French Montana

Rapper with Billboard chart success

French Montana - Rapper with Billboard chart success
Born

November 9th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in Morocco and raised in the United States, this individual began his music career by releasing a series of mixtapes. The breakthrough came with the release of the single "Pop That," which became a commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following this success, an album titled "Excuse My French" debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200. Collaborations with various artists further solidified a prominent position in the hip-hop industry, contributing to tracks that achieved significant chart success. The artist's unique style blends elements of hip-hop and pop, appealing to a broad audience.

Released the single 'Pop That'

Debuted album 'Excuse My French' at number 10

Collaborated with artists like Drake and Lil Wayne

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