Exotic Cars Loved by Hip Hop: Maserati

By Hardcore Critic
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Years ago, Maserati solidified themselves as a force in exotic cars. Perhaps a little longer than the Lamborghini, Maserati has been a dominant hip hop brand. The world first saw a glimpse of what the hip hop world was talking about when 50 Cent showed off a Maserati in the “Window Shopper” music video.

In the years since then, hip hop fans have heard lyrics from Gucci Mane about Maseratis and even saw one in Ca$h Out’s video. Over the course of the years, the rap game has seen a series of changes. The lifestyles of the rich and famous have taken over and the Maserati brand has been used to further this lifestyle.

Rappers have broadcast their lives and portrayed their fantasies through their music videos, thus giving the fantasy to others. For young children who follow hip hop, they have witnessed the exotic car being featured all in music videos and in music. Grand Hustle rapper, Young Dro released a song called Maserati and had a bit of an issue with the car.

Hip hop and the world of exotic cars entered into an odd merger. Several rappers have incorporated Maserati into their name, among them is Romeo Miller, whose nickname is Maserati. As is the case with the number of other exotic cars, simply mentioning the name of the car is no longer enough. With the car being highly-exposed, the different Maserati types are now known by the masses and many of hip hop’s elite love their Maseratis.

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Back in September 2012, the 2013 Maserati GranCabrio MC Stradale debuted at the Paris Motor Show. It is the convertible version of the GranTurismo. Because it is a special version, the vehicle has been renamed to the GranCabrio MC Stradale. This car has yet to show up in any lyrics or music videos, but was likely referenced in Gucci Mane’s “Get Lost.”

Watch the Maserati GranCabrio MC Stradale debut at the Paris Motor Show below:

Watch “Get Lost” by Gucci Mane ft. Birdman below:

Maserati Quattroporte

Since 2004, the Maserati Quattroporte has been in production. Each year, the vehicle has gotten better with time. The 2013 version of the Quattroporte boasts a sleeker design than its predecessor and goes from 0-60 in less than five seconds. A strong sports car and a fancy luxury car, expect to see more of the Maserati Quattroporte in the near future.

Watch Maserati’s promo for the 2013 Quattroporte below:

50 Cent’s Maserati
In 2005, 50 Cent showed just how far he had come up. Two years prior, 50 Cent had done the impossible when he became the biggest rapper in the game. Rap success was not enough for 50 Cent though. Instead, 50 Cent likened himself as a mogul and went about expanding the roster of G-Unit Records. Showing off his affiliation with Mase, 50 Cent displayed his new lifestyle in the music video for “Window Shopper.” Proving he could buy whatever he wanted, 50 Cent famously showed off a Maserati MC12.

Watch “Window Shopper” by 50 Cent below:

Rick Ross’ Maserati
Though Rick Ross has made his name rapping about Maybachs and Aston Martins, Rick Ross is a connoisseur of the good life. Often rapping about only using imported products, Ross knows about cars. On his song, “The Summer’s Mine,” Rick Ross rapped about a yellow Maserati, perhaps similar to the one above.

Listen to “The Summer’s Mine” by Rick Ross below:

Romeo Miller’s Maserati

Romeo Miller has slowly transitioned from child stardom. Taking time out of the spotlight, Romeo Miller has come back reinvented and looking prepared to take the game over. A nickname for Romeo Miller is Maserati and the above photo is one of the reasons why.

Tyrese Gibson’s Maserati
Evidenced by his mainstream media runs with Rev Run, Tyrese Gibson has very little commercial interest. But, Tyrese has been around for some time. A major rapper, singer, and actor, Tyrese has worked with the likes of Game and many other major entertainment names. Back in 2008, however, Tyrese did show off his Maserati, but it was in support of presidential candidate, Barack Obama.