Curtis James Jackson III, who is better known as 50 Cent all over the world, is truly a man who needs no introduction. While he’s known for his world-breaking success as a rap artist, he is also known for having bravely survived nine point-black shots during an assassination attempt. That is certainly no small feat, and after his successful escape from his brush with death, 50 Cent went on to top the charts. 50 Cent’s successful music career spanned over two decades, after which he expanded his horizons through artist management and film production, and branched into other businesses such as liquor, footwear, book publishing, and even video games.
A successful life like 50 Cent’s was naturally followed by tons of financial success as well, and like any good rapper worth their salt, he invested heavily into having the best things money could buy, including cars. However, the one thing he has admitted to being the most allured towards is buying cars. In fact, the rapper even stated how he is running out of places to park his cars! However, even for a rapper as huge as 50 Cent, there are some cars his contemporaries and friends in the business have that he could probably be jealous of.
Rappers Dr. Dre and Eminem, too, need no introduction at all, as they have been pillars of the hip-hop genre well through the 2000s. Thus, even those artists have tasted magnanimous success over their careers, and they, too, have car collections to boot. Thus, let’s take a look at some cars that Dr. Dre and Eminem have that could potentially even make 50 Cent jealous.
10 Dr. Dre: Chrysler 300C
This car was featured in a commercial as well, pumping music and bass straight through speakers outfitted by Beats by Dre. An executive sedan that turns heads everywhere it goes, this car is fitting for Dr. Dre's personality.
The Chrysler 300C comes outfitted with a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine, which delivers 363 horsepower alongside 394 lb-ft of torque, in which Dre takes the LA streets by storm whenever he so wishes.
9 Dr. Dre: Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe
Now here's a car that both 50 Cent and Dr. Dre own. The Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe is an absolute stunner of a car, with remarkable road presence and the power to go with it, with a 6.7-liter V12 engine that churns out 453 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque.
While 50 Cent has often been spotted driving around on a breezy day with the top down, in our opinion, it is Dre's Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe that takes the cake over 50 Cent's convertible. Something about a powerful V12 engine humming underneath a closed-off, powerful-looking Rolls that invokes awe, isn't there?
8 Dr. Dre: Hummer H2
How could a hip-hop phenomenon like Dre not have a Hummer H2 that he used to roll around? Sure, gearheads all over the world today know that the Hummer H2 has always been an over-hyped car with nothing of note to truly write home about, but it didn't stop a barrage of A-lister celebrities from bringing one home back in the 2000s.
Nevertheless, 50 Cent himself does not happen to have ever brought home this car, despite it being the car to have in LA back in the 2000s. This surely comes as a surprise, but we're not complaining, especially since the H2 has gone out of fashion completely now. Things look to be gearing up phenomenally for the new Hummer EV, however, and that is one truck we can't wait to see on the roads.
7 Dr. Dre: Custom Cadillac Escalade
Dr. Dre's custom Cadillac Escalade is one massive SUV that could make the entire world envious, let alone rapper 50 Cent. Why do we say that? Well, because despite most celebrities rolling around in Cadillacs, especially the Escalade being their go-to choice, 50 Cent doesn't happen to have one. In fact, in the full-size SUV department, Jackson only has a Chevy Suburban, which pales in front of even a stock Escalade.
Making things even more phenomenally luxurious is the fact that Dre had it customized beyond recognition from the inside, with plush white interiors, huge, comfortable loungers, and even a beautifully-finished wooden panel that hosts a massive TV screen inside his Cadillac. This is luxury and interior comfort that even 50 Cent's Rolls-Royce Cullinan could struggle to match.
6 Dr. Dre: Ferrari Testarossa
Back in 1994, when Dre was about 29 years old and had been at the helm of Death Row Records, he took the opportunity to buy himself a fast car, and since Ferrari's Prancing Horse was all but synonymous with speed back in the day, he bought himself a 1987 Testarossa. The 5.0-liter V12 engine the Testarossa housed churned out 375 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque.
Disaster struck when Dre inaugurated his car with a highly-publicized high-speed chase through LA. Consequently, he had to serve an eight-month prison sentence, but it ultimately forced him to clean up his act and then go on to become one of the richest individuals in the hip-hop industry. Sadly, the Testarossa couldn't be here to see the changed Dre.
5 Eminem: Ferrari 599 GTO
With a net worth of over $230 million, there's simply no car that living rap legend Eminem can't afford. One of the most successful rappers ever, Eminem has spent his money on some staggeringly expensive assets, including cars. Thus, it is only natural that the artist has plenty of Ferraris in his driveway.
Sadly, any Ferrari that Eminem might own could be a source of envy for 50 Cent, since the latter is notoriously blacklisted by the Italian brand. That's right, the only way for 50 Cent to ever drive a Ferrari is to buy a used one while Eminem will not face any such problems. The Ferrari 599 GTO that Eminem owns is a stunner, to say the very least.
4 Eminem: Lamborghini Aventador
Both 50 Cent and Eminem own a V12 Lamborghini, and both their cars are timeless in design. However, when it comes to comparing the two cars, 50 Cent's 2005 Murcielago Roadster surely pales in front of Eminem's 2014 Aventador.
Not only is Eminem's Lamborghini almost an entire decade newer, but it also makes 130 horsepower more than 50 Cent's Lambo. Plus, there simply is no denying that the Aventador is a far more timeless and stylish design than the Murcielago, which, while beautiful in and of itself, certainly falls short in front of the Aventador.
3 Eminem: Ferrari 430 Scuderia
Ferrari sure is a brand that several rappers happily embrace, but Eminem just might be a part of the even fewer to own a 430 Scuderia, since many other artists tend to go for cars like the 575, which, incidentally, Eminem also happens to own. The 430 Scuderia is surely a car you can't go wrong with.
Influenced by Michael Schumacher's impeccable racetrack driving and his own suggestions, the 430 Scuderia is yet another Ferrari that just might turn 50 Cent green, since he remains on Maranello's blacklist after his public outburst against the Ferrari brand owing to his 488 breaking down.
2 Eminem: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is absolute class. The epitome of British luxury and performance, the V8 Vantage is simply a phenomenal car. Sleek, powerful, and able to roar through the streets as and when it pleases, this is peak British engineering.
If one were to compare Eminem's and 50 Cent's garages, they would notice how the latter simply has nothing to rival the utter timelessness of the V8 Vantage that Eminem owns. There isn't even a McLaren in 50 Cent's driveway, which Eminem does happen to have. There's a man who appreciates engineering from all over the world.
1 Eminem: Ford GT
It's no secret that Eminem and Ford have had a bit of a rocky relationship. The fact that Eminem owns a Ford GT shows how he appreciates the company and its iconic flagship, but back in 2005, the Ford Motor Company and Eminem were at odds over the lending of a Ford Fusion for a music video.
They sure put their differences aside in 2016 with a commercial for the Ford-Chrysler 200, which is often called one of the best car commercials of all time, especially considering what it meant to the people of Detroit. This supercar is surely capable of making anyone envious, and since 50 Cent doesn't happen to have a single Ford in his driveway, there's certainly a chance he would want one after one day out with Eminem in his GT.