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name	Rick Ross
background	solo_singer
birth name	William Leonard Roberts II
birth date	January 28, 1976
origin	Carol City, Florida, U.S.
genre	Hip hop, Mafioso rap, pop
occupation	Rapper
associated acts	Birdman, DJ Khaled, Diddy, Drake, Jadakiss, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh, T-Pain, Trina, Triple C's, Wale,
years active	2002–present
label	Maybach Music Group, Def Jam Recordings, Ciroc
website	}}

William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), better known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums ''Deeper Than Rap'' and ''Teflon Don'', Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game.

Early life[link]

William Leonard Roberts II was born in Coahoma County, Mississippi. and raised in Carol City, Florida, near Miami. After graduating from Carol City Senior High School, he later attended the historically black college Albany State University on a football scholarship.

Music career[link]

After being signed to Suave House Records, former label for rap duo 8Ball & MJG, he eventually signed a deal with Slip-n-Slide Records, which has been under the Def Jam umbrella since 2006. While signed to Slip-n-Slide, Ross toured with fellow rapper Trick Daddy and made guest performances on other Slip-n-Slide albums.

''Port of Miami'' (2006)[link]

His debut album ''Port of Miami'' was released in August 2006 and debuted at the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, with sales at 187,000 units after its first week. Christian Hoard of ''Rolling Stone'' magazine predicted that it would be "the summer's biggest rap record". The second single was "Push It", which samples "Scarface (Push It to the Limit)", the theme song off the gangster film ''Scarface''. The music video for "Push It" was modeled after the film. During that time, Ross made guest performances on two singles from DJ Khaled's debut ''Listennn... the Album'': "Born-N-Raised" and "Holla at Me". ''Port of Miami'' received Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America on November 8, 2006.

''Trilla'' (2008)[link]

In March 2008, his second album ''Trilla'' was released and, as its predecessor ''Port of Miami'' had, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200. Its lead single "Speedin'" featuring R. Kelly peaked at #121 on the Billboard Hot 100; the next one, "The Boss" featuring T-Pain peaked at #17 on the Hot 100. The third single "Here I Am" featured Nelly and Avery Storm. MTV News ranked Ross on the fourth spot in its 2008 "Hottest MCs In The Game" list among ten rappers. The fourth single "This Is The Life" featured Trey Songz and was released in July.

''Deeper Than Rap'' (2009) [link]

"I look at the game and the business and all different aspects, it's a lot of great lyricists on the corner that will never properly understand the business and know how to market themselves and get in a position where they can gain capital. I look at all the strategies people use and what made them successful. What made Birdman just as relevant today after selling 50 million records? That intrigues me. To see the class of Jay-Z, his accomplishments and see how he sits backs and accurately makes his moves."

A track from the album called "Valley of Death" was what stood out to MTV reporters. In the song, Ross speaks briefly on his controversial stint as a prison guard. "Keep it trilla, nigga, never had a gun and badge," which he stresses, leaving the word that he was indeed an officer of the law. "Kept a nice watch, smoking on a hundred sack/ Back in the day I sold crack for some nice kicks/ Skippin' school, I saw my friend stabbed with an ice pick/ Can't criticize niggas trying to get jobs/ Better get smart, young brother, live yours." Later, he implies that while he was working as a corrections officer, he was on the streets. "Only lived once and I got two kids/ And for me to feed them, I'll get two gigs," he raps. "I'll shovel shit, I'll C.O./ So we can bow our heads and pray over the meatloaf." Although, he still provided no explanation for lying about being a C.O. to begin with, nor did he explain why he failed to pay child support for his children.

The cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL magazine, titled "Rick Ross Up in Smoke", featured Ross wearing a pair of Louis Vuitton sunglasses. After publication, a spokesperson for the luxury-goods maker contacted ''XXL'' to inform them that Ross was sporting fake sunglasses in the cover image. It was later revealed that the rapper was wearing authentic Louis Vuitton sunglasses which were altered by Jacob Bernstein, known as "The Sunglass Pimp". Bernstein defended his customizations despite Louis Vuitton's insistence that such modification and resale of trademarked property is not legal.

