Karim Kharbouch (born November 9, 1984), better known by his stage name
French Montana, is an American
rapper,
entrepreneur, former
videographer, and hip hop
socialite. Born in
Morocco, his family emigrated to the US when he was 13 years old. He is the founder of Coke Boys Music, and its predecessor Cocaine City Records. In 2012, he signed a joint-venture recording deal with
Bad Boy Records and
Maybach Music Group. Montana has been known for his frequent collaborations with producer
Harry Fraud, and with rapper Max B before his conviction. More recently he is known for his collaborations with
Rick Ross,
Diddy and his MMG and Bad Boy labelmates along with his Coke Boys which include the late
Chinx,
Lil Durk, and his brother Zack.