In a genre where rivalries often spill beyond the booth, French Montana is choosing restraint. The Bronx-bred rapper recently dropped “Big Bag” with Lil Durk, a swaggering track that, while celebratory in tone, has drawn attention for what it avoids as much as what it says. In the opening bars, Montana makes his position crystal clear:
“Money get low, bh freaking off / Nas been coming to me for sauce / Made hundred mil’, don’t even floss / Don’t ask me about Drake or Ross.”
The lines serve as both a flex and a disclaimer. Though he’s close to both Drake and Rick Ross—two artists whose relationship has grown increasingly tense—Montana is intent on keeping his hands clean. That tension reached a flashpoint last year when Ross accused Drake of sending a cease-and-desist over a rumored collaboration with Montana. Since then, speculation has simmered.
French Montana Chooses Peace Over Sides
In a recent interview, when pressed about the feud, Montana simply stood up and left—his silence speaking volumes. His refusal to feed the drama suggests a strategy rooted not in indifference but in self-preservation. For Montana, the industry may be competitive, but relationships remain currency.
That diplomacy was on full display during a recent Kick livestream with Drake. The two rappers laughed their way through a $12 million gambling win, a moment that doubled as both entertainment and a subtle message of unity. Drake later amplified Montana’s new documentary about his mother, further cementing their public rapport.
At the same time, Montana hasn’t distanced himself from Ross. He’s slated to appear at the Maybach Music boss’s upcoming car show—a sign that their friendship is intact despite the rift with Drake. In walking this tightrope, Montana is doing something rare in hip-hop: refusing to pick a side.
Whether this fragile balance holds remains to be seen. But for now, French Montana is staying focused—on the music, the money, and staying above the noise.
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