French Montana’s driver had his $300,000 Richard Mille Watch and a $40,000 chain snatched from him at gunpoint outside the Dream Hotel in Manhattan Sunday morning — days after a Brooklyn man was shot and killed outside the swanky hotel, police sources said.
The 18-year-old driver was standing by his vehicle outside the Chelsea hotspot at around 4:50 a.m. when two men began punching him and attempting to yank off his $40,000 gold Cuban link chain, sources said.
When the driver refused to take off the pricey necklace, one the assailants flashed a gun and fired a single shot into the ground, the sources said.
Cops said the victim handed over the chain, as well as his $300,000 Richard Mille watch, and the two men — who were both wearing black masks — ran away.
Richard Mille brand watches are a favorite among celebrities like tennis ace Rafael Nadal, Brazilian soccer star Neymar, martial arts wonder Jackie Chan and actress Natalie Portman.
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In his latest single “FWMGAB,” which dropped Friday, French Montana raps that his “little chain costs more than your big chain.”
The 36 year-old rapper — real name Karim Kharbouch — is staying at the hotel at 355 West 16th Street, sources said.
Early Thursday, 25-year-old Byron Morales was fatally shot in the torso outside the trendy hotel — possibly after leaving dinner at nearby Tao Downtown Restaurant.
Hours later, rapper Busta Rhymes was spotted in the area known for its nightclubs.