Jay-Z Vs Kanye West: Whose Car Collection Is Worth Much More?

In the world of rap music, two iconic names you can’t miss out on are Jay Z and Kanye West. These two have acquired massive wealth from their creativity and fame as rap popstars. Jay Z and Kanye West are not just music lovers, they love expensive and exotic cars. Their garage is littered with more than a million-dollar worth of cars. This has sparked questions- between Jay Z and Kanye West, whose car collection is worth much more. Are you curious to know? Find out in this article.

But first, let’s give a brief rundown on who Jay Z and Kanye West are, shall we?

Jay Z – Who Is He And Net Worth?

Born on 4 December 1969, Shawn Corey Carter is widely known as Jay Z and has remained a highly influential music artist since his foray into music. Jay Z remains a leading bossman in the world of rap music. Married to a pop star like himself, Beyonce Knowles, Jay Z reputation and skillfulness as a rapper cannot be hidden. Over the years of his career, he has produced 75 million singles worldwide, 45 million albums and has won many awards, including The Grammy, which he has won 22 times. He has a staggering net worth estimated at $1 billion.

Kanye West – Who Is He And Net Worth?

Kanye West was born on June 8, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents, Ray West-a a photojournalist and his mother Donda West- an English Lecturer got divorced when he was only three years old.

To pursue his passion for music, Kanye West dropped out of college after winning a scholarship to study at Chicago’s American Academy of Art. His first hit album was titled ‘College Dropout’. The College Dropout peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart, and West received 10 Grammy nominations, winning three awards including Best Rap Song for “Jesus Walks” and Best Rap Album. Kanye West has produced various albums after this and has numerous awards under his belt. 

It was once reported that Kanye West is the richest black-American alive, according to Forbes. 

Through the years of his music career, Kanye West has amassed much wealth in real estate, and brand endorsement, in fact,  his music records have sold over 140 million copies. His net worth as of 2021 is $1.8 billion. Now, that’s mind-blowing, right?

Let’s go into their car collection….

Jay Z Car Collection

Jay Z has a high taste in cars. Well, he’s got the wealth for it.

Rolls Royce Boat Tail – $28 Million (14 billion NGN)

Very very few can afford a boat tail, Jay Z and his wife, Beyonce, recently acquired one of the most expensive cars in the world- the Rolls Royce Boat Tail.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport – $2 Million (1 billion NGN)

On his 41st birthday, Beyonce gifted Jay Z a brand new Bugatti Veyron grand sport. This top luxury vehicle has a turbo quad W16 engine that allows it to run 60 mph in 2.6 seconds. The car has won awards like ‘Car of the decade’ and ‘Best Car’ awards by Top gear for 9 years.

1957 Chevrolet Corvette- $250,000 (125 million NGN)

The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is an iconic car because it is one of the first corvettes ever produced in the world.

Jeep Wrangler – $44,000 (22 million NGN)

The Jeep Wrangler is strong and tough and good for off road driving. Jay Z is a proud owner of this luxury.

Rolls-Royce Phantom – $400,000 (200 million NGN)

Everything about Jay Z’s Rolls Royce Phantom is welcoming. The exterior is expertly built, and the interior is made with sophisticated materials for ambience and comfort.

Pagani Zonda F – $1.4 Million (700 million NGN)

The Pagani Zonda F is a sports car produced by Pagani that has a 7.3 V12 engine that can run from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 214 mph. Only forty pieces of this car were ever made!

Maybach Exelero – $8 Million (4 billion NGN)

This is one of the most expensive cars in Jay-Z’s garage and he loves it a lot. The car has a 700 HP V12 twin-turbo engine which allows it to go 60mph in 4.4 seconds.

Alfa Romeo Spider – $57,500 (29 million NGN)

The Romeo Spider is another classic ride in Jay Z garage. He loves using this car on mini-vacations.

Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud – $1 Million (500 million NGN)

The Rolls Royce Convertible was made in 1959 and it runs on a 6.2 Litre engine. The car has a customized interior that makes it a sight for sore eyes. It has the ability to reach 114 mph in 10.3 seconds. Beyonce was gifted the car by Jay-Z on the occasion of her 25^th birthday.

Tesla Model S – $185,000 (93 million NGN)

The rap star goes all electric with his stylish Tesla Model S car, For 2021, Tesla is adding even more performance to the Model S. A new top-spec model will be called Plaid, will boast 1020 horsepower from three onboard electric motors, and is said to be capable of a zero-to-60-mph time 2.0 seconds. In addition to its impressive power and speed credentials, Tesla also says the Plaid is capable of providing up to 390 miles of driving range. The rest of the lineup benefits from an exterior styling refresh and an upgraded interior, complete with a yoke-type steering wheel that looks inspired by F1 racing cars.

Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet – $116,000 (58 million NGN)

Another choice car has frequently been driven by the music pop star. It has a powerful engine that produces 60 mph in 4.1 seconds to 100 mph in 9 seconds.

