Debate album sales all day, French Montana brought New York hip hop back. He delivered anthems on top of each other, both solo and star-studded. French Montana helped bring the spotlight back to New York City and the city has won in the two years since then.
Though French Montana is credited for his work in New York City, he is actually the first major rap star from Morocco. Moving to the United States in his preteen years, French adapted well to the American culture. French Montana became an avid sports fan, taking a special liking to basketball.
Jalen Rose talked to French Montana during his podcast. In the interview, French Montana spoke on growing up in Morocco and later bringing New York’s hip hop scene back. French Montana also talked about Dwight Howard talking to Houston and he encouraged him to stay in Los Angeles with the Lakers.
