Show notes
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Label Advance Trap
00:23 Going Fully Independent
01:17 Welcome French Montana
01:48 New York Energy Surge
03:17 Indie vs Major Lessons
05:03 How Advances Really Work
06:36 100 Zero Strategy
08:51 Never Taking Deals Again
10:37 Recouping Horror Stories
11:27 Realizing The Short End
12:51 Stacking Then Auditing
14:50 Money Discipline Mindset
16:46 Audits And Re Recording
19:27 Where The Money Comes From
22:49 Relationships And Trauma
24:01 Gratitude And The Bag
24:56 Languages And Darija
25:37 International Roots To Stardom
26:53 Learning English Through Rap
28:28 Bronx Hip Hop Immersion
30:29 From Hustling To Rap Breakthrough
33:14 Smack DVD Battle Era
34:23 Losing Millions On FTX
37:40 Slow And Steady Investing
38:20 Flowers Money And Legacy
42:29 Wealth Mindset And Humility
44:12 Giving Back To Africa
46:08 Morocco Homecoming And Farewell
French Montana sits down with Earn Your Leisure for one of his most revealing conversations yet. He shares the untold story of coming to America without speaking English, how avoiding deportation pushed him into rap, and the journey from the Bronx to becoming one of hip-hop’s biggest global stars.
He breaks down the realities of the music business, explaining why he went independent, why he’ll never sign another record deal, how record deals are structured, why many artists aren’t truly independent, and his plan to re-record his biggest hits to regain ownership. He also shares why even successful artists can’t always count on recouping from music sales.
Beyond music, French opens up about building wealth through investing, losing $5 million in the FTX collapse, the lessons he learned from spending time with sheikhs, and why he believes Africa has a massive future. This is a masterclass on ownership, business, legacy, and long-term thinking.
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