The 10 Most Expensive Rapper Cars

Music artists usually end up making a decent amount of money, normally in the millions if they become successful. This allows them to buy some nice and expensive cars but it is the rappers in particular who tend to live life to the fullest. Along with some of the other outrageous bling, getting an expensive and luxurious car is a way for them to make a statement. Let’s be honest here, cars and rap go together like gin and juice: they are an essential ingredient in showing off to your peers that you have climbed the ladder of success much higher than they ever will.

To stand out even further from the crowd, hip-hop artists pack their luxury rides with aftermarket upgrades, insane custom paint jobs and blasting stereo systems. This ends up making their vehicles more expensive than they are actually worth but that’s the whole point, isn’t it? And on more than one occasion has all this lavish spending come back to bite them in the back but this still doesn’t deter them from enjoying the finer things in life, which is why we have compiled a list of 20 most expensive cars owned by rappers:

RICK ROSS – MAYBACH 57 S

Some of the most expensive luxury cars in the world are produced by Mercedes owned German automaker Maybach. Not many automotive brands can compete with the aesthetics and quality of luxury these vehicles offer which is why quite a few rappers on this list own one of these.

Rick Ross, in particular, seems to be a huge fan of Maybach since he owns not one but two Maybach Coupes. He even ended up naming his own record label after the car in 2009, known as Maybach Music Group. His custom Maybach 57 S cost almost $430,000 back in 2008 and the price is only expected to go higher since the cars are now discontinued. It is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine that can make the car do 0 to 60 in under five seconds.

SOULJA BOY – BENTLEY CONTINENTAL

Bentley is another brand that is quite familiar to hip-hop artists and it has always been among their top preferences. Unlike Rolls Royce, vehicle selections offered by this British automotive brand feature sleek curves and exotic looks.

This is exactly why the front man for Stacks on Deck Entertainment (SODMG), Soulja Boy owns one of these and that too in red. While he doesn’t have a huge car collection unlike some of the other artists on this list, he still loves his car as much as a mother loves their child. The Bentley Continental starts at a mere $175,000 and prices only go up from there depending on how much bling you want to add to the ride.

T.I – BENTLEY MULSANNE

When it comes to luxury cars, the Mulsanne is no joke and some people even believe that it offers a better experience than its rival, the Rolls Royce. While the Bentley Continental starts on the lower end of the spectrum (for the extremely rich), the Mulsanne starts at around $300,000.

When rapper T.I bought one for himself, he had the car completely hand built, meaning every single one of its features was crafted and customized according to his liking. It is also totally blinged out with a glossy white paint job and shimmering chrome rims. He first referenced to the vehicle was in a collaboration with B.o.B on “Bet I” and he then became one of the first rappers to get his hands on the car. With all the customizations he got done, it ended up costing him a whopping $400,000.

KANYE WEST – LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR

Lamborghini is a top of the line performance car manufacturer and almost everyone acknowledges that once they see it. They have produced some of the most beautiful and amazing cars in the past 50 years and the Lamborghini Aventador carries this tradition with pride. Making its debut in 2011, it was the direct successor to the Murcielago, which is an amazing vehicle in its own right.

One of these in a matte-black finish belongs to famous hip-hop artist Kanye West, who isn’t afraid to speak his mind or show off his car. It has also inspired one of his songs, Mercy. The car was given to him as a gift by his wife Kim Kardashian and it cost a pretty penny. Some figures quote this car costing a mind-blowing $750,000, however, whether that figure is true or not is unknown.

JAY-Z – PAGANI ZONDA ROADSTER

The Italians have a thing for creating beautiful and fast performance supercars. Some of the well-known brands are Lamborghini and Ferrari but there is another automotive manufacturer that stands out for its unique designs. We’re talking of course about Pagani. They have created some of the most amazing and expensive supercars in recent history.

One of the proud owners of a Pagani Zonda Roadster is rapper Jay-Z who has created such a big name for himself that he now has a net worth of $810 million. That explains how he can afford to buy a Zonda Roadster since it costs $1.9 million. It should also be noted that only 25 of these were ever made which makes this car super rare.

BIRDMAN – MAYBACH 62 LAUNDAULET

We’ve already established that hip-hop artists love Maybach and some are even willing to name their record labels after it. This is exactly why one of the biggest car collectors in rap, who has at one point claimed to own over 50 luxury vehicles went ahead and bought a Maybach 62 Laundaulet. Yes, we’re talking about Birdman.

It is covered in a total gloss white finish and includes a retractable rear hood which can be lowered to let the breeze in. The car also includes retractable privacy screens in the rear so the rap artist can relax while being chauffeured around in a luxury vehicle which costs an incredible $1.4 million.

FLO RIDA – BUGATTI VEYRON

The Bugatti Veyron is one of the fastest production cars in the world with a top speed of 268 mph. It also carries with it one of the highest price tags of any car with the base model costing 1.7 million dollars. According to figures, it would be much cheaper to maintain a private jet than keeping up with the yearly costs of maintaining a Veyron.

This doesn’t sway rapper like Flo Ride from buying this expensive whip though. He even went a step further and got a custom chrome finish which was later changed to a gold wrap. Oh, and in case you were wondering, the wheels are 24K gold plated as well.

50 CENT – LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO

Often referred to as “Mercy” in rap songs, the Murcielago is one of Lamborghini’s flagship cars and the predecessor to the now famous Aventador. At the time, its base model cost around $350,000 and came with a 6.5-liter V12 engine, Lamborghini signature scissor doors and a whole set of bragging rights.

Only 4,099 of these cars were ever produced and one of them was bought by rap artist 50 Cent. He gave his precious Lamborghini a custom paint job several times and once even posted a video of him loading $2 million cash in the car’s trunk and then taking it for a ride.

AKON – SPYKER C8 AILERON

Many of you might have never even heard of Spyker before. They are a lesser-known Dutch sports car manufacturer but they have one of the most beautiful and uniquely designed cars in their lineup. One of these is the C8 Aileron which is a compact coupe powered by a 4.2-liter Audi V8 engine.

Five-time Grammy nominated rapper Akon went ahead and got himself one of these since the whole point of such cars is to stand out in a crowd and the Spyker fits this description perfectly. This is one of the favourites in his entire collection and it is customized with a yellow interior and Savini Forged SV-29 Centerlock wheels. Normally the car costs $300,000 but due to its high demand, it now goes for around $500,000.

WILL.I.AM – MCLAREN MP4-12C

British carmaker McLaren is a well-known and reputable brand in the world of automotive engineering. They are responsible for creating some of the best cars in history including the McLaren F1 which remained as the world’s fastest car for more than a decade. Then they came out with the McLaren Mp4-12C which proved to be quite successful as well.

It is owned by the famous Black Eyed Peas member Will.I.am and his car is totally decked out with a black exterior and posh interior with brown leather seats. The powertrain is a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 which produces 600 horsepower and propels the car from 0 to 60 in under three seconds.