Photo: MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
French Montana
The Bronx rapper was born Karim Kharbouch in Casablanca.
- From: Morocco / United States
- Known as: musician
- Their tie: moroccan roots
- When: 1984–1990s
The story
French Montana was born in Casablanca in 1984 and grew up on the family estate outside the city until he was 13. When he reached New York he spoke only Darija and French, and learned English in the streets and schools of the Bronx.
Where in Morocco
- Casablanca: born here and lived here until 13
Sources, checked 2026-11-15
Next
Nora FatehiBollywood's dancing star is Moroccan on both sides of her family.Mourad LahlouHomesick in San Francisco, he taught himself the food of his Marrakech childhood.Jamel DebbouzeThe French comic with roots in Taza brought a comedy festival to Marrakech.Alber ElbazThe designer who reinvented Lanvin was born in Casablanca.Everyone, on one wallFrom every continent
Say yes to the trip
Tell us your email and we'll write when the Wakha app is ready: offline, every city, every answer.