French Montana Net Worth

What is French Montana's net worth?

French Montana is a Moroccan-born American rapper who has a net worth of $50 million. French Montana rose to fame from the South Bronx mixtape circuit in the early 2000s. He initially gained attention through his street DVD series "Cocaine City," and in 2008, he founded Coke Boys Records, launching the careers of artists like Chinx and Lil Durk. In 2012, he signed a joint venture with Bad Boy Records and Maybach Music Group, releasing his debut studio album "Excuse My French" in 2013. The album included the platinum single "Pop That" featuring Rick Ross, Drake, and Lil Wayne.

His biggest commercial success came in 2017 with the release of "Jungle Rules," which featured the diamond-certified global hit "Unforgettable" with Swae Lee, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. French Montana followed up with albums "Montana" (2019), "They Got Amnesia" (2021), and collaborative projects like "Montega" (2022) with producer Harry Fraud. He remains active with mixtape series like "Mac & Cheese 5" and "Coke Boys 6."

French Montana is the most-streamed African-born artist and the first to earn a diamond-certified single from the RIAA. Beyond music, he is known for philanthropic work, particularly in healthcare initiatives in Uganda and Morocco.

Early Life

French Montana was born Karim Kharbouch on November 9, 1984, in Rabat, Morocco. The name French Montana is a combination of his French roots in Morocco and Tony Montana from the movie Scarface.

Growing up, his two biggest passions were playing soccer and rapping. He also loved basketball. He grew up on a family estate on the outskirts of Casablanca. At 13, the family moved to the United States. They settled in the South Bronx. At that time, he only spoke his native languages of Moroccan Darija and French. A teenage Karim had to learn English from other kids and in high school.

At some point, after a few years, his father returned to Casablanca. His mother opted to stay back with their children. His mother was pregnant with his youngest brother at the time. With three children, the family survived on welfare, and soon Kharbouch found himself working to support the family.

Success

French Montana began making waves in 2002 with his self-produced DVD and mixtape series "Cocaine City," which documented street culture and featured interviews with hip-hop up-and-comers. His official mixtape debut arrived in 2007, and by 2009, he had signed with Akon's Konvict Muzik. After two years with no major releases, he exited the deal and instead partnered with Diddy's Bad Boy Records and Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group. His breakout single "Choppa Choppa Down" gained traction in 2010, setting the stage for his debut studio album.

In 2013, Montana released "Excuse My French," which debuted at #1 on the US Rap and R&B/Hip-Hop charts and #4 on the Billboard 200. The platinum single "Pop That" featuring Rick Ross, Drake, and Lil Wayne became a club anthem. His second album, "Jungle Rules" (2017), elevated his profile globally with the smash hit "Unforgettable" featuring Swae Lee, which reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was later certified diamond—making French the first African-born artist to earn an RIAA diamond plaque.

Since then, he's released a steady stream of music. His third album, "Montana" (2019), and fourth, "They Got Amnesia" (2021), showcased a wide range of collaborators including Cardi B, Post Malone, Lil Durk, and Doja Cat. In 2022, he teamed up with longtime producer Harry Fraud for the introspective joint project "Montega." He followed that with two more high-profile mixtapes: "Coke Boys 6" (2023) and "Mac & Cheese 5" (2024), featuring artists like Kanye West, Meek Mill, and Lil Baby.

French Montana cites Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Snoop Dogg, and Wu-Tang Clan as early influences and has expressed admiration for Adele, Amy Winehouse, Florence + the Machine, and Lana Del Rey—several of whom he has sampled in his genre-blending work. His success lies in his ability to move seamlessly between street anthems and pop hits while remaining deeply rooted in his Bronx origins.

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Personal Life

Montana is fluent in his native Arabic and French as well as in English.

Two gunmen fired guns at Montana as he left a recording studio in New York City. A bullet hit him in the head, causing him to be hospitalized for several weeks. One of the gunmen died during the incident when the other assailant fired at him. Montana was not found to have any involvement in the incident.

Montana married Deen Kharbouch in 2007. The couple separated in 2012, and their divorce was finalized in 2014. They have a son who was born in 2010.

In April 2013, French posted an Instagram photo of him holding two tiger cubs with the caption, "Got so high last night bought 2 baby tigers." He named the tigers Ike and Tina and featured them in his music video for "The Gifted." The following year, he admitted that he'd rehomed the tigers after finding them difficult to feed and care for. In late 2014, French Montana became the owner of a pet monkey named Julius Caesar. A video of the animal was uploaded in mid-December, showing French boarding a private jet cradling the then-infant monkey in his arms.

In April of 2014, French Montana was rumored to be dating Khloe Kardashian. In September 2014, it was reported that French and Khloe had broken up. He has also dated rapper/model Trina.

Montana's charitable work started after he visited Uganda to film his "Unforgettable" video in 2017, a song that gained over a billion streams. His efforts in Uganda raised half a million dollars to build the Suubi Hospital, which serves over 300,000 citizens of Uganda. In 2018, French was given the honor of Global Citizen Ambassador for his charity work in Uganda. This was the first time the honor had been bestowed upon a rapper.

In June 2018, Montana became a U.S. citizen.

Real Estate

In 2013, French Montana paid $995 thousand for a 1.4-acre estate in Pequannock, New Jersey, that features a 6,000-square-foot mansion. He listed this property for sale for the first time in 2018 for $1.4 million. He did not find a buyer and appears to still be the owner.

In 2016, French Montana paid Selena Gomez $3.3 million for her 8,000-square-foot Calabasas home:

He reportedly spent a large amount of money on various renovations and expansions of the home, including about $400,000 on a recording studio located in the property's guest house. In February 2020, French listed the home for sale for double what he paid, $6.6 million. He reduced the price to $5.999 million a few months after it was first listed. He finally sold the home in September 2021 for $5 million.

In December 2020, he paid $8.42 million for a home in Hidden Hills, California. The seller in this instance was NBA player Paul George. Paul had originally been seeking $9.5 million for the property. French Montana listed this home in June 2022 for $22.75 million. Here's a video tour of this property:

In October 2024, French paid $22 million for a home in the Miami neighborhood of Golden Beach. The 7,300-square-foot oceanfront mansion was built in 2007.

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