Rappers like to make a statement. They use expensive bling-bling, drill diamonds or gold into their tooth, and often own outsized luxurious mansions. This is why it is of little surprise that most rappers own extensive collections of exclusive car marques.
Rappers build an image that they have an abundance of money, women, clothes, and cars; and for many successful rappers, the content of their music depicts the true reality of the life they live.
Celebs like to flaunt their wealth through cars and rappers are the primary proponents of this practice. When you earn millions as a successful musician, flaunting your wealth through expensive jewelry and exclusive European supercars is a way to affirm your celebrity status.
To give you a glimpse of the exceptional lifestyle of rappers, we have compiled this list of the most expensive cars owned by rappers.
10 Jay Z - Maybach Exelero ($8 Million)
Jay Z is an accomplished businessman and one of the most successful rappers in the history of the genre and that success has given Jay Z the resources to build a stunning collection with his equally successful wife - Beyonce. The Exelero is one of the most expensive and exclusive car models ever built and it is only fitting that one of the most talented rappers ever is a proud owner of this ride. Interestingly, the rapper, Birdman was also interested in buying the Maybach Exelero, however, it was not to be.
9 Pharrell - Ferrari Enzo ($2.5 Million)
Pharrell has aged like fine wine and after several decades in the music industry, he still remains one of its most prominent figures. Pharrell is also a car lover and we have to say we love his taste in cars. Pharrell is the proud owner of the Ferrari Enzo, a car that happens to be one of the most sought after Ferraris out there and it is named after the founder of Ferrari. Pharrell's car collection also includes Mercedes models and that probably explains why Lewis Hamilton once invited Pharrell to race with him in a Formula One car.
8 The Game - Bugatti Veyron ($2.2 Million)
The Game is a successful rapper that has earned millions through his craft and what better present to get himself on his 33rd birthday than a Bugatti Veyron. The Veyron was once the proud owner of the title of the world's fastest car and so it is a ride that will fit perfectly in The Game's ridiculously impressive car garage. This is a guy that owns a car collection that includes a Porsche Panamera, a Bentley Continental, and a Ferrari.
7 Jay Z - Pagani Zonda Roadster ($1.7 Million)
The author of the multiple award-winning "Watch The Throne" album pops up on the list again, and the king makes another entry with one of the fastest and rarest cars in existence - the Pagani Zonda. Only 140units of this car were built and of course, Jay Z made the exclusive list of the few people that were able to obtain the ride. Italy is the home of some of the most popular sports car brands in the world including Ferrari and Lamborghini and Pagani is also from this spiritual home of supercars.
6 Birdman - Maybach 62 Landaulet ($1.4 Million)
Birdman may have missed out on the Maybach Exelero but he was ready and willing to plunk down $1.2million to get the Maybach 62 Landaulet. It is claimed that he owns over 50cars in his collection and we are sure the Landaulet will be one of his favorites. The car is so exclusive that Mercedes only produced eight units of the car and its v12 engine produces up to 612hp to ensure Birdman and other proud owners have access to enough speed and power to zip around town quickly and in utmost comfort.
5 Kanye West - Lamborghini Aventador ($750,000)
Kanye West is world-famous for many reasons, he is a multiple Grammy award winner, he is an accomplished fashion designer, and he is married to a popular reality TV star - Kim Kardashian. Kanye West is also a lover of sports cars. One of his most favorite cars is his Lamborghini Aventador and fans often spot him in the car with his friends and occasionally with his wife. Lamborghinis are all about presence and making a statement, and it is just the right car for someone like Kanye West.
4 50 Cent -Lamborghini Murcielago ($510,000)
There are many incredible cars in 50 Cent's garage and his beloved blue Lamborghini Murcielago is one of his favorite cars. When 50 Cent is not busy producing and starring in the successful "Power" TV show, he is often seen cruising around town in his beloved Lamborghini. The Lamborghini Murcielago packs a V12 engine that produces up to 670hp, enough power to get 50 Cent around town at supercar speed.
3 P-Diddy - Rolls Royce Phantom ($440,000)
P-Diddy is arguably the most financially successful rapper ever and so the $440,000 he spent on the Phantom wouldn't have bothered him one bit. However, we understand why P-Diddy was attracted to the Phantom. Rolls Royce cars represent the pinnacle of luxury in automobiles and the Phantom is the company's flagship limousine. With plush leather seats, noise insulation, starlights in the car roof, and an array of other luxurious fixtures, the Phantom provides a luxurious cocoon to ferry P-Diddy around town.
2 Rick Ross - Mercedes Maybach ($430,000)
Rick Ross is a guy that runs a record label called Maybach Music, and so it doesn't take a genius to know Maybachs will be among his most prized possessions. Rick Ross is a huge fan of the Maybach marque and he owns at least two vehicles from the brand. The Maybach 57 S cost him a whopping $430,000 and he didn't stop there as he also owns another Maybach coupe. Impressively, the 57 S packs enough power under the hood to go from 0-60 under five seconds.
1 TI - Bentley Mulsanne ($450,000)
TI has carved out a successful career as a rapper and as an actor. He has been responsible for major billboard hits like "Live Your Life" and "Whatever You Like". He has also been a major part of movie blockbusters like "Takers" and the hugely successful "Antman" movie franchise. All of this means TI can easily afford to buy a custom-made Bentley Mulsanne built to his specific tastes at a whopping $400,000. The Bentley was fitted with enough bling and shiny chrome to command all the attention that TI wants and deserves.
Sources: Theguardian, Motorauthority, Alux.com, Medium, Ppcorn.com