In a story captivating both entertainment and royal circles, Moroccan-American rapper French Montana is officially engaged to Dubai’s Princess Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai’s ruler.
The proposal came during Paris Fashion Week in June 2025, shortly after Montana walked the runway for luxury label 3.PARADIS.
The engagement follows months of speculation, with the couple appearing together at high-profile events in Paris, Dubai, and Morocco.
From desert excursions to red-carpet strolls, their public bond has now been formally confirmed with the royal family’s blessing.
Princess Mahra, who ended her marriage to Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed in 2024 with the Instagram declaration, “I divorce you”, has become a symbol of modern Arab royalty balancing tradition with independence. Her fragrance line, Mahra M1, includes a scent called “Divorce,” reflecting her bold reclamation of identity.
For French Montana, born Karim Kharbouch in Morocco and raised in the Bronx, the engagement is a milestone alongside his successful career. Best known for his global hit Unforgettable, Montana has also been recognized for philanthropic efforts across Africa.
The union fuses two worlds of power and influence, Montana’s estimated fortune of $25–50 million with Sheikha Mahra’s personal wealth of up to $1.5 billion, backed by a royal family worth more than $20 billion.
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