Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and Dubai's Princess Sheikha Mahra were recently spotted walking hand-in-hand at Paris Fashion Week, sparking relationship rumours. Fuelling the buzz, Sheikha Mahra reportedly shared an Instagram photo of two hands locking a padlock, apparently at the Pont des Arts, Paris's Love Lock Bridge, along with a heart emoji, hinting at a possible romance.
Who is Sheikha Mahra?
Sheikha Mahra's full name is Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. However, in April 2025, she changed her name to Xtianna.
Born on February 26, 1994, she is a prominent member of the Dubai ruling family. She is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, and Zoe Grigorakos, who has Greek roots.
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According to media reports, Sheikha earned a degree in International Relations from a university in London in 2023. She also completed a program at the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Administration.
Sheikha is also a businesswoman. She has launched her own perfume brand, Mahra M1, featuring a fragrance called "Divorce".
Marriage and divorce
Sheikha married Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum in April 2023, with a ceremony held in May. They had a daughter in May 2024. However, in July 2024, she reportedly announced their divorce on Instagram, stating the reasons were infidelity. She had also thanked her father for his support.
Relationship with rapper French Montana
After her divorce, Sheikha was seen with rapper French Montana in Paris during Paris Fashion Week, leading to rumours of a relationship. They had also been seen together in Dubai earlier this year.
Everything about rapper French Montana
French Montana, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, is a Moroccan-American rapper born in Casablanca, Morocco on November 9, 1984. He immigrated with his family to New York City at the age of 13 and began his career as a battle rapper in the early 2000s under the name Young French.
According to media reports, he gained recognition for hosting the Cocaine City DVD series before signing with Bad Boy Records and Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group in 2012. His first album, Excuse My French, was released in 2013. Unforgettable, featuring Swae Lee, released in 2017, became his most commercially successful song.
Some of his other known tracks include Pop That and No Stylist.
