French Montana is reported to be dating Sheikha Mahra, a princess, who is the daughter of the current ruler of Dubai and his former wife, Zoe Grigorakos, according to Hot New Hip Hop. According to the outlet, French Montana was seen hanging out with Sheikha Mahra in the last few months, although both parties have not yet confirmed the news.
Sheikha Mahra was previously married to Sheikh Mana al Maktoum, an entrepreneur and a member of the a royal family from Dubai. The couple married in April 2023 and welcomed their daughter a year later, in May 2024. According to CNN, just a few months later, in July of the same year, she divorced Maktoum.
More about Sheikha Mahra, as news about French Montana dating the princess emerges
According to Magazine Source, French Montana and Princess Sheikha Mahra were seen strolling hand in hand at the Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday. According to Grazia Magazine, they were first linked together back in 2024, when Sheikha Mahra posted pictures with the rapper while attending The Fashion Factor that took place in Dubai.
According to the Harper's Bazar Arabia, French Montana and Sheikha were also spotted at the famous Greek restaurant in Dubai, Nammos. In one of the pictures, Montana and Princess Sheikha Mahra, who is owner of a perfume brand, were seen posing with a bottle of her famed range. She launched her perfume line just a few weeks after her divorce, according to The Express Tribune.
Skeikha Mahra, who is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Zoe Grigorakos, changed her Instagram name to Xtiana following her divorce. The divorce was initiated by her, which is generally a rare move for women in the UAE. Following her divorce, she thaked her father, who is also the President and Vice President of UAE, for supporting her during the difficult period. She said:
"Dear Father, thank you for your support. Thank you for your love. Thank you for marking an era that justifies that there is justice for everyone. My respect and love, Mahra."
According to BET, French Montana was previously married to Deen Kharbouch, for seven years, from 2007 to 2014, during which they welcomed a son. He was later linked to Khole Kardashian for a short time following his divorce from Kharbouch. Although the couple broke up a few months later, they maintain a close friendship to this day.
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