French Montana has found his fairytale ending with Sheikha Mahra. TMZ reported on Wednesday, August 27, that the 40-year-old rapper is officially engaged to the 31-year-old Dubai princess. Their romance turned serious in June at Paris Fashion Week, where they formalized their relationship.
(Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for adidas)While wedding details are still being finalized, sources told TMZ that both families are overjoyed about the upcoming union.
Speculation first sparked when the couple was spotted hand-in-hand in Paris, attending high-profile fashion shows and private soirées, according to Vibe. Mahra fueled the buzz further on Instagram, sharing glimpses of their romantic moments.
The pictures include a photo of two hands clasping a love lock in front of the Eiffel Tower, the ultimate symbol of love.
Their Romance Began in Paris & Dubai
The couple made their public debut during Paris Fashion Week earlier this summer, just months after Mahra finalized her divorce from Emirati businessman Sheikh Mana.
Mahra shares a daughter born in May 2023 with her ex-husband.
Not long after her split, Mahra reportedly gave Montana a private tour of Dubai, sparking their whirlwind romance. According to TMZ, that trip marked the beginning of their blossoming relationship.
A Royal Divorce Goes Public
Mahra, the daughter of UAE Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, dramatically ended her previous marriage. In July 2023, she posted a pointed message on Instagram directed at her ex-husband.
“Dear Husband, as you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce,” she wrote. “I divorce you, I divorce you, and I Divorce You. Take Care. Your ex-wife.”
Her candor grabbed global attention and marked a new chapter in her personal life, paving the way for her romance with Montana.
Montana’s Past Relationships & Celebrity Support
This will not be Montana’s first marriage. He was previously wed to entrepreneur and designer Nadeen Kharbouch from 2007 to 2014, and the exes share a 16-year-old son, Kruz.
Although Montana and Mahra have kept their relationship largely private, their engagement has earned high-profile praise. Retired NBA player Paul Pierce recently weighed in on his podcast The Truth After Dark, commending Montana for finding love overseas.
“Man, I’m telling you. Us Black men, I’m telling y’all: we need to follow in French Montana’s steps. You see, he cracking,” Pierce said. “The States women, they don’t have the same values as these women overseas. They value their men. They priority is they man first. They not shaking ass on Instagram.”
@french Montana not all women real women from the states are like that… In the position you’re in famous celebrity status them the women y’all show interest in the most butt shaking bbl bodies so yes that’s the major interests.. But very stereotype to say the women from the state comes in that matter smh