Engagement Sparks Global Attention
Rapper French Montana, 41, has announced his engagement to Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, a prominent member of Dubai’s royal family. The couple’s engagement reportedly took place during the Spring/Summer 2026 fashion shows in Paris, where Montana walked the runway for the brand 3.Paradis.
A Montana representative, whose name is Karim Kharbouch in real life, verified the rumor to TMZ on Wednesday, emphasizing the celebrity status of the couple. The engagement comes after extensive public speculation that started late in 2024 when the couple was seen together at Paris Fashion Week, with their hands intertwined and dropping a “love lock” on the Pont des Arts bridge.
Who is the Princess?
Sheikha Mahra, 31, is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and vice president and prime minister of the UAE. Christina was born to Greek socialite Zoe Grigorakos and had adopted the Arabic name Mahra when she moved to the UAE. The princess is well-known for her public life, regularly posting about her philanthropic, fashion, and equestrian endeavors on social media.
Following a graduation in international relations in London, Mahra took on the path of entrepreneurship by starting her fragrance business, Mahra M1. Her first perfume, “Divorce,” launched in 2024, was considered a declaration of personal status after separating from Emirati businessman Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum. Married in April of 2023 and giving birth to a daughter in May 2024, Mahra made her divorce public by July, using the Islamic triple talaq provision in a since-deleted Instagram post.
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From Fashion Week to Romance
The romance of the two, spotted at Paris Fashion Week, has attracted attention for its mix of celebrity life and royal heritage. The engagement represents a union of high-profile arenas: Montana’s entertainment and music life with Mahra’s status as a young royal and businesswoman.
Montana, who has been responsible for such hits as “Unforgettable” and his hip-hop influence, has had a glamorous and public image, often presenting at global fashion events. His collaboration with Mahra introduces a royal element to his public image, which has attracted media attention as well as social media attention around the globe.
The engagement of the couple also reflects the ongoing interest in cross-cultural celebrity and royal marriage, with fans and media organizations offering guesses at wedding details and combining their own high-profile universes.
