Moroccan-Born Rapper French Montana’s Rise to Hip-Hop Stardom and Wealth
23 August 2023
The American rapper of Moroccan origin French Montana has worked hard to get out of the shadows. Today, his fortune is the stuff of dreams.
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Moroccan Rap Star Morad Spotted in $250,000 Lamborghini Urus SUV
22 August 2023
Moroccan rapper Morad was recently spotted on the streets of Morocco driving a Lamborghini Urus, an SUV worth tens of thousands of euros.
Rapper French Montana Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over Unpaid Sample
19 August 2023
American rapper of Moroccan origin French Montana is being sued for copyright infringement for allegedly sampling a song without paying.
Moroccan Rap’s Rise: From Local Pioneers to International Collaborations
14 August 2023
In an interview with TV5 Monde, Anissa Rami, a journalist specializing in rap, discusses the origins of Moroccan rap and its evolution over time.
Controversial Rapper Médine’s Invitations Spark Political Backlash in France
13 August 2023
The Rassemblement national and the "macronists" take a dim view of the invitation addressed by France Insoumise and Europe Écologie les Verts to rapper Médine, known for his (…)
Hip-Hop at 50: Benny B Reflects on Genre’s Global Impact and Evolution
12 August 2023
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop celebrated on August 11 in the United States, rapper Benny B, a pioneer of this musical genre born in 1973 in the Bronx of (…)
Rapper French Montana Joins Gamma, Turns Down $20 Million Offer
12 August 2023
The American rapper of Moroccan origin French Montana has signed a contract with Gamma, after refusing a nice offer. Previously, he had worked with majors - notably Epic and (…)
Moroccan-Spanish Rapper Morad Faces Legal Troubles Amid Rising Fame
7 August 2023
Since the release of his first single, "MDLR" in 2019, which was a great success, Morad has won the hearts of his fans in Spain and around the world. The Moroccan-origin rapper (…)
Casablanca Authorities Deny Permit for French Rapper Ninho’s Concert
18 June 2023
The concert of French rapper "Ninho", scheduled for June 24 at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca, will not be able to take place due to a rejection of the request for (…)
Immigrant to Icon: French Montana’s Journey from Undocumented Teen to Hip-Hop Superstar
18 June 2023
French Montana, Karim Kharbouch by his real name, was born and raised in Morocco until the late 1980s, before moving to the United States, in the south of the Bronx, with his (…)