Ferrari F430 Spider – $458,864 (230 million NGN)

The Ferrari F430 is one of those cute speed cars any youth would love to old. It’s one of Jay-Z’s favourites. The car runs on a 32-valve V8 engine which allows the car to reach 60mph in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph.

GMC Yukon Slt – $54,700 (28 million NGN)

Another grand car owned by Jay Z, Yes, the GMC Yukon is a good large SUV. It has powerful V8 engines and a cushioned ride, and it gets decent gas mileage for the class. Inside, there’s plenty of space for adults in all three rows, and few competitors have as much cargo room – and that’s before we even mention the long-wheelbase Yukon XL. There’s a user-friendly infotainment system as well. Although, some class rivals are more engaging to drive.

Armored Dartz Prombron – $225,000 (113 million NGN)

A celebrity like Jay Z needs an armoured car for his safety. The pop star has taken measures to safeguard his life by having his Dartz Prombron armoured.

Bentley Continental Gt – $225,376 (113 million NGN)

It wouldn’t be right for a Bentley to be missing from Jay Z’s car list. He owns a superb Bentley Continental GT, The Bentley Continental GT is a grand tourer manufactured and marketed by British automaker Bentley Motors since 2003. It was the first car released by Bentley under Volkswagen AG management, after the company’s acquisition in 1998, and the first Bentley to employ mass-production manufacturing techniques.

Mercedes-Benz Slr Mclaren – $1.45 Million (725 million NGN)

This model was born when Mercedes Benz and McLauren decided to partner. This car, proudly owned by Jay-z, is powered by a 5.4 Litre V8 engine with a 5-speed gearbox. It can run from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds to 200 mph.

Kanye West Car Collection

With such a fat bank account, Kanye West surely has enough to satisfy his lavish desires for luxury cars. And he has lots of them parked in his garage. Probably, no one fully knows the full list of the cars parked in his garage, but, when Kanye West goes on cruises, concerts and shows, he is often seen with diverse exotic supercars.

Porsche Panamera- $97,000 (48 million NGN)

During Paris Fashion Week, Kanye West and his wife were spotted coming out of a Porsche Panamera. This expensive black matte Porsche is powered by a 400 hp 4.8-litre V8 engine, mated with a seven-speed automatic transmission.

It’s a lovely sight to behold, he sure has great taste.

Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss- $1.1 million (550 million NGN)

The quality of this car is deserving every dollar it’s worth. There are few of it ever made, and it’s worth a whooping $1.1 million. He was spotted taking the car for a spin at the Cannes Film Festival.

With a 5.5-litre supercharged V8, which produces 650 horsepower, the car can attain the 0-60 mph sprint in less than 3.5 seconds.

Mercedes SLR McLaren – $500,000 (250 million NGN)

Mercedes SLR McLaren is one luxury car known for its speed. In just 3.4 seconds, the car sprints from 0-60mph. He was also spotted in this car in one of his shows. The car is powered by a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 mated with a five-speed automatic transmission.

Lamborghini Gallardo – $550,000 (275 million NGN)

By now, you would agree Kanye West sure has a high taste in cars. The Lamborghini Gallardo is just one of the Lamborghini brands he owns. 

The impeccable car which assures you of a comfortable ride is powered by a 5.0-liter V10, which makes 382kW and 510 Nm, enough to sprint from 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds.

Lamborghini Aventador – $750,000 (375 million NGN)

Another Lamborghini brand, was gifted to him by his wife, Kim Kardashian. The car has a value price of over $740,000, The Lamborghini Aventador (Spanish pronunciation: [aβentaˈðoɾ]) is a mid-engine supercar produced by the Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini. In keeping with Lamborghini tradition, the Aventador is named after a Spanish fighting bull in Zaragoza, Aragón in 1993.

Aston Martin DB9 – $200,000 (100 million NGN)

Aston Martin DB9 is one of the oldest cars Kanye West has in his garage. When his career started blooming, Kanye West acquired this car at a lump sum of $200,000 back in the day.

The car features a 6.0L V12 engine that produces a top speed of 183 mph and does the 0-60 mph dash in 4.1 seconds.

Maybach 57- $411,000 (206 million NGN)

Specially customized for him, Maybach 57 is one of the first sets of cars Kanye West bought. Together with Jay Z, Kanye West bought this car for $350,000.

Prombron Red Diamond – $600,000 (300 million NGN)

Prombron Red Diamond is one of the giants, armoured, bulletproof, SUV supercars Kanye West possesses with a cost of $1.2million. The SUV, which can withstand both grenade attacks and landmines, was manufactured by Latvian Company Dartz Motorz.

Bugatti Veyron- $3.5 million (1.8 billion NGN)

Kanye West wouldn’t seize to leave us stunned with his expensive taste in cars. His fancy Bugatti Veyron is another such car that makes heads turn whenever he rides in it on the streets. His Bugatti Veyron has a top speed of 270 mph and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.

Whose Car Collection Is Worth More

From the above, it is obvious Jay Z has a more expensive car collection than Kanye West. However, we can’t make a final say on that, as not all Kanye West cars are made public. Who knows, he might have more expensive unknown cars gracing his garage.