Cars have long been a way to show status. There are certain names associated with luxury—like Bentley, Mercedes, Jaguar, Audi and Range Rover. There are also brands that portray speed and power. It’s not all about status either. These cars are the epitome of comfort, convenience, technology and drive experience. Why drive a Fit when you can drive a Ferrari instead?
Celebrities give us a glimpse into what is out there. The cars that go hand-in-hand with the celebrity lifestyle are often sought-after rides. Auto-enthusiasts also enjoy checking out the customization possibilities as well as the finishes. Hip-hop artist T.I. happens to have an envy-invoking fleet. His fame and earnings allowed him to indulge in some of the hottest autos in the industry. He has exquisite taste in cars—and it shows.
Bentley Mulsanne
The Bentley Mulsanne is not just a luxury car, but a performance luxury car. What does this mean? Named after the Mulsanne corner of Le Mans’ racing circuit, Bentley infused this vehicle with high-octane performance. T.I. obviously finds great pleasure in his investment—you can find it mentioned in a couple of his songs, and sighted frequently around town. There is no mistaking a Bentley when you see one. The classic style adds an element that oozes primal power, something that T.I. obviously appreciates. Another thing to note is that T.I. proves that he knows his stuff, and it sets him apart from the pack. While many celebrities go for the more common Continental, T.I.’s choice displayed his auto-prowess with his selection of the pricier and rarer Mulsanne. Way to go T.I.!
Ferrari 599 GTB
When it comes to alluring design and speed, the Ferrari GTB is a winner. T.I.'s Ferrari has been featured in one of his videos, and he also at one time expressed his complete satisfaction with it. Although the exterior of the GTB is understated, with subtle hints of flair, it’s the interior that makes it a standout. The red leather is bold and sleek. It’s true, T.I. may have a checkered past, but with this car, it was more likely just going to be a few simple speeding tickets in his future. T.I. put it on the market back in 2012 before he made his Mulsanne purchase. It’s unknown what the fate was of this truly excellent automobile was.
Dodge Challenger
Another one of his video stars, T.I. has proven again to the nation that American made muscles cars are still hot—especially when customized and tricked out. And the irony isn’t lost, since it happens to be top pick for law enforcement as well. However, T.I.’s is definitely much more appealing since it has special edition written all over it. T.I. can’t take all the credit for this tough, and definitely more-affordable-than-the-rest vehicle. Wiz Khalifa helped urge on its popularity in his “Black and Yellow” video, showing a different side of the Dodge brand. Of course, T.I. did his part to help the cause.
Rolls Royce
Think of it as the ultimate anniversary present—because that’s what it was. A gift for his spouse, Tamika “Tiny” Cottle, the Rolls Royce purchase for their 2nd anniversary was an excellent way to say, “I love you.” Her sparkling white ride provides a nice contrast to T.I.’s preferred fleet color of black. The beautiful Ghost also sets the bar high for all the regular husbands out there whose wives are pointing at T.I. as a good role model for husband behavior.
If cars are a reflection of the owner, then T.I.’s reputation probably says fast, powerful, timeless, one-of-a-kind and rich. It’s worth keeping an eye on what this music mogul’s next purchase is. One thing is for sure, T.I. definitely has the power to surprise. He could go for a Mercedes, or he may just make the Mustang cool again.
