25 Hip-Hop Stars You Didn't Know Were Big Car Collectors

Since the 1979 release of "Rapper's Delight," cars have symbolized wealth in hip-hop culture, appearing in songs, videos, and album covers. Here are 25 hip-hop stars known for their impressive car collections.

Curren$y

Curren$y may not be the most prolific artist, but his obsession with mid-1980s Chevrolet vehicles like the Corvette, Impala SS, and Monte Carlo SS earns him a spot on this list. He even names projects and songs after cars, featuring them heavily in his music videos.

Fabolous

Fabolous, active since 1998, is known for name-dropping vehicles in his rhymes and driving a tricked-out Jeep Wrangler and Aston Martin Rapide. There are also rumors of him being one of the first test drivers for a concept Bentley SUV in 2012.

Soulja Boy

Soulja Boy, known for going viral with his hit song, keeps his beloved red Bentley Continental and has also been spotted driving a Lamborghini Gallardo and an Audi R8.

Bow Wow

Bow Wow was once known for his car collection, but now he’s more famous for pretending to have one, alongside owning a private jet. Check out the #bowwowchallenge on social media to see how stunts in other people’s cars can go wrong.

Nelly

Nelly, a prominent hip-hop artist in the early 2000s, is known for his customized Ford Flex (modified by Funkmaster Flex) and his Mustang. These vehicles showcase his love for unique, personalized rides.

Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa shares a passion for vehicles with Curren$y, owning a Black and Yellow Dodge Challenger, Pontiac Bonneville, and Chevrolet Camaro SS. His car collection reflects his love for unique and stylish rides.

Jadakiss

Jadakiss has a unique car style, favoring the Acura/Honda Integra and Volkswagen Corrado, alongside high-end vehicles like the Porsche Panamera, Mercedes-Benz CLK430, and BMW M6. His collection showcases a mix of classic and luxury cars.

The Game

The Game is a true car enthusiast, mentioning more vehicles in his songs than any other artist. His signature ride is likely his Porsche Panamera, but his collection also includes a Rolls-Royce Ghost and a Ferrari F430.

T.I.

T.I.'s success as a hip-hop artist is reflected in his evolving car collection, which includes a Mercedes-Benz SLR, Ferrari 599 GTB, and Bentley Mulsanne. His passion for cars is also highlighted in one of his songs featured in an early Need For Speed game.

Will. I. Am

Will.I.Am owns several custom vehicles, including a Delorean knockoff and a unique 1958 Volkswagen Beetle, along with a highly customized Tesla. Known for spending big on modifications, he designs many of these cars himself.

Diddy

Diddy has long showcased his wealth through lyrics and his impressive cars, often seen in his Lamborghini Gallardo or Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. He even gifted his son a Maybach for his sixteenth birthday.

50 Cent

50 Cent started with a bulletproof Chevrolet Suburban and now owns luxury cars like the Lamborghini Gallardo, Murcielago, Ferrari F430, and Rolls-Royce Ghost. His vehicles are often featured in his music videos and album covers..

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg is known for his love of classic rides, especially low-riders, with a collection that includes a 1967 Cadillac Deville, Dodge Challenger, and 1967 Pontiac Parisienne Convertible. These vehicles reflect his deep connection to West Coast car culture.

Kanye West

Kanye West is often seen driving his black Lamborghini Aventador, along with a Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR and Aston Martin DB9. His song "Mercy" with Big Sean, 2 Chainz, and Pusha T highlights the Lamborghini as a major status symbol.

Jay-Z

Jay-Z boasts a massive collection of high-end cars, including the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Bugatti Veyron, and Ferrari F430 Spider. He even featured a Bentley Azure convertible on the cover of his 1998 album Hard Knock Life...Vol 2.

Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne shares his love for vehicles with his mentor, Birdman, owning cars like the Maybach 62, Rolls-Royce Phantom, and Bugatti Veyron. Rapping for over twenty years has clearly paid off with an impressive car collection.

Rick Ross

Rick Ross, known for his Maybach Music Group, is one of only two people who own the Maybach Coupe. In addition to his Maybach, he also has a Bentley Continental, Rolls-Royce Ghost, and a 1973 Chevrolet Impala.

Akon

Akon's favorite ride is his unique Spyker C8 Spyder SWB, known for its white exterior and matching interior. His Porsche Panamera also follows this signature white-on-white design.

Wyclef Jean

Jean has been in hip-hop for nearly 25 years, amassing a collection of cars like the McLaren F1, Rolls-Royce Phantom, and Pagani Zonda. In addition to his impressive cars, he also owns custom chopper motorbikes from Orange County Chopper.

Flo Rida

Flo Rida gained fame with his hit "Low" in 2008, and shortly after, he began collecting luxury cars. His collection includes a Ferrari California, Mercedes-Benz CL, and Bugatti Veyron.

Pharrell

Pharrell’s car collection, featured in his song "Drop It Like It's Hot," highlights his passion for luxury vehicles. Among his collection are a Ferrari Enzo, Rolls-Royce Phantom, and a hybrid GMC Yukon.

Lupe Fiasco

Lupe Fiasco, known for his hit "Kick, Push," is also a passionate car collector. He owns a wide variety of vehicles and was featured in Ride Magazine, Maxim, and DUB for his collection.

T-Pain

T-Pain is a true gearhead, owning thirty-two vehicles according to a 2009 Forbes article. His collection includes a Ferrari F430, Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, 1972 Chevrolet Impala, and Mini Cooper.

Funkmaster Flex

Flex, known for his lifelong love of vehicles, even has a website section for car enthusiasts. Since 2005, he's customized several cars for Ford before their commercial release and is likely the only DJ to work as a car designer.

Birdman

Birdman's most popular vehicles include the Bugatti Veyron, Maybach 62S Landaulet, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. He once claimed to own fifty cars when Lil Wayne was sixteen, and with the success of Young Money, he likely owns even more now.