A History of Cars in Rap: From Cadillacs to Impalas, Maybachs to My 911

Matt Preira September 6, 2012 7:35AM

Alongside big booty bitches and towering stacks of money, exorbitantly expensive automobiles are one of the most treasured motifs in hip-hop. Cars don't merely take you from one place to the next. No, these gas guzzlers also represent your personal style. Hell, Rick Ross even named a music group after his ride.

From the Impala to the 911, different rappers have repped different rides over the years. What follows is a loose history of cars in rap.

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Matt Preira