Celebrities Who Are Also Well-Known Car Collectors

Mae Ariate
December 8, 2024

High-end vehicles often symbolize wealth and success, leading many celebrities to build large car collections. While Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld are famous for their collections, many other stars also use their cars to showcase their riches.

Missy Elliot

AutoRAI Amsterdam 2011. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Rutger van der Maar

Missy Elliot, a hip-hop star with five Grammy wins, developed a massive car collection in the mid-2000s, despite her mother’s attempts to stop her. Her favorite vehicle is a purple Lamborghini Diablo, fitting for the only woman in hip-hop with six platinum albums.

Manny Pacquiao

Mitsubishi Pajero, with plate number WEL 621 (which is an upgraded one from the 2014 Philippine vehicle registration plate series), photgraphed in Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines. This particular unit is rebaged into a Mitsubishi Shogun. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Ethan Llamas

Manny Pacquiao, despite earning over $100 million from his 2015 fight with Floyd Mayweather, keeps a relatively modest car collection, including a Mitsubishi Pajero, Lincoln Navigator, and Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Known for his philanthropy, he chooses SUVs over supercars, reflecting his generosity in the Philippines.

Michael Jordan

Chevrolet Corvette C4. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Calreyn88

Michael Jordan's car collection reflects his NBA legacy, featuring flashy, high-performance vehicles. Starting with a Chevrolet C4 Corvette in 1984, his taste has evolved to include exotic, high-end sports cars.

Kanye West

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Kanye West's car collection mirrors his eccentric personality. He is often seen in a blacked-out Lamborghini Aventador, Aston Martin DB9, or Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. He also released a song, "Mercy," as a tribute to the Lamborghini Murcielago.

50 Cent

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50 Cent has owned a Lamborghini Gallardo and Murcielago, Ferrari F430, and Rolls-Royce Ghost. He even had a bulletproof Chevrolet Suburban back in 2000. The rapper has featured many of his cars in music videos, on album covers, and in promotional materials.

Floyd Mayweather

Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @JustAnotherCarDesigner

Floyd Mayweather lives a life of luxury, extending to his massive collection of expensive cars, including a Rolls-Royce Phantom gifted by 50 Cent. His car dealer claims to have sold him over one hundred luxury vehicles in the past eighteen years.

Lil Wayne

Porsche_718_Boxster_GTS_4.0_25_Years_Edition_in_the_Porsche-Museum_(2009. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Alexander-93

Lil Wayne inherited his love for cars from his label boss, Birdman, who owns an extensive collection. His prized vehicles include a Maybach 62, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Porsche Boxster, and Bugatti Veyron.

Lebron James

Ferrari F430 Spyder. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @ilikewaffles11

Lebron James is known for his love of white-on-white vehicles, including a custom Camaro SS and Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG. His collection also features a Ferrari F430 Spyder, Bentley Continental GT, and a custom Jeep Wrangler.

Shaquille O'Neal

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Shaquille O'Neal's car collection includes several custom-modified vehicles tailored to his height. Notably, his Lamborghini Gallardo features a larger roof and windows to fit his frame.

Wyclef Jean

2007 Bentley Arnage T in Cornes Aoyama Showroom (Aoyama,Tokyo. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Hatsukari715

Wyclef Jean's car collection includes a Bentley Arnage, McLaren F1, Rolls-Royce Phantom, and Pagani Zonda. He is also a motorbike collector, with several custom choppers from Orange County Chopper.

Snoop Dogg

Dodge Challenger. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Calreyn88

Snoop Dogg is passionate about lowriders, owning a 1967 Cadillac Deville, Dodge Challenger, and 1967 Pontiac Parisienne convertible. His love for West Coast lowrider culture is evident in his music and music videos.

Bill Goldberg

1969 Boss 429. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @CJ DUB

Bill Goldberg, a former wrestler, has a strong passion for classic American muscle cars, including a 1965 Shelby Cobra replica, 1963 Dodge 330, and 1969 Dodge Charger. His collection also features a 1970 Boss 429 Mustang and a 1966 Jaguar XK-E Series 1 convertible.

Akon

Spyker C8 Spider. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Calreyn88

Akon is a fan of the white-on-white aesthetic, with his favorite car being a custom Spyker C8 Spyder SWB. He also owns a white-on-white Porsche Panamera with a full white leather interior.

John Cena

1970 AMC Rebel - The Machine - a two-door intermediate-sized "muscle car" by American Motors Corporation. This car is finished in "Golden Lime" metallic paint with the "Machine" black hood and ram-air hood scoop with integral tachometer. The interior ha. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a is requested if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia

John Cena has a massive collection of vehicles, with a particular love for American muscle cars. His collection is so extensive that he released a DVD in 2007, My Life, showcasing his impressive cars.

T-Pain

1959 Chevrolet Impala at the Oldtimer Meeting 2022 in Kulmbach. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Ermell

T-Pain is a passionate car collector, owning over thirty-two vehicles, including multiple models of the Chevrolet Impala and a Ferrari F430. Known for being hands-on, he maintains and modifies some of his cars himself, including a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.

Ralph Lauren

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Ralph Lauren is a prominent collector of European vehicles, which inspire his fashion designs. In 2011, part of his personal collection was even displayed at The Louvre.

Jay Kay

LaFerrari in Beverly Hills - front right side view. dealership new... FERRARI RED The Ferrari LaFerrari is also known as F70, and by its project name, F150. (Sign on the windshield) Display Only. Please Do Not Touch. I don't usually post dealership photos. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Axion23

Jay Kay, from Jamiroquai, has owned over a hundred luxury vehicles, with around fifty still in his collection. Notably, he owns the only bright green Ferrari LaFerrari in the world.

Funkmaster Flex

Ford Excursion at 12. Internationales Maritimes-Fahrzeugtreffen. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Matti Blume

Funkmaster Flex is known for his vast car collection and love of vehicles, even working with Ford on car design. His collection includes many classic cars from the 1960s and 1970s, and his website features a section for fellow car enthusiasts.

Billy F. Gibbons

Petersen Automotive Museum. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @zombieite

Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top is a car enthusiast known for his love of hot rods and customization. His collection includes the CadZZilla, Slampala, and the iconic 1933 Ford Coupe "Eliminator," which was featured in three of the band's music videos.

Reggie Jackson

Chevrolet Nova SS, 1973, 5700cm³, ca. 300 PS , Bitburg Classic 2016, Das Nummernschild ist verfälscht. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Berthold Werner

Reggie Jackson boasts an impressive collection of classic Chevrolet cars and continues to expand it. He also runs "Reggie's Garage," a business specializing in classic car parts and accessories.

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Mae Ariate
Writing is how I make sense of the world—capturing fleeting thoughts and transforming them into meaningful stories. I’m passionate about crafting pieces that make people pause, reflect, and see familiar ideas in a new light. I enjoy storytelling, creative thinking, and exploring new cultures, always aiming to create impact through words and leave a lasting impression.

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