French Montana might’ve told us he was a “Shot Caller” back in 2011 — but in 2025, he’s clearly scoring shots both on and off the charts. The Moroccan-American rapper is trending again, not for music or controversy, but for love — and this time, it’s royal.
French Montana was recently spotted in Paris with none other than Sheikha Mahra, the Princess of Dubai. Also known as Xtianna on Instagram, Mahra and French appeared very close, strolling hand-in-hand and serving full “new couple glow” energy just ahead of Paris Fashion Week’s Haute Couture week.
Photos circulating online — and confirmed by The Source and Hindustan Times — show the two posing romantically. Sheikha Mahra even posted a “Paris” highlight on her Instagram, featuring elegant Eiffel Tower shots, candle-lit dinners, and one particular image that’s raising eyebrows: two hands holding a love lock, sealed with a red heart emoji.
One hand wears a red fur sleeve — and fans are convinced it belongs to French. But the lock’s inscription is conveniently hidden by the heart. This subtle move hints at something serious, yet private — the modern soft-launch approach. Gen Z knows the vibe: post just enough to let people speculate, but not enough to confirm anything officially.
French Montana Stays Quiet but Radiates Joy
French’s fans aren’t surprised by his coyness. Just days before this Paris appearance, the rapper sat down with Rah Ali for an interview on Sited. When asked about the source of his new glow and high energy, Ali suggested it might be “a special woman.”
Montana smiled but refused to spill.
“I’ll skip that one,” he replied. “I just want to keep my private life my private life. Every time it hits the media, it goes down to sh*t after that.”
Understandable, especially when your rumored girlfriend is literal royalty. Sheikha Mahra is the daughter of UAE Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and recently made headlines for her divorce from Sheikh Mana Al Maktoum in July 2024. Reports say the split followed cheating allegations, and came just months after the birth of their daughter.
So yes, French has every reason to be cautious.
Royalty Meets Rap Royalty
Fans of both public figures are calling this pairing “unexpected but iconic.” Mahra, often seen supporting women’s empowerment and luxury fashion causes in the UAE, has always kept her love life low-key — until now.
French Montana, meanwhile, has had a well-documented dating history with celebrities like Khloé Kardashian and Sanaa Lathan. But dating a princess? That’s a whole new level.
Social media sleuths are having a field day. Some are praising Montana’s “glow up” and lifestyle evolution, especially since he’s been vocal about his sobriety journey and overall mental health. Others are speculating that the two may have been linked privately for months before stepping out in Paris.
What’s Next for French & Mahra?
While neither French nor Mahra have confirmed their relationship outright, their public appearances — and Instagram breadcrumbs — speak volumes. If the love lock is real (and fans are betting it is), this couple could be writing a very different kind of fairy tale.
But one thing is clear: French Montana has entered a new era — not just musically or personally, but romantically. Whether or not we’ll get official confirmation remains to be seen, but for now, the Bronx rapper and Dubai princess have everyone watching… and speculating.
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