Exotic Cars Loved by Hip Hop: Aston Martin

By Hardcore Critic
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Popularized by Rick Ross in 2010, the car originally made famous through the James Bond films has been a fixture in hip hop for some time. A decade ago, hip hop began a slow evolution. Mercedes-Benz and BMW dominated the rap game and they are still high-class cars, but they lost their exclusivity to the likes of Aston Martin.

Ten years ago, Jay-Z famously boasted an Aston Martin in the “’03 Bonnie & Clyde” music video with Beyonce. Several rappers own Aston Martins and Rick Ross returned a major spotlight to the brand with his Drake and Chrisette Michele-assisted late summer hit, “Aston Martin Music.” Many others have also been hands-on with the brand.

During the same time Rick Ross’ “Aston Martin Music” had become a major radio hit, the car company began working with Swizz Beatz. Known as a popular producer and record executive, Swizz Beatz is a businessman first and he has hands in several pots. The hip hop executive designed a few Aston Martin coupes.

Hip hop’s obsession with Aston Martin is one of the few love affairs that actually have been requited, seeing how Swizz Beatz worked with the car line. At the same time, Aston Martins have been a go-to punchline in raps, too. Nas spoke on the commercialism of the game and mentioned Aston Martin on his controversial album, Untitled. The boastful figures in the rap game also have used Aston Martins to display their extravagant lifestyles.

A few years ago, Birdman provided his Cash Money Records roster with gifts. Every year, Birdman offers gifts to his crew early in the year. During one of these major showings, Birdman gifted Lil Wayne with his Aston Martin. Though the Aston Martin is credited more toward Rick Ross, Jay-Z was one of the originators of Aston Martin in hip hop and Swizz Beatz was among the first hip hop members to actually make money with the company.

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Aston Martin Vanquish
The Aston Martin Vanquish is a highly-anticipated vehicle for 2013. Older models have been making their rounds for years. If any hip hop members currently own any, they have kept them under wraps thus far. But, it should go without doubt that soon enough the biggest names in the game will also own an Aston Martin Vanquish.

Watch the 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish preview below:

Aston Martin Rapide
Boasting a V12 engine, the Aston Martin Rapide is something Jay-Z should look into using the next time racing is the theme of one of his music videos. With rumors pointing to a new Jay-Z album in 2013, this is an open possibility. Of course, when net worths run as close to a billion as Jay-Z’s does, boasting becomes a bit redundant. The Aston Martin Rapide is has made its debut and was previewed a few months ago.

Watch Nipptown Motors’ preview of the 2013 Aston Martin Rapide below:

Aston Martin DB9
Another popular Aston Martin product, well all Aston Martin products are popular, is the DB9. Boasting the perfect stance and the ability to get up the highway when needed, the 2013 DB9 should make its hip hop debut any day now. In the meantime, Autocar let those in this class know what they are getting into.

Watch Autocar’s preview of the 2013 Aston Martin DB9 below:

Lil Wayne buys Aston Martin for Toya

Hip hop’s coolest ex-couple, Lil Wayne and Toya Carter, have remained close years after their divorce. Back in 2009, Lil Wayne was it when it came to hip hop. In 2009, Lil Wayne swept the Grammys, but the night before, he surprised his ex-wife with this Aston Martin. Later that year, Lil Wayne also boasted an Aston Martin in the “Bedrock” song, which Drake rapped about in his verse.

Watch “Bedrock” by Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj ft. Young Money below:

Rick Ross ft. Drake and Chrisette Michele – “Aston Martin Music”
Though Rick Ross is facing a major backlash for various reasons, he is responsible for making Aston Martins a popular and known subject in hip hop, once again. Rick Ross closed the summer of 2010 with “Aston Martin Music” and he told the story of a girl who took the wrap for her hustling man. In the meantime, Rick Ross also scored one of hip hop’s biggest hits of the year.

Watch “Aston Martin Music” by Rick Ross ft. Drake and Chrisette Michele below:

Swizz Beatz’ Aston Martin promotional
While he does not receive the same type of attention as Jay-Z, Diddy, Birdman, and 50 Cent, Swizz Beatz is a leading businessman. His net worth is steadily increasing and his business interests range well outside of hip hop. In 2010, Swizz Beatz landed a deal with Aston Martin, as he designed a vehicle for the company. Swizz Beatz also appeared in the Aston Martin Rapide 2011 commercial.