Cars gifted to celebrities and their stories

Ferrari LaFerrari given as a push present

The story of celebrities receiving cars often involves luxury gifts from their partners or sponsors. Reality star Kylie Jenner received an incredible Ferrari LaFerrari as a “push present” from her boyfriend, Travis Scott, following the birth of their daughter.

The gift was publicly revealed on February 25, 2018. This specific hypercar was valued at over $1.4 million at the time and is part of a limited production run, with only 499 units ever sold to customers. The Italian machine boasts an astonishing combined output of 949 horsepower from its V-12 engine and electric motor, making it one of the most powerful road cars ever made.

LeBron James’ Hummer H2 for 18th birthday

One famous athlete who received a car as a gift is basketball star LeBron James. For his 18th birthday on Dec. 30, 2002, his mother, Gloria James, surprised him with a brand-new Hummer H2 SUV.

The large, luxury off-road vehicle was valued at $50,000 at the time of the gift. The H2 model features a large 6.0-liter V8 engine that produces 316 horsepower. The gift created some controversy since James was still in high school at the time.

Justin Bieber’s electric Karma turns chrome

Following that early birthday surprise, singer Justin Bieber received a unique car from his manager, Scooter Braun, on his 18th birthday, March 1, 2012. He was given a Fisker Karma, a plug-in hybrid sports car that cost about $100,000.

After receiving the electric vehicle, Bieber had it customized and wrapped in a shiny chrome color. Some outlets claimed Bieber later passed the Karma to Sean Kingston, while others reported he did not, so the fate of that specific car remains unclear.

Diddy’s big gift of a Maybach to his son

Another young celebrity who was surprised with an expensive car was Justin Dior Combs, the son of rapper Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. For his 16th birthday on Jan. 25, 2010, he received a Maybach sedan.

The luxury car was estimated to be worth $360,000. The Maybach is a high-end German brand known for its comfortable, private cabins. The lavish birthday celebration was later featured on the MTV reality series My Super Sweet 16.

Dwayne Johnson’s unexpected Ford Raptor gift

In July 2018, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson surprised his longtime stunt double and cousin, Tanoai Reed, with a custom Ford pickup as a thank-you for years of work.

In a separate 2021 moment tied to Red Notice, Johnson gave his own truck to a Navy veteran after a planned Porsche tie-in wasn’t possible.

Nicki Minaj’s bright pink Barbie Bentley

Moving from custom trucks to highly personalized luxury cars, rapper Nicki Minaj has a car she calls her “Barbie Bentley,” which is a Bentley Continental GT.

She showcased the unique car in December 2011, highlighting its bright pink color. The Continental GT cost well over $200,000 when new, and the W12 version produced about 567 horsepower.

Kim Kardashian’s neon green Mercedes truck

The trend of personalized, colorful cars continued when Kim Kardashian received a neon green Mercedes G series SUV from her husband, Kanye West, on August 26, 2018.

Kim fell in love with the car after renting a similar one in Miami, and the G-Wagon matched her sister Kylie Jenner’s orange one. Reports identified the gift as a G550 4×4²; its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine produced approximately 416 horsepower in U.S. specifications.

Jay-Z’s $2 million Bugatti for Beyoncé

Moving from big trucks to supercars, Beyoncé bought Jay-Z a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport for his Dec. 4, 2010, birthday, a car famed for 2.5-second 0–60 and 253 mph top speed.

The Veyron Grand Sport is a speedy car with an 8.0-liter W16 engine. It can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 253 miles per hour.

Kris Jenner’s Mokes are electric Christmas cars

Another celebrity showing generosity to family is Kris Jenner, who bought six electric Mokes for her children in December 2021 as Christmas gifts. Each Moke is worth about $20,000.

These small, low-speed electric cars are limited to a top speed of 25 miles per hour. The Mokes are powered by a 12-kilowatt-hour battery, providing a range of 40 miles on a full charge, making them ideal for short trips.

Cardi B gets a powerful Lamborghini Urus SUV

Moving from a small electric car to a huge SUV, rapper Cardi B was gifted a Lamborghini Urus by her husband, Offset, in October 2018. The Urus costs over $200,000 when new.

The sporty truck has a 4.0-liter V8 engine that creates 641 horsepower. The Urus has a top speed of 190 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest SUVs you can buy.

Sanjay Dutt’s gift of a Rolls-Royce Ghost

In Bollywood, actor Sanjay Dutt gave his wife, Maanyata Dutt, a luxurious Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan on November 29, 2010. The Ghost was worth approximately 3 crore Indian rupees, equivalent to about $660,000.

This large car is powered by a 6.6-liter V12 engine. Rolls-Royce is well-known for its quiet ride and top-level comfort, making it a very special gift for his wife after the birth of their twins.

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Elvis Presley’s mother’s pink Cadillac

The most iconic car gift is Elvis Presley’s 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 sedan, which he gave to his mother, Gladys, in 1955. Elvis bought the car on July 7, 1955, and had it repainted in the famous “Elvis Rose” color.

The 1955 model had a 331 cubic inch V8 engine that produced 250 horsepower. The car was later damaged, but the idea of a pink Cadillac became a famous symbol of his generosity.

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