15 '90s Pop Stars Who Drive Beaters (And 5 Biggest Stars Today)

Whatever the differences between 1990s pop stars and today's pop stars, there are a few similarities. Firstly, the type of music they produce has largely not changed: aside from heavier beats and modern electronics, the style of pop music is the backbone of modern culture. People love it, especially young people. And, oddly enough, more and more young people are aging every year, which means that these megastars have more and more fans!

Who knows, at some point 90s stars like Ricky Martin and Alanis Morissette might be completely forgotten. However, we doubt it because the only thing that keeps them relevant in this ever-changing world is their music. Their legacy is in their melodies and that's something no one can take away from them. Like it or not, these pop stars have had a lasting impact on culture all over the world and new stars will continue to influence people as the years go by.

Yet some of these pop stars, both from the 1990s and the modern era, drive dubious cars. It's not really a hipster fad or a trendy thing, but rather that they just don't care what other people think about what they drive. In the same way, they remain rich and powerful: they carefully store their wallets. Sure, there are probably a lot of pop stars who drive cars they can't afford, but the big names have nothing to prove. Their work speaks for itself.

Here are 15 pop stars from the 1990s and five today who drive lemons.

20 90s Lemon: 1993 Acura Legend Ludacris

Ludacris may not be what you think of when you think of 1990s pop stars, but he started his career before the turn of the century, on a grand scale. And for a while, he was one of the most popular rappers in the game. Now he is one of the biggest movie stars, regularly appearing in movies. Fast and furious franchise since the second film. Even when he was successful, he still drove his 1993 Acura Legend. It's not a lemon per se, but for someone worth $25 million, it's definitely not what you'd expect. He was such a positive figure for the Acura brand that he was even fully restored (at 280,000 miles).

19 Lemon 90s: Mini Cooper Britney Spears

Britney Spears is as popular as ever after going through a mental health crisis in the early 2000s. You basically can't even name your child "Britney" right now, because that name is synonymous with her. The "Oh... I did it again" superstar is worth $215 million, but she prefers to drive a small Mini Cooper that costs less than $22,000. She's had her fair share of cool cars: Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and the like, but she's been seen driving this car more than anyone else. This is one way to keep your bank account full: don't waste it on frivolous things!

18 90s Lemon: Justin Timberlake's Volkswagen Jetta

It seems fitting to continue Britney Spears with her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake. Many young people these days may not even know that they once dated and were the most powerful couple in the world of pop music. *NSYNC turned solo superstar is worth $230 million but drives a Volkswagen Jetta. And it's not new. This car had a starting price of just $16,000 making it one of the cheapest new cars on the market! But he has good gas mileage, is reliable and will get JT from point A to point B. JT could own a 14,000XNUMX Jetta if he wanted to, but he prefers to keep his bank account in perfect order and we cannot blame him.

17 Modern Lemon: Smart Fortwo by Justin Bieber

Let's follow one Justin to another: current pop sensation Justin Bieber. He may not be as well liked as JT, but he is perhaps more successful. You can't slander a guy for knowing how to market himself. The singer-songwriter is already one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold 150 million records worldwide, and nearly everything he releases becomes a No. 1 hit. He has some of the coolest cars on the planet, but he's also been seen in this dirty matte black Smart Fortwo, which is a dubious choice for a $265 million guy.

16 Lemon 90s: Toyota Sienna Brand McGrath

Mark McGrath is probably best known today as a TV show host. Additionally и Don't forget the lyrics! But he's also the singer for Sugar Ray. He may only cost $6 million ("only" compared to other pop stars on this list), but he knows how to stretch a dollar. He prefers to drive this family car, a 2014 Toyota Sienna, although he could own more expensive cars. However, he also has a $47,000 Cadillac XTS in his garage – a car he puts 10 out of 10 and calls his favorite car from his favorite car company. But Sienna is more comfortable.

15 Lemon 90s: Volkswagen Beetle by Will.I.Am

You can dress up the VW Beetle however you want, and all the bells and whistles can turn it into a Dick Tracy car from the future. But the VW Beetle will always be considered a lemon if it's driven by a superstar. Will.I.Am, known from The Black Eyed Peas, is worth $75 million. He is also the owner of the IAMAUTO car company, where he customizes and defaces great cars (like this Beetle and the DeLorean DMC-12) to make them one of a kind. It is reported that the creation of this car cost him $900,000! The work was done by Austin Weiss of The Garage and West Coast Customs, but he can't be blamed for this monster because it was clearly the design Will.I.Am wanted.

14 90s Lemon: Mark Wahlberg's Toyota Sienna

Mark Wahlberg has one of the most successful careers in modern film history. He's worth $255 million and seems to be doing every major role you can think of. But did you know that the action movie star actually started out as a rapper named Marky Mark? If you're old enough, then yes, you probably knew that. He was a sensation in the 1990s, and just like now, chicks loved his Boston bad boy rapper persona. He owns some cool cars but prefers the Toyota Sienna - what's wrong with superstars and this van? He made a few modifications to make it a little cooler (tinted windows, non-original tires, etc.), but at its core, it's still a lemon.

13 Modern Lemon: Selena Gomez's Ford Escape

Selena Gomez has a bright future ahead of her and a bright past behind her. She received wide acclaim for her role as Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place on Disney, and then much wider recognition when she became Justin Bieber's girlfriend. Despite the fact that their relationship did not last long, her fame was entrenched in popular culture. She is a very successful music artist in her own right and has a net worth of $60 million. So why does she drive a Ford Escape, you ask? Well, she got her driver's license late, and the Escape is a pretty reliable car with good fuel economy. She clearly isn't overly concerned with what people think of her choice of car.

