# French Montana Helps NYC Cab Driver

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Podcast: [Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hip-hop-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7635865)
Published: 2026-06-19T14:30:10+00:00
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## Resource

A NYC cab driver, Noureddine Bitat, lost his taxi in the chaos of the Knicks’ championship celebration — a traumatic event that shook him deeply. An immigrant from Algeria with three kids, he was just grateful to be alive. But when French Montana, whose own father was a taxi driver, heard his story, he didn’t just respond — he showed up with a $75,000 GoFundMe check and promised to cover Bitat’s living expenses for six months. The outpouring of support went viral, turning a personal tragedy into a powerful moment of community compassion — proving that even in the madness of victory, kindness can rebuild lives. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2be42bc327f8bc4e

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