billboard 200 in 2013. On December 6, 2019, French Montana released his third studio album Montana, which includes the song "Writing on the Wall," and his latest release, They Got Amnesia, was released on November 19, 2021.

PROPS

"Unforgettable” featuring Swae Lee became Montana's first song as a lead artist to reach the top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
He is the founder of Coke Boys Records and its predecessor Cocaine City Records.
He helped raise half a million dollars to build the Suubi hospital which serves over 300,000 citizens of Uganda.
He was given the honor of Global Citizen Ambassador for his charity work in the East African country, Uganda. This was the first time the honor has been bestowed upon a rapper.
He is a fluent speaker of his native Arabic, French as well as in English.

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Top French Montana Questions

What ethnicity is French Montanna?

French Montana is a Moroccan-American.

Who are French Montana’s influences?

Tupac and Snoop Dogg.

Has French Montana ever won a Grammy?

French Montana hasn’t won a Grammy yet but he’s been nominated three times.

Does French Montana have any kids?

He has one son with his ex-wife Deen Kharbouch.

Is French Montana still with Bad Boy?

Yes he’s still affiliated with the label.

What kind of exotic pets has French Montana owned?

At one time, he owned several Bengal tigers.

French Montana

Real name: Karim Kharbouch

Aliases: French, Montana

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