12 Lemon 90s: Pontiac Bonneville Kid of the Rock

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Kid Rock may only have two or three famous songs, and one of them you probably can't even pronounce (Bah Whit Da... what?), but it's still worth $80 million. So, he managed to survive on his few hits and have a fantastic musical career for himself. He has some amazing cars in his collection, but this Pontiac Bonneville that he paid $225,000 for is not one of them. He is ostentatious and glamorous, like the man himself, but this luxury does not make him less lemony. He's got two giant Texas Longhorns on his grille, some sort of saddle-like leather interior that was designed by celebrity designer Nudy Cohn to match his cowboy image, but it looks a little silly.

11 Lemon of the 90s: Paul Weller's Mini Cooper

Like the Toyota Sienna, the Mini Cooper is a car you'll see over and over again on this list, probably because it's affordable, agile, and fun to drive. This is a good car to hide from the paparazzi. Paul Weller is probably the most famous pop star you've never heard of if you live in the US. He is not an international crossover star, but rather a big name in the UK. In fact, he has been compared to David Bowie in terms of originality and influence. His Mini is painted in pinstriped pink and brown and was auctioned off for charity. It was an ugly car, sure, but at least it helped some people. Weller drove a Mini all his life, like many real Brits.

10 Lemon of the 90s: Toyota Mirai by Lance Bass

Lance Bass is, of course, best known for his membership in the hugely successful boy band *NSYNC, as well as his solo career. He's worth $22 million, so he can afford any car he wants, but he drives a Toyota Mirai. It's not a lemon in the usual sense: it's the first fuel cell car to be sold to the public and costs $58,500. Bass was also the spokesperson for the car when it first came out. That being said, it's still a 151-horsepower Toyota, not a Lamborghini or a Ferrari, so it fits into that lemon category. But hey, Lamborghini and Ferrari can't claim 66 mpg, can they?

9 Modern Lemon: Ford Focus RS Lily Allen

You can put the RS to the end, but at the end of the day, Lily Allen's light green car is still just a Ford Focus that becomes a lemon when it's owned by a huge $20 million pop star. She first rose to prominence through Myspace, which may amaze some people - those who still remember this ancient place - and her first single was called "Smile" and reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in 2006. the sports version of the car costs 41,120 $350 and has XNUMX horsepower. Sure, Lily can own any car she wants, but she seems too busy putting singles on Billboard to care.

8 Lemon of the 90s: Volkswagen Jetta Alanis Morissette

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Alanis Morissette may be unfamiliar to many young people, but she was one of the biggest names in 90s music. The former child actress-turned-dance-pop diva has evolved over time into one of the most popular singer-songwriters on the planet. She's worth $45 million but still prefers to drive a Volkswagen Jetta, just like Justin Timberlake. She has been active in the music business since 1991 as an artist and producer as well as an actress. Having sold over 75 million records worldwide during her illustrious career, she has been named "Queen of Alternative Rock" by Rolling Stone magazine.

7 Lemon of the 90s: Shania Twain's Dodge Ram 2500

Another superstar with countless Billboard hits under her belt, Shania Twain has sold 100 million records in her career, making her the best-selling female artist in country music history and one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Her honorary title of "Queen of Country Pop" is well deserved. She has some pretty fantastic cars in her collection, but one she's been seen driving a few times is her Dodge Ram 2500, a $32,000 heavy truck that definitely fits her country roots. Her 1997 album, come on over, spawned 12 singles and became the best-selling studio album of all time by a girl group in any genre, with 40 million copies sold.

6 Lemon of the 90s: Jeep Wrangler by Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez, affectionately referred to by the vast majority as J-Lo, is one of the biggest stars on the planet. Even Trevor Noah (from The Daily Show fame) told a story where lines filled with celebrities at a club parted like the Red Sea to let J-Lo in. She's been spotted with Bentleys, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin and more, but she's also often seen driving her older generation Jeep Wrangler, which doesn't look like it would fit a pop star. For a superstar worth $400 million (currently topping the list) and making $40 million a year, that makes the Wrangler even more confusing. But J-Lo will drive what she likes.

5 Modern Lemon: Adele's Mini Cooper

In 2017, Adele ranked 18th on the Forbes Celebrity Earnings 100 list, earning a staggering $69 million. At the time, her net worth was estimated at $135 million, but after several big shows on the world stage, that's probably more. Not many artists can get away with namesake names (like Beyoncé), but Adele pulls it off flawlessly. And she has a bagpipe to back it up, as she is undeniably one of the best female singers of the modern era of pop music. She drives a Mini Cooper, like many other pop stars, it seems because she loves to run around in it. Unlike others who are indifferent to their cars, Adele actually loves her Mini.

4 Lemon 90s: Chevrolet Suburban Ricky Martina

You might expect an exotic superstar like Ricky Martin to drive around in an Aston Martin or a Ferrari or something super fancy, but you'd be wrong. Sure, the 'Livin' La Vida Loca' pop star has been seen in similar cars, but he's also been seen in a Chevrolet Suburban that doesn't seem to match his character at all. With a net worth of $60 million and over 70 million albums sold worldwide, Ricky is one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time. Throughout the 90s he was the powerhouse of the music world and although his fame has since waned, he will always be remembered and a legend.

3 90s Lemon: Christina Aguilera's Lincoln Town Car

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Christina Aguilera