Celebrities Who Are Also Well-Known Car Collectors
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.