''Teflon Don and other works'' (2010) [link]

Rick Ross released his fourth studio album entitled ''Teflon Don'', which was released on July 6, 2010. The lead is "Super High" featuring Ne-Yo. Actress Stacey Dash made an appearance in the music video. A second official single was released titled "Live Fast, Die Young" which features and is produced by Kanye West. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 selling 176,000 copies in its first week.

In November 2010, rapper and frequent collabourator, Diddy, who in 2009 signed Ross to a management deal with his Ciroc Entertainment, announced from his YouTube account, that him and Ross are working on an EP together, which is going to be released in 2011. A single has been released for the project, called "Another One".

''God Forgives, I Don't'' (2011 - present) [link]

Rick Ross had also announced the release of his next album, "God Forgives, I Don't", for December 13, 2011, however it was confirmed on November 17, 2011 it has been pushed back for release in 2012.

Rick Ross premiered two songs from his new album "God Forgives, I Don't", titled "You The Boss" and "I Love My Bitches".

Along with his music projects, Rick Ross was nominated by ''The Source'' as its "Man of the Year".

Rick Ross performed at BET Awards 2011, which aired on June 26, 2011. He also received a nomination for Best Male Hip Hop Artist. In early 2012, Ross was named the Hottest MC In The Game.

Personal life[link]

Correctional officer photos[link]

In July 2008, ''The Smoking Gun'' produced details linking Ross' social security number to an eighteen month stint as a correctional officer at the South Florida Reception Center, along with a photograph purporting to be Ross in his correctional officer uniform. Ross initially denied that the photograph was of him; after overwhelming evidence of his past came into the public's eye, Ross later admitted that he did work as a correctional officer in Florida during the early 1990s. In a 2008 interview with AllHipHop.com, "Freeway" Ricky Ross, claimed offense that Roberts used his name and identity when he learned that ''The Smoking Gun'' posted documents revealing Roberts' previous employment as a Florida correctional officer.

Legal issues [link]

In January 2008, Ross was arrested on gun and marijuana charges. During a deposition of Officer Rey Hernandez, a Miami Beach cop who arrested Ross, Ross's lawyer, Allan Zamren, asked Hernandez why Ross’s case was assigned to the gang task force. The officer stated that it was because Ross claimed affiliation with Carol City Cartel and other known gang members. Zamren then pressed Hernandez for a personal link between Ross and the gang members, but ultimately one could not be established.

In August 2008, YouTube entertainer DJ Vlad filed a lawsuit against Ross for assault and battery. Vlad claimed Ross organized an ambush on him at the 2008 Ozone Awards in Houston, Texas for asking questions about his past as a correctional officer.

On June 18, 2010, Freeway Ricky Ross sued Rick Ross for using his name, filing a copyright infringement lawsuit in a California Federal Court. Jay-Z had been called to testify in the lawsuit, as he was CEO of Def Jam when Ross/Roberts was signed. The reformed drug kingpin was looking for 10 million dollars in the lawsuit. Also, the release of his album, ''Teflon Don'', was threatened to be blocked by Freeway Ricky Ross. A week after the filing of the lawsuit, Rick Ross responded to the charges: "It’s like owning a restaurant, you’re gonna have a few slip and falls. You get lawsuits, you deal with them, and get them out your way…sometimes you lose." He then denied rumors that he would change his name to "Ricky Rozay" as a consequence of the lawsuit. The lawsuit was thrown out of court on July 3, 2010 and his album, ''Teflon Don'', was released on July 20 as scheduled.

On March 26, 2011, Ross was arrested in Shreveport for possession of marijuana. According to the police records, a strong odor of marijuana was detected from his room at the Hilton in Downtown Shreveport.

Religion [link]

Rick Ross is a Christian, and in an interview with Corey "Coco Brother" Condrey on ''Lift Every Voice'', he indicated that "I had told myself at one point no matter what I go through, I never question God." In addition, Ross indicated that he prays every time he goes on stage to perform.

