French Montana, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, is a highly renowned Moroccan-American rapper, singer, and record producer. He is known worldwide for his global hit songs, particularly "Unforgettable." He was born on November 9, 1984, in Casablanca, Morocco. When he was 13, his family moved to the United States and settled in the South Bronx neighborhood of New York City. Initially, he spoke only Moroccan Arabic and French.