Rick Ross vs. French Montana Verzuz Battle: French Montana Takes the W 10-9 in a Night of Club Bangers

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, hip-hop’s two biggest party starters went head-to-head in the latest Verzuz battle at Apple Music Studios in Los Angeles. Rick Ross, the Miami Maybach Music Group boss known for his luxurious street anthems, faced off against Bronx’s French Montana, the Coke Boys leader famous for global club hits. Billed as a celebration of bottle-service bangers rather than a cutthroat diss session, the event delivered 19 straight rounds of high-energy tracks that had fans voting live on Complex, Instagram, and YouTube.The battle streamed live starting at 6:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. ET and quickly became one of the most talked-about Verzuz events of 2026. Both artists brought their catalogs of hits, remixes, and collaborations — including several they made together. Special guest Max B even made an appearance to perform tracks like “Minks in Miami” and “Smoking Part 2” alongside them.The Final Score: French Montana 10, Rick Ross 9After all the votes were tallied, French Montana walked away with the narrow victory, 10 rounds to Rick Ross’s 9. Community live voting on Complex showed strong support for French at 71% overall. Many fans called the matchup closer than expected, praising French’s deep bag of club and mixtape records that proved he’s more than just a feature artist.French’s big moments included:

• “Shot Caller”
• “Ain’t Worried About Nothin’”
• “Lockjaw”
• “Unforgettable” (which many said sealed the win in the later rounds)

Ross delivered heavy hitters like:

• “Hustlin’”
• “B.M.F.”
• “Aston Martin Music”
• “Devil in a New Dress”

But French’s momentum and consistent crowd response carried him to the finish line.Here’s a quick look at the official setlist (per Complex):

Round	French Montana	Rick Ross
1	Shot Caller	I’m Not a Star
2	Work (Remix)	Devil Is a Lie
3	Ever Since You Left Me	I’m a Boss (Meek Mill ft. Ross)
4	All the Way Up	Aston Martin Music
5	Loyal (Remix)	Diced Pineapples
6	Mo Chicken	Angels (Remix) / FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt
7	No Stylist	Hustlin’
8	Ain’t Worried About Nothin’	Rich Forever / Magnificent
9	I’m a Coke Boy	I’m Not a Star
10	Lockjaw	Tears of Joy
11	Hot N***a (Remix)	MC Hammer
12	Don’t Panic	Here I Am
13	Freaks	9 Piece
14	Sanctuary / Mopstick	All I Do Is Win / B.M.F.
15	Unforgettable	Devil in a New Dress
16	Choppa Choppa Down / Pop That	Pop That
17	Stay Schemin’	Stay Schemin’
18	Minks in Miami	Minks in Miami
19	Smoking Part 2	Smoking Part 2

]Standout Moments

• The Drake Shade: Ross, still feuding with Drake, asked the DJ to skip Drake’s verses on “Aston Martin Music.” He told the crowd, “No Drake vocals,” turning a collab into a solo Ross moment.
• Max B Surprise: The Harlem legend joined for multiple rounds, giving the night extra nostalgia.
• French’s Energy: Montana danced through several rounds and leaned into his global hitmaker persona, which resonated with the live audience.
• Ross’s Aura: Many fans and commentators still felt Ross had the stronger stage presence and “boss” energy, with some scorecards giving him the edge in a majority of rounds.

Fan reactions were split online. While some said “Ross bodied it 13-2,” the official Verzuz/Complex tally and majority fan vote crowned French the winner. Others called it one of the most fun, celebratory Verzuz battles in recent memory — less about who “won” and more about the shared catalog of hits that defined club culture for over a decade.In the end, French Montana proved his catalog runs deeper than many gave him credit for. Rick Ross still showed why he’s one of the most respected voices in hip-hop. Both left the stage smiling — true to the Verzuz spirit of celebration over competition.Who did you have winning? Drop your score in the comments. And if you missed it, full replays and highlights are still circulating on YouTube and Complex.