Ferrari, the acclaimed Italian car maker, is known for its high-performance luxury vehicles, coveted by many around the world. However, not everyone who can afford a Ferrari is allowed to buy one. There exists a so-called ‘blacklist’ that includes several prominent celebrities who have been barred from purchasing these cars for various reasons.
One common reason for landing on this list is modifying a Ferrari without the company’s approval. Ferrari has strict rules regarding how their cars should be treated and customized, and breaching these can lead to consequences.
Here are some of the well-known figures who have reportedly found themselves on Ferrari’s blacklist:
Pop sensation Justin Bieber once owned a Ferrari 458 Italia F1 Edition, but he ended up in hot water with the manufacturer for making unauthorized modifications. He had the car wrapped in electric blue instead of its original white at West Coast Customs and changed out the wheels and the steering wheel’s iconic prancing horse logo, as reported by Carbuyer.
Rapper 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, is another celebrity who allegedly made Ferrari’s blacklist. In 2020, he expressed his dissatisfaction with his 488 Ferrari on Facebook after its battery died. He posted pictures of it being towed and mentioned his interest in switching to a smart car. As per Experience Ferrari, promoting the brand image positively is crucial, and 50 Cent’s public complaints were likely not well-received.
Reality TV star and business mogul Kim Kardashian has also been seen more frequently in vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck, sparking rumors that she too is on the blacklist. Reports suggest that the Kardashian family did not maintain their Ferrari to the standards expected by the company. Moreover, Kardashian’s association with a controversial gift—a Ferrari received as a wedding present from a Malaysian businessman accused of financial fraud—might have also affected her standing with Ferrari.
Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather also reportedly made the list due to not adhering to Ferrari’s sales restrictions. Ferrari often places a hold on reselling their vehicles within a specific timeframe after purchase. However, Mayweather is said to have sold his Ferrari just a few months after acquiring it, according to Experience Ferrari.
For these celebrities, their actions and choices have supposedly led to being blacklisted by one of the most prestigious car manufacturers in the world, illustrating how even the wealthy and famous are not exempt from the consequences of not following the rules.