Moroccan-American rapper French Montana is now engaged to Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai’s ruler, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. His representatives confirmed the news, making it one of the most talked-about celebrity engagements of the year.
The news first broke through TMZ, which revealed that the engagement happened during Paris Fashion Week in June 2025. French Montana had just made his runway debut, and the proposal followed soon after.
From Divorce to a Royal Engagement
Sheikha Mahra became a global headline in July 2024 when she shocked the world by announcing her divorce on Instagram. She wrote an open note to her husband, Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, ending with the words: “I divorce you, I divorce you, I divorce you.” The bold statement went viral and sparked endless conversations online. She shares a daughter with her former husband.
Following the divorce, Sheikha Mahra turned attention toward her business ventures. She launched a luxury perfume line called Divorce, which became a hot topic for its name and branding.
French Montana, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, first appeared linked with Sheikha Mahra in October 2024. Photos at the time showed her giving him a tour of Dubai. Their romance became public in the summer of 2025, when the couple was seen attending Paris Fashion Week events hand in hand.
Entertainment outlets reported that the wedding date is not finalized yet. Both families, however, are said to be happy with the match and excited about the next steps.
This engagement represents more than a celebrity romance. It brings together French Montana’s music and Hollywood influence with Sheikha Mahra’s royal status and entrepreneurial spirit. The combination has already captured global media attention, and many fans are eager to see how their story unfolds.
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For French Montana, this moment deepens his connection to Dubai and its royal circles. For Sheikha Mahra, it is another defining chapter in a life already full of bold moves and headlines. Their marriage could easily become one of the most glamorous weddings of the decade.
