French Montana

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/french-montana

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was French Montana born?November 9, 1984
2. Where was French Montana born?Rabat, Morocco
3. What is French Montana known for?First African-born artist to have a diamond-certified song by the RIAA ('Unforgettable')
4. What is the immigration to USA?Age 13, settling in New York City
5. What is the early career alias?Young French
6. When did his family move to New York City?They moved when he was 13 years old.

Immigration: The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
Battle Rap: A competitive form of rapping where participants engage in lyrical duels.
Underground Hip Hop: A subgenre of hip hop music characterized by independent production and distribution, often with more experimental or socially conscious themes.
Diamond Certification: A prestigious RIAA award signifying 10 million or more units sold or streamed for a song or album.