Seizures [link]

On October 14, 2011 Rick Ross suffered two seizures in the same day, once in the morning and once again early evening. Following the morning seizure, he was unconscious and CPR was being performed. He did, however, post a video to his Twitter account later in the day saying that he was OK. Ross boarded another plane later in the day and suffered another seizure. On October 14, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital confirmed that Ross had been admitted to the emergency room. TMZ, who first reported the seizure, updated their story originally posted at 4:45 PST, stating that Ross was in stable condition.

Feud with 50 Cent[link]

In January 2009, Ross started a feud with rapper 50 Cent because he supposedly looked at him the wrong way at the BET Awards. 50 Cent told news sources that he did not remember seeing Ross there. In late January, "Mafia Music", by Ross, leaked onto the Internet. There were several lines that seemed to diss 50 Cent. Days later, 50 Cent released "Officer Ricky (Go Head, Try Me)" in response to Ross's disparaging remarks on his "Mafia Music" song.

Before going to Venezuela, 50 Cent uploaded a video entitled "Warning Shot," wherein he stated: "Rick Ross- I'mma fuck your life up for fun." In addition, 50 Cent released the first of a series of "Officer Ricky" cartoons. Early in February, 50 Cent once again made a video which he uploaded to YouTube in which he interviewed "Tia", the mother of one of Ross's children. She verifies that he was a correctional officer and claims his whole persona is fake and fraudulent. On Thursday, February 5, 2009, Game, who 50 Cent has a long-standing "beef" with, called up Seattle R&B; station KUBE. When asked about the beef between 50 Cent and Ross, Game sided with 50 Cent and said that things are not looking good for Ross. He offered to help, stating, "Rick Ross, holla at your boy, man," and, "50 eating you, boy." On his album ''Deeper Than Rap'', Ross references 50 Cent in the song "In Cold Blood". A video for the song was released that portrayed 50 Cent's mock funeral. Upon release, Ross stated that he has ended 50 Cent's career. That same day Ross released a new diss track called "Push 'Em Over The Edge". The next day 50 Cent released the controversial video "A Psychic Told Me", dissing DJ Khaled. On February 12, 50 Cent responded with "Tia Told Me", along with Lloyd Banks' response "Officer Down" and Tony Yayo's "Somebody Snitched".

In an interview, 50 Cent said Ross is "Albert From ''CB4''. You ever seen the movie? He's Albert," he added. "It never gets worse than this. You get a guy that was a correctional officer come out and base his entire career on writing material from a drug dealer's perspective."

Discography[link]

Solo albums[link]

2006: ''Port of Miami''

2008: ''Trilla''

2009: ''Deeper Than Rap''

2010: ''Teflon Don''

2012: ''God Forgives, I Don't''

Maybach Music Group Albums[link]

2011: ''Self Made Vol. 1'' (with Maybach Music Group)

2012: ''Self Made Vol. 2'' (with Maybach Music Group)

Collaboration albums[link]

2009: ''Custom Cars & Cycles'' (with Triple C's)

TBA: ''Bugatti Boyz'' (with Diddy)

Compilation albums[link]

2007: ''Rise to Power''

References[link]

External links[link]

Rick Ross Official Def Jam Website

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name	Chrisette Michele
background	solo_singer
birth date	December 08, 1982
Birth place	Central Islip, New York
origin	Patchogue, New York, U.S.
instrument	Vocals, piano
genre	R&B;, soul, jazz, hip-hop soul
occupation	Singer-songwriter
years active	2006–present
acts	Nas, Will I.Am, Game
label	Def Jam
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Chrisette Michele Payne (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is an American R&B; and soul singer-songwriter. She is signed to the Island Def Jam Music Group. and won a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2009 for her song "Be OK".

Biography[link]

Michele was born in Central Islip, New York, and grew up in Patchogue. Her father was a deacon and her mother a choir director. Michele led gospel choirs in high school. She attended Five Towns College in Dix Hills, New York, and graduated with a vocal performance degree.

Music career[link]

Beginnings[link]

Michele has been featured on several hip hop albums. She is on The Game's album ''LAX'' on "Let Us Live". On Jay-Z's ''Kingdom Come'' she was featured on the second single "Lost One", while on Nas' ''Hip Hop Is Dead'', she was featured three times: on the album's second single "Can't Forget About You", the Kanye West-produced "Still Dreaming", and the final track "Hope". She also appeared on the bonus track "Slow Down", from Ghostface Killah's ''The Big Doe Rehab''.

