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Who Is French Montana? The Global Rap Icon Now Performing in India

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  • 13 April 2026

The Global Formula:

French Montana has long transcended the label of a breakout rapper, evolving into a global fixture whose music, image, and influence sync with the world’s biggest stages. With chart-dominating hits like Unforgettable and a catalogue that is built for international audiences, his presence reads as a continuation of an already global narrative. His arrival in India feels entirely in stride with that trajectory.

Who is French Montana

French Montana (real name Karim Kharbouch) was born on November 9, 1984, in Casablanca, Morocco. His story begins long before fame, shaped by movement, change, and a new beginning. He settled in the South Bronx after immigrating to New York. He learnt English in the streets, finding his footing in one of America's toughest neighbourhoods before eventually conquering global charts.

Rise to Fame

Before the hits, there were the hustle years. Montana started from the ground up, producing street DVD series that featured raw interviews with some of hip-hop's biggest names, building a loyal underground following one release at a time. He wasn't just building a following. He was building a reputation.
That grind eventually caught the right ears. He landed on XXL's prestigious Freshman Class of 2012 and signed to Bad Boy Records alongside The Maybach Music Group.




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French Montana’s Rise to Global Fame

His catalogue speaks for itself. Pop That, featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne, helped push him into the mainstream. Excuse My French debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200. Then came Unforgettable, his biggest record, which reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and earned the song a diamond certification.

French Montana in India at Royal Stag Boombox

French Montana's music was always going to travel. Tracks like Unforgettable are not defined by borders, but by their scale. Indian audiences who have been streaming his music for years will finally get to experience it live at the Royal Stag Boombox Music Festival on April 25th. For a man born in Morocco, raised in the Bronx, and loved worldwide, India just became the next chapter in the story.

Frequently Asked Questions

French Montana earned his stripes through years of relentless mixtape releases and the street hit Shot Caller, which caught the attention of the industry's biggest names and opened the door to a Bad Boy Records deal and his debut album Excuse My French in 2013.

French Montana is set to take the stage in Mumbai on April 25, 2026, headlining Royal Stag Boombox Season 4, one of India's most anticipated live music events of the year. Follow the official Royal Stag Boombox social media for the venue announcement.

His music blends street rap with mainstream appeal rooted in New York hip-hop but shaped by his Moroccan roots and global influences.