# French Montana (Karim Kharbouch)
**Profile:**
- Born: May 10, 1973 (age 49)
- Birthplace: Burlington, Vermont, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Rapper, singer, songwriter
**Background:**
- Born to Moroccan parents who immigrated to the United States
- Grew up in The Bronx, New York City
- Began his music career as a battle rapper in the late 1990s
**Career:**
- Released his debut mixtape, "Coke Wave," in 2009
- Signed with Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group in 2012
- Released his debut album, "Excuse My French," in 2013
- Subsequent albums include "Mac & Cheese: The Album" (2016), "Jungle Rules" (2017), and "Montana" (2019)
- Collaborated with numerous artists, including Drake, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, and Swae Lee
**Social Media:**
- Instagram: @frenchmontana (15.6 million followers)
- Twitter: @FrencHMonTanA (8 million followers)
**Recent Projects:**
- Released the single "FWMGAB" in 2022
- Appeared in the film "Spring Breakers" (2012) and the television series "Empire" (2016)
- Launched his own clothing line, Coke Boys
**Other Information:**
- Known for his distinctive high-pitched voice
- Has been open about his struggles with addiction
- Is a supporter of various charities and youth programs
**Additional Links:**
- [Official Website](https://frenchmontana.com/)
- [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Montana)
- [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/french-montana-mn0001588905)