About
French Montana, born Karim Kharbouch, is a Moroccan-American rapper who emigrated from Morocco to the United States as a teenager. He is known for his mixtapes and hit singles including "Unforgettable" and "Pop That," and founded the record label Coke Boys Records.
Career Timeline
Cocaine City DVDs Build Buzz
His Cocaine City DVD series and mixtapes built underground reputation in New York. Collaborations with established artists positioned him for major label interest.
Signs with Bad Boy/MMG
Signed joint deal with Diddy's Bad Boy and Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group. This major label backing provided resources and industry connections for breakthrough.
Pop That and Excuse My French
Pop That became a hit single and debut album Excuse My French charted. Established himself as a club and radio-friendly artist with commercial appeal.
Unforgettable Achieves Success
Unforgettable featuring Swae Lee became his biggest hit, reaching #3 on Billboard Hot 100 and going diamond. This gave him his first massive crossover success.
Jungle Rules Album Charts
Jungle Rules debuted at #3 on Billboard 200, his most successful album. Multiple singles received radio play, cementing him as a hitmaker.
Chart Performance Declines
Later albums underperformed and new music failed to generate significant interest. He became seen as a features artist rather than solo draw.
Reduced Relevance and Output
Continues releasing music but with minimal chart impact or cultural presence. Maintains wealth through past hits' royalties and occasional features.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026