French Montana’s engagement to Shika Mara, the billionaire daughter of a Dubai royal, seemed like a hip-hop fairy tale—until it unraveled in a storm of resurfaced videos, explosive accusations, and a rapper’s desperate escape plan. Just days after the announcement, Orlando Brown claimed he and French “made love” multiple times, naming Diddy, Bow Wow, Busta Rhymes, Usher, Drake, and Terence Howard in a web of alleged DL hookups. Shika, who publicly divorced her ex-husband Rasheed on Instagram for cheating with men, is reportedly furious, her family launching a probe into French’s past. As Cat Williams’ warnings about Diddy’s “strings-attached” deals echo, French is allegedly plotting a getaway to dodge the fallout. Is this royal romance doomed before it begins?
The engagement news broke on a sunny September afternoon in 2025, with Shika posting a ring emoji on her private Instagram, confirming whispers that had swirled since late 2024. French, the Moroccan-American rapper known for hits like “Unforgettable,” had been spotted jet-setting with Shika, a 28-year-old heiress whose family’s wealth rivals small nations. Their romance, starting months after Shika’s messy IG divorce from Rasheed Belhasa, promised French stability amid his turbulent career. But the joy was short-lived. Within hours, X lit up with old clips of French and Diddy—shirtless pool hangs, robe-clad birthday dinners, and Diddy gushing over French’s “pretty feet.” “Special birthday for both of us,” Diddy purred in one video, sparking immediate side-eyes.
Orlando Brown, the former That’s So Raven star turned outspoken provocateur, poured gasoline on the fire. In a viral interview, Brown claimed French was one of many rappers he’d been intimate with, listing Diddy, Bow Wow, Busta Rhymes, Usher, Drake, and Terence Howard. “We made love,” Brown said bluntly, tying it to Diddy’s Bad Boy era. The accusations hit like a grenade. Shika, fresh from dumping Rasheed for DL cheating, reportedly saw the videos and froze the engagement, her family hiring investigators to dig into French’s history. Sources close to Shika say she’s “livid,” viewing French as another Rasheed—charming on the surface, treacherous underneath.
The timing couldn’t be worse for French. His career, once booming with collabs like “Pop That” with Rick Ross, has been rocky. Legal troubles, including a 2023 assault charge, and whispers of industry blackballing have kept him low-key. Cat Williams, in his 2024 Club Shay Shay rant, warned of Diddy’s $50 million deals with “strings attached to your virgin hole.” French signed with Bad Boy in 2012, getting a $2 million advance from Interscope—far less than he wanted. Ross, his MMG boss, pitched the co-sign as a win, but Williams implies French paid a price. “You wonder what they did to get there,” Williams said of Diddy’s inner circle.
Resurfaced clips paint a vivid picture. A 2012 birthday video shows Diddy in a robe, French shirtless at a table, Diddy saying, “Special birthday for both of us.” Another from a pool party has Diddy praising French’s feet, French visibly awkward. Music producer Prince Jackson added fuel, claiming Diddy offered him a deal in 2011 but demanded a “freak-off” involvement. When Prince refused, Diddy blackballed him. “He tried to make me suck his wood,” Prince said. French, shopping deals from Jay-Z and Kanye, chose Diddy—did he bend to seal it?
Shika’s reaction is swift. Her 2024 divorce from Rasheed, announced via triple talaq on IG (“I divorce you” three times), came after photos of him with men surfaced. “Dear husband, as you are occupied with other companions,” she wrote, invoking a controversial Islamic practice. Now, with French’s DL past exploding, sources say Shika’s family is “furious,” probing his ties to Diddy and Brown. “She won’t tolerate another closet case,” an insider told TMZ. French, allegedly, is planning an escape—chartering a jet to a non-extradition spot, per leaks.
Public reaction is a mix of shock and schadenfreude. “French thought Dubai money would erase his past,” one X user quipped. “Shika’s about to triple-divorce him on live.” Fans revisit old clips, like Diddy’s robe hug and French’s “special day” line, seeing DL vibes everywhere. Cat Williams’ rant—“Diddy be wanting to party”—resonates, with fans tying French’s Bad Boy deal to “favors.” Brown’s list, though wild, gains traction amid Diddy’s trafficking trial, where Meek Mill’s name surfaced in lawsuits.
Diddy’s team calls it “baseless gossip,” but the timing—post-Cassie Ventura’s abuse video—amplifies suspicion. Shika’s empire, built on luxury real estate, won’t risk scandal. French’s silence speaks volumes; his last post, a ring emoji with Shika, now looks desperate. As the probe deepens, one thing is clear: French’s royal shot is slipping, and Orlando Brown’s exposé might be the nail in the coffin. Will Shika walk, or will French flee? The music world watches, waiting for the next verse in this DL drama.
