French Montana chronicles mom’s sacrifice after emigrating from Morocco in doc film ‘For Khadija’

LOS ANGELES — If French Montana’s father never abandoned him as a teenager, the rapper believes he would not have grown into a popular figure who has earned three Grammy nominations. The “Pop That’’ rapper is telling that story in the documentary film “For Khadija,” a project named after his mother that recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. But I feel like when he left, French Montana took over.” Montana’s music career includes several hits, including “Unforgettable” featuring Swae Lee. It was no support except for the man upstairs.” Director Mandon Lovett said he first became intrigued about Montana’s story after reading a 2012 article about him traveling to Morocco and seeing his father for the first time since the elder man left New York. “From Morocco to New York, this story spans the globe,” said Lovett, who mentioned that Montana’s father has photos of all his sons through his apartment.