French is set to tie the knot with Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai ruler and United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The engagement links Dubai royalty to a staple in Hip-Hop, giving their romance an international spotlight. French and Sheikha Mahra were first spotted together in 2024 and have continuously made headlines for their dates. Their outings have included mosque visits, candlelit dinners in Dubai and Morocco, a strolls in Paris and even camel rides. Wedding details are still being finalized. Both families are reportedly thrilled about the union and are working to plan the celebrations. French Montana is a decidedly New York artist, who made his name with hits like “Unforgettable” and “Pop That,” but hasn’t shied away from his Moroccan roots. This royal connection mirrors rap’s global reach.
In July 2024, Sheikha Mahra, 31, made headlines when she publicly announced her divorce from her ex-husband, Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, in an Instagram post. According to CNN, the triple talaq is a “controversial practice” that is “used in some Muslim countries where a man instantly divorces his wife by declaring it three times,” though it is banned in others. It “isn’t customarily invoked by women against their husbands,” per the outlet.