French Montana is officially off the market, and his fiancée is royalty.
The rapper, best known for hits like “Unforgettable” and “Pop That,” is engaged to Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. A rep confirmed the news to TMZ on Aug. 27, revealing that the couple got engaged during Paris Fashion Week in June.
Montana, 40, had just walked the runway for the first time in the 3.Paradis Spring/Summer 2026 show, when he proposed to Mahra, 31.
A Royal Love Story in the Making
The couple first sparked rumors back in October 2024, when Sheikha Mahra posted photos giving Montana a tour of Dubai. Still, they kept their relationship low-key until this summer, stepping out publicly at Paris Fashion Week events—hand in hand and camera-ready.
Their engagement marks one of the most high-profile crossovers of hip-hop and Middle Eastern royalty to date.
Mahra’s Past Marriage and Viral Divorce Announcement
Before her romance with Montana, Sheikha Mahra was married to Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum. The pair share a 15-month-old daughter, whose name has not been disclosed.
Mahra announced their split in July 2024 with a blunt Instagram post that went viral. Addressed “Dear Husband,” the royal declared:
“As you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, I Divorce You. Take care. Your ex-wife.”
The statement drew comparisons to the Islamic practice of triple talaq, which allows Muslim men (but not women) to divorce their wives by saying it three times. While Mahra could not legally use the method, she signaled her independence with the announcement. A month later, she posted a selfie with her daughter captioned, “Just the two of us.”
French Montana’s Past Relationships
Montana has been linked in the past to Khloé Kardashian, Iggy Azalea, and Rubi Rose. In a 2016 interview with Elle, he reflected on dating people who were navigating complicated breakups:
“It’s real emotional, it’s a sensitive space for them. But sometimes you have to sacrifice for what you want.”
That perspective now seems prescient, given Mahra’s very public divorce just a year before their engagement.
The Engagement Boom in Celebrity Circles
Montana and Mahra join a long list of celebrities and public figures recently heading to the altar. Just this year:
- Cristiano Ronaldo & Georgina Rodríguez finally made it official after eight years together.
- Venus Williams & Andrea Preti announced their engagement following her Citi DC Open victory.
- Zendaya & Tom Holland hard-launched their engagement at the 2025 Golden Globes.
- Jake Paul & Jutta Leerdam shared balcony proposal photos in March.
- Lo Bosworth & Domenic Natale, Coco Jones & Donovan Mitchell, and Simu Liu & Allison Hsu also confirmed engagements.
What’s Next for the Couple?
While Montana hasn’t commented publicly yet, the engagement signals a major new chapter in his life, both personally and professionally. Sheikha Mahra, known for her philanthropic work and fashion presence, is already a familiar face in Dubai’s public life. Their union is set to attract global attention, blending hip-hop fame with royal prestige.
For now, fans are waiting for the first official photos of the couple post-engagement—and perhaps a hint of wedding plans.