''I Am'' (2007)[link]

Michele's debut album, ''I Am'', was released on June 18, 2007. The song "Your Joy" was released on iTunes as a free single of the week. The album spawned four singles: "If I Have My Way", "Best of Me", "Be OK", and "Love Is You". The album's lead single "If I Have My Way" charted at number four on ''Billboard''s Hot Adult R&B; Airplay and number twenty-four on the Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs. "Best of Me" charted on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks at number twenty-one. In December 2007, "Be OK" was released as the third single, charting at number sixty-four on the Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs and number twenty-one on the Hot Adult R&B; Airplay. In 2008, "Love Is You" was released as the album's fourth and final single on the album; it reached number ninety on the Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs and number twenty on the Hot Adult R&B; Airplay.

''Epiphany'' (2009)[link]

In 2008, Michele appeared on the track "Rising Up" from The Roots' album ''Rising Down''. Michele guest starred as herself in The CW's ''Girlfriends'', in the episode entitled "What's Black-a-Lackin'?", which originally aired on February 11, 2008. She also wrote a song for ''Tyler Perry's House of Payne'' entitled "I've Gotta Love Jones". From May to July 2008 Michele embarked on a nationwide co-headlining tour with fellow soul singer Raheem DeVaughn called the Art of Love Tour; Solange Knowles served as the opening act. In September 2008, Michele performed twice at the Evening of Stars: A Tribute to Patti Labelle.

In mid-2008, Michele began recording for her second album, ''Epiphany''. In January 2009, the album's title track was released as the lead single. Released on May 5, 2009, the album debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 selling 83,000 copies in its opening week.

Michele has worked with rapper Rick Ross and Canadian rapper/singer Drake on the fourth single of Ross's album Teflon Don called Aston Martin Music. The song was released on October 5, 2010.

''Let Freedom Reign'' (2010)[link]

Michele released her third studio album, ''Let Freedom Reign'', in 2010. The album includes the singles, "I'm a Star", "Goodbye Game". The album features Michele performing hip-hop, R&B;, as well as the dance-pop influenced "So Cool".The album debuted at number 25 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 42,000 copies in its first week.

Discography[link]

;Studio albums

2007: ''I Am''

2009: ''Epiphany''

2010: ''Let Freedom Reign''

2012: ''TBA''

;Mixtapes

2010: '' Love Thy Brother

Tours[link]

The Art of Love Tour (with Raheem DeVaughn) (2008)

The Epiphany Tour (2010)

Awards and nominations[link]

Vibe Music Award

2008, Breakthrough Artist of the Year ''(Nominated)''

Grammy Award

2008, Best Female R&B; Vocal Performance: "If I Have My Way" ''(Nominated)''

2009, Best Urban/Alternative Performance: "Be OK" (Won)

BET Award

2010, Centric Award: ''(Nominated)''

2008, Best New Artist: ''(Nominated)''

BET J/Centric

2008, Virtual Awards: Soul Approved: (Won)

2008, Female Artist of the Year: ''(Nominated)''

NAACP Image Awards

2008, Outstanding New Artist: ''(Nominated)''

Soul Train Awards

2009, Best R&B;/Soul Female Artist: ''(Nominated)''

Urban Music Awards

2009, Best Female Act: ''(Nominated)''

References[link]

External links[link]

Official website

Chrisette Michele on Def Jam Recordings

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Name	French Montana
Background	solo_singer
Birth name	Karim Kharbouch
Birth place	November 09, 1984Rabat, Morocco
Alias	Frenchie, Mac With Da Cheese
Origin	South Bronx, The Bronx, New York, USA
Genre	East Coast hip hop, mafioso rap, gangsta rap
Occupation	Rapper
Years active	2002 - present
Label	Bad Boy Records/Maybach Music Group/Interscope Records/Cocaine City Records/Ciroc
Associated acts	Coke Boys, Max B, Diddy, Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, The LOX , G-Unit, G4SHI, 1017 Brick Squad, Three 6 Mafia, Drake, Fat Joe, Uncle Murda, Gain Greene, DJ Drama, Evil Empire, Big Mike, Travis Porter, T.I., Prodigy }}

French Montana (born November 9, 1984) is an American rapper and singer of Moroccan and Somali descent. He is the founder and CEO of Cocaine City Records, and in 2012, signed a joint recording deal with Diddy's Bad Boy Records and Rick Rosss' Maybach Music Group. He is known for his frequent collaborations with Max B, and more recently with Chinx Drugz and the rest of his group, the Coke Boys.

