French Montana is embarking on an unforgettable journey in his romantic life. The charismatic rapper behind the hit "Unforgettable," whose given name is Karim Kharbouch, has got engaged to Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, according to his representative who confirmed the news to TMZ on August 27th.
The 40-year-old artist popped the question to his 31-year-old sweetheart during Paris Fashion Week in June, immediately after making his runway debut at the 3.Paradis Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2026 show, his representative revealed to the outlet.
The couple first sparked rumors of their romance in October 2024 when Sheikha Mahra, the daughter of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, posted several snapshots of her giving the "Stay Schemin" rapper a guided tour of the United Arab Emirates city. However, they only went public with their love story this summer, holding hands at various Paris Fashion Week events.
Prior to her engagement to French, Sheikha Mahra was married to Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum. She announced their separation in July 2024 through a fiery Instagram post. Addressing her estranged husband, the royal, who shares a 15-month-old daughter (whose name has been kept out of the public eye) with Sheikh Mana, wrote, "Dear Husband, as you are preoccupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, I Divorce You." She concluded, "Take care. Your ex-wife." This statement bore a striking resemblance to the Islamic practice of "triple talaq," which allows Muslim men to divorce their wives by uttering the words three times, as per BBC reports. Although Sheikha Mahra couldn't legally divorce her husband through this method—since only men are permitted to carry it out under Islamic law—she hinted at the end of their marriage the next month by posting an Instagram selfie with her daughter, captioning it, "Just the two of us."
As for French, who has previously been romantically linked to Khloe Kardashian, Iggy Azalea, and Rubi Rose, the rapper has yet to publicly address his engagement. However, in a 2016 interview with Elle, he shared his thoughts on dating someone going through a divorce. "It's deeply emotional, it's a sensitive time for them," he said. "It's serious stuff. But sometimes you have to make sacrifices for what you truly desire."
