French Montana was sued for sexual battery, and there are allegations of drugging, rape, and long-standing practices of inviting women to his recording sessions. Ongoing civil lawsuits were reported by People, The Blast, and Daily Mail Online. Court documents and law articles suggest a history of alleged sexual misconduct and domestic violence allegations.

French Montana was accused of sexual assault and battery by multiple women. The alleged incidents took place on March 28, 2018, at his Hidden Hills, California home and involved claims of drugging and rape, and the rapper has been named as a defendant in civil lawsuits. Ongoing sexual misconduct allegations.

French Montana made a comment on Twitter using the term 'nappy' to describe a black woman's hair, which some Twitter users considered offensive and borderline racist. He later clarified that he doesn't discriminate, citing his African heritage and son's blackness. The incident sparked controversy and criticism from the black press.