New York – Hip-hop meets royalty! Moroccan-American rapper French Montana (age 40) is engaged to Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a princess of Dubai and daughter of the Emirati ruler-anounced today via a press release confirming the Paris Fashion Week proposal.
The Proposal: Runway to Ring
The high-fashion moment unfolded during Paris Fashion Week in June, shortly after French made his debut on the runway for the 3.PARADIS Spring/Summer 2026 show. The rep confirmed the engagement on August 27, sending waves across celeb and royal circles.
A Story of Reinvention & Romance
The couple’s bond traces back to October 2024, when Sheikha Mahra, who publicly announced her split via Instagram earlier that summer, shared photos giving him a tour of Dubai. Their relationship blossomed swiftly—by this summer they were seen holding hands at Paris shows and traveling together, making headlines for their glamorous outings.
The Princess: A New Chapter After a Public Split
Sheikha Mahra (31) is no stranger to headlines. In July 2024, she delivered a dramatic divorce announcement on Instagram directed at her then-husband, Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum. Using the Islamic practice of “triple talaq,” she declared: “I divorce you, I divorce you, I divorce you,” signing off, “Take care. Your ex-wife.”
The marriage, which produced a daughter in May 2024, officially ended soon after that declaration. Shortly thereafter, the princess launched her perfume line, Mahra M1, signaling a bold reinvention of her personal brand.
A Union of Fame and Royalty
The added value of 2025’s other celebrity engagements—like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce—has heightened the spotlight on this union. The rapper marrying into royalty not only garners fascination but also symbolizes a cultural bridge between Western celebrity and Middle Eastern aristocracy.
What’s Next?
No official wedding date has been announced, but both families are reportedly enthusiastic and supportive of the match, working behind the scenes on plans. Meanwhile, both French and the princess have remained relatively low-key on social media, leaving the announcement to official channels for that dramatic reveal.