Biography[link]

French Montana was born Karim Kharbouch in 1984 in Rabat, Morocco, where he lived for the first 13 years of his life. Growing up in Rabat, he was consumed by playing soccer and rapping, describing them as his two favorite childhood hobbies. In 1996, French emigrated with his parents and two younger brothers to the Bronx in New York City. His father left the family when French was 17, and so he began to provide for his mother and younger brothers.

His stage name is a conflation of French (from the French protectorate of Morocco) and Montana (from the fictitious Tony Montana in the 1983 movie Scarface).

Between 2003 and 2004, French was shot in the head as he was exiting a recording studio in New York. He was rushed to the hospital after the incident and survived. Describing the shooting as a possible assassination attempt, the artist was subsequently involved in a murder trial in which he was eventually found not guilty. Rumors began to swirl that he had received settlement money from the case, which he then used to start his rap career. However, French later dismissed these claims as false in an interview.

Music career[link]

Cocaine City[link]

In 2002, along with his friend Camz he created a series of street-flavoured DVD documentaries called 'Cocaine City' after drawing inspiration from the 'Smack' DVD series. Under the name Young French he used the DVDs as a means of showcasing his talent as an underground artist. To gain a broader fan base, French incorporated interviews with major artists, as well as some up and comers. The first edition in the series included Pee Wee Kirkland and Remy Ma alongside French himself among others. What started out as simply a medium for developing an audience quickly grew into one of the top-selling "street DVDs". The series ran for 8 years between 2002 and 2010, with a total of 14 editions being released.

2009-2010[link]

In 2009, French signed a deal with Akon's Konvict Muzik record label, but later left the label in 2011 due to album delays. Montana was subsequently reportedly close to signing a deal with Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group (MMG). There were also reports that he would join Kanye West's GOOD Music label.

Bad Boy Records & Maybach Music Group[link]

In December 2011, Montana signed a joint record deal with Rick Rosss' Maybach Music Group and P. Diddy's Bad Boy Records and Interscope Records. According to French, of the many major labels that were courting him, the Maybach |Music Group would have been his second choice had he not signed with Bad Boy. Montana still maintains strong ties with MMG, and Rick Ross is slated to executive produce his debut album. It was announced that the debut album will be released July 17, 2012 by Rick Ross.

French was featured on XXL's Freshman Class of 2012 alongside Future, Kid Ink, Danny Brown, Macklemore, Don Trip, Hopsin, Iggy Azalea, Roscoe Dash and labelmate Machine Gun Kelly (rapper). However, he later revealed to Sway Calloway on RapFix Live that he almost turned down the cover opportunity, feeling he "deserved it two years ago" and that he had surpassed the current crop of rap rookies.

Influences[link]

According to French, the rappers Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, The Notorious B.I.G. and Wu-Tang Clan were among the hip hop artists that he listened to while growing up. He also considers himself a general music lover.

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

''Excuse My French'' (2012)

Mixtapes[link]

