French Montana Visits India to Escape Legal Troubles and Embrace Culture.
French Montana, the Moroccan-American rapper, recently embarked on his first visit to India, and he is in awe of the country's culture and the love he received from Indian fans. Speaking about his trip, French shared how his connection to India dates back to his childhood when he became enchanted by Bollywood movies.
“My visit to India has been great. I love the culture here. When I was a Moroccan kid, I fell in love with Indian culture from what I saw in the Bollywood movies back in the day. It feels great to be here and see the people. It's overwhelming to see that I have so much love out here,” French Montana said in a recent interview.
The Passionate Love of Indian Fans
When asked what sets Indian fans apart from others, French Montana couldn’t help but highlight their intense and heartfelt love for the artists they support. He explained, “They just love so wholeheartedly. They are more intense with what and whom they love, and they're not scared to show their love. They also have a lot of fun and they are happy for you. They love their artistes, and I’ve seen it first hand; it was great.”
During his visit, French Montana also dropped his latest song, Rolla Rolla, marking a significant milestone as it was his first-ever collaboration with Mohamed Ramadan, the Egyptian actor and rapper, alongside Jasmine Sandlas. This track blends Indian and Middle Eastern musical styles, and French expressed his excitement about the global impact of music. “I loved it because it shows that music is the only language that everybody speaks worldwide. You could grab somebody from Egypt, Morocco, or India, and they all come together to make a song. I love that we all come from different cultures, but music brings us together as one culture,” French added.
A Special Performance for Indian Fans
French Montana’s visit to India also included a standout moment when he performed live at the Women’s Premier League's closing ceremony. The performance was particularly special for French, who described the experience as “very special.” He added, “Performing in front of that many people for the first time, I loved it. I want to tell my Indian fans I love you all. This is the first of many performances, and we will be coming back to give back for all the love that we have got.”
French Montana Faces Legal Battle in the U.S.
While his time in India was full of excitement, French Montana is currently facing legal troubles in the United States. He recently made headlines by challenging a $402,000 default judgment that was entered against him over a dog attack lawsuit. The lawsuit stems from an incident in November 2019, when Jason Leyva, a landscaper, claimed he was attacked by French’s dog while working at the rapper’s Los Angeles home. Jason filed a lawsuit seeking damages, initially requesting $2.3 million. The court, however, awarded Jason $400,225 in damages, along with an additional $2,419 in costs.
French Montana’s legal team argued that the default judgment should be vacated, citing “excusable neglect.” According to his lawyer, French was unaware of the lawsuit at the time because he had relocated to Las Vegas in September 2019. The rapper’s legal team also claimed that French had believed the matter had already been resolved through a previous settlement agreement in August 2020, which was intended to cover all claims related to the dog bite.
However, Jason’s legal team has disputed the validity of the settlement, suggesting it was a ruse. In response, French’s lawyer began an investigation and requested that the court vacate the default judgment. French has since hired a lawyer and taken the necessary legal steps to resolve the matter, expressing his desire to argue his case in court.
Controversial Collaboration with Lara Trump
In addition to his legal troubles, French Montana recently made headlines for releasing a controversial collaboration with Lara Trump, Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law. The song, No Days Off, generated confusion among many fans, given the political differences between the rapper and the Trump family. The unexpected pairing has raised eyebrows, especially considering French’s usually politically neutral stance in the public eye.
