It’s wedding bells for Moroccan-American rapper French Montana! However, his bride-to-be is more than a public figure – she’s Dubai royalty! The rapper is now engaged to the Princess of Dubai, Her Highness Sheikha Mahra Al Maktoum.
A spokesperson for the rapper confirmed the engagement to the press on 28th August 2025 (Thursday). According to reports, French Montana proposed to Sheikha Mahra during Paris Fashion Week in June. The couple first sparked dating rumours in October 2024 when the Princess gave the rapper a tour of Dubai. They then went public with the relationship earlier this year, attending several Paris Fashion Week shows together.
So far, there are few details available about the engagement and the couple’s wedding plans. However, sources say that the couple’s families have given their blessings. It’s also worth noting that both the rapper and the royalty were previously married and each had children from their previous marriages. French Montana, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, married his ex-wife in 2007 and divorced in 2014. They had one son, who was born in 2010.
Meanwhile, Sheikha Mahra previously made headlines with her unconventional divorce from her ex-husband, Sheikh Mana. In July 2024, the Dubai Princess announced the separation in a public Instagram post where she declared triple talaq. The post also alleges that Sheikh Mana has been cheating. At the time of the split, the couple had been married for just over a year. Before the divorce, the couple welcomed a daughter, who was born in May 2024.
Netizens have reacted to the news, mostly expressing their surprise over the unexpected pairing. Nevertheless, many fans support the marriage and are looking forward to seeing the wedding ceremony, noting that it would be a lavish event. For those wondering, French Montana’s net worth is estimated at around US$25-35 million (approximately RM105-147 million), while Sheikha Mahra’s net worth is around US$18 billion (RM75 billion).
Congratulations to French Montana and Sheikha Mahra on their engagement, and may their marriage last a lifetime. Are you looking forward to their wedding ceremony?