''French Revolution Vol. 1'' (Hosted by Cutmaster C) (2007) ''Live From Africa'' (Hosted by Cocaine City) (2008) ''Coke Wave'' (with Max B; Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid) (2008) ''Coke Wave 2'' (with Max B; Hosted by Evil Empire) (2009) ''The Laundry Man'' (Hosted by Evil Empire & Big Mike) (2009) ''Mac Wit Da Cheese'' (Hosted by Big Mike) (2009) ''The Laundry Man 2'' (Hosted by Evil Empire) (2009) ''Cocaine Konvicts: Gangsta Grillz'' (Hosted by DJ Drama) (2009) ''Mac & Cheese 2'' (Hosted by Evil Empire, Self & Big Mike) (2010) ''Coke Boys'' (with Coke Boys; Hosted by DJ Lust, DJ Drama & DJ Diggz) (2010) ''Mister 16 (Casino Life)'' (Hosted by DJ Holiday) (2011) ''Coke Boys 2'' (with Coke Boys) (Hosted by Evil Empire) (2011) ''Coke Boys Run NY'' (with Chinx Drugz; Hosted by ItsBizkit, Trapemasters Inc & Evil Empire) (2011) ''Lock Out'' (with Waka Flocka Flame; Presented by DJ Drama & DJ Green Lantern) (2011) ''Cocaine Mafia'' (with Juicy J and Project Pat; Hosted by Evil Empire) (2011) ''N.W.C. (Niggas With Coke): Coke Boys 3'' (2012)

''Mac & Cheese 3'' (Hosted by Evil Empire, Self & Big Mike) (TBA)

Other Mixtapes[link]

Cocaine & Caviar (2010)

Cocaine & Caviar 2 (2011)

Guest appearances[link]

TTG (Trained to Go) (Waka Flocka Flame feat. French Montana, YG Hootie, Joe Moses, Suge Gotti & Baby Bomb) off: ''Flockaveli'' (2010)

Big Bank (Pill, Meek Mill, Wale & Rick Ross feat. French Montana) off: ''Self Made Vol. 1'' (2011)

Body Work (Pusha T feat. Juicy J, Meek Mill & French Montana) off: ''Fear of God II: Let Us Pray'' (2011)

Everything That Glitters (DJ Drama feat. Pusha T & French Montana) off: ''Third Power'' (2011)

Off the Boat (Rick Ross feat. French Montana) off: ''Rich Forever'' (2012)

Stay Schemin' (Rick Ross feat. Drake & French Montana) off: ''Rich Forever'' (2012)

Ghetto Boy (Young Buck feat. French Montana & Uncle Murda) off: ''Bond Money'' (2012)

She Did It (Fabolous) (2012)

Hurt Somebody (Akon feat. French Montana) off: ''The Koncrete Mixtape'' (2012)

Top Chef (Akon feat. Gucci Mane & French Montana) off: ''The Koncrete Mixtape'' (2012)

Self Made (Akon feat. French Montana, Juicy J & Project Pat) off: ''The Koncrete Mixtape'' (2012)

Got Damn (remix) (DJ Kay Slay feat. Torch, Gunplay, Busta Rhymes, French Montana & 2 Chainz) (2012)

Mean Muggin (Game feat. 2 Chainz & French Montana) off: ''California Republic (2012)

Paper Tags (Jadakiss feat. Wale, French Montana & Styles P) off: ''Consignment'' (2012)

Back To The Money (Jadakiss feat. Waka Flocka Flame, Slim Dunkin & French Montana) off: ''Cosignment'' (2012)

Singles[link]

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"Choppa Choppa Down"(featuring Waka Flocka Flame)	2011	—	—	—	rowspan="2"	''Excuse My French''
"Shot Caller"(featuring Charlie Rock)	2012	124	39
!scope="row"	2012	-	-

As featured performer[link]

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! scope="row"		58	43	23	''God Forgives, I Don't''
scope="row">"Hurt Somebody"(Akon featuring French Montana)	—	—	—	''The Konkrete Mixtape''

Videography[link]

2008[link]

"Why So Serious"

"Do It Right"

"Smoking"

"We Run new York"

"Why So Serious"

2009[link]

"Im So Special"

"New York Minute"

"Playing In The Wind"

"Henny & My 44"

"Lay Down"

"Stick up Boys"

2010[link]

"Them Girls"

"Go Hard"

"Whatcha Know About It"

"Im On It"

"Heartache & Pain"

2011[link]

"Tryna Breathe"

"Choppa Choppa Down"

"Choppa Choppa Down (Remix)"

"Shot Caller"

"We Mobb"

"Stay Schemin'"

2012[link]

"Weed & Drinks"

"Shot Caller (Remix)"

References[link]

External links[link]

French Montana - Breakthrough Artist 2009/2010

French Montana - Last.fm

XXL magazine - French Montana

CHAMP Magazine

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