In addition to his best-selling hip-hop albums, Jay Z is known for businesses and his marriage to Beyonce. He used rap as an escape, appearing on MTV Raps in 1989. After selling millions of records, Jay Z founded an entertainment company. His business made headlines in 2015 when he announced the relaunch of Tidal, a music streaming service. Unsurprisingly, he can get his hands on the most exclusive cars.
Known as Puff Daddy or just Diddy, rapper and music entrepreneur Sean Combs has enjoyed a long career in the music industry since he first started out as an intern at Uptown Records. Over the years, he has shifted to acting and launched his own clothing line. According to Forbes, he has a net worth of $820 million, which allows him to buy expensive cars. Today, we're going to find out who has better cars - Jay Z or Diddy.
15 Jay Z: Maybach Exelero
Jay Z plunked down $8 million on the Maybach Exelero. The car features a 5.9L twin-turbocharged V12 engine that can get to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds and on to a top speed of 218 mph. The engine is a beast that delivers 700 horsepower.
14 Diddy: Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
One of the highlights of the Diddy's collection is the $300,000 Gallardo Spyder. The best part of the car is the sound of the 5.2L V10 engine. Somehow, being able to hear it roar intensifies the thrills. The car can hit 62 mph in 4 seconds and get to a top speed of 201 mph.
13 Jay Z: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
While some of us get socks for our birthdays, Jay Z has been given a $2 million Veyron Grand Sport for his birthday by his wife Beyonce Knowles. Perhaps the greatest supercar, the Veyron Grand Sport can go blisteringly fast. With a W16 engine, it makes 1,001 hp and has a 200-mph top speed.
12 Diddy: Bugatti Veyron
Diddy often poses next to the Bugatti Veyron. With an enormous W16 engine, the Veyron makes 1,001 horsepower and has a top speed of 200 mph. As one of the best supercars, it is a perfect choice for a rapper with all the money in the world and the desire to go fast.
11 Jay Z: Pagani Zonda F
Jay Z rose to fame from humble beginnings and the Pagani Zonda F resonates with his power and fame. It's a rare supercar for a rare talent. The Zonda F comes equipped with a Mercedes-Benz AMG 7.3-liter V12 engine and accelerates to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. The top speed reaches 214 mph.
10 Diddy: Maybach 57
The first Maybach was unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show in 1997. Two models were released: the 57 and the 62. Diddy got the 57 model, which comes with a V12 5.5L engine paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. He then gave the car to his son on his 16th birthday.
9 Jay Z: Rolls-Royce Phantom
Jay Z bought one Rolls-Royce Phantom for $380,000 and destroyed another with a blowtorch. When it comes to style and comfort, the Phantom is pure ecstasy. It is armed with a huge 6.75L V12 engine delivering 453 horsepower at 5,350 rpm. Inside, the rapper can enjoy several 12-inch TV monitors.
8 Diddy: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Diddy has been spotted many times in LA, cruising the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, loaded with his friends and with the doors removed. The Wrangler comes equipped with the V6 paired with a six-speed manual transmission and hits 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. Diddy also got the Technology Group package with a huge infotainment screen.
7 Jay Z: Ferrari F430 Spider
Even though Jay Z prefers luxury vehicles to extremely fast cars, he owns at least one fancy Ferrari: the F430 Spider. The car has enough room for privacy and takes small space for storage, yet offers a roomy rear bench. The 483-hp V8 engine pushes the car to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds.
6 Diddy: 1958 Corvette
Rumor has it, the 1958 Corvette is Diddy's most favorite car. He got the red and white version of the iconic vehicle. For the 1958 model year, the big engine was used to deliver 290 hp. The engine was advertised as producing "One HP per cubic inch". It was the first engine to do so.
5 Jay Z: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1957 Corvette is a revolutionary car. As someone who made history, Jay Z owns one as well. Chevrolet said the car produces 290 hp and 290 lb. ft. of torque. Debate continues to swirl whether the specs were intentionally underrated to allow for lower insurance premiums and give the car an advantage in racing.
4 Diddy: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is an ultimate supercar that's perfect for the renowned rapper. It is a 200-mph two-seater that combines the best of German technology with McLaren's engineering skill. Powered by a supercharged V8 engine with 626 bhp, it gets to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds. It's said Diddy paid over $320,000 for it.
3 Jay Z: Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is literally one of a kind as only one model has survived. It gets power from a huge engine that pushes it to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. Jay-Z and Beyonce often enjoy the thrill of flying on the road in the 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
2 Diddy: Cadillac Escalade SUV
Diddy's 50th birthday came with a special surprise from his mother, who presented him with a Cadillac Escalade SUV. The mighty machine comes with a 6.2L V8 engine rated at 420 hp and 460 lb. ft. of torque. The car piles on luxury and comfort better than all other Cadillacs.
1 Jay Z: Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider is one of the most romantic cars in the world, and Jay-Z and Beyonce have been spotted numerous times riding it. The 2.0L, DOHC 2 valves per cylinder, four-cylinder engine delivers 126 horsepower and 178 lb. ft. of torque, which is quite good for the car from the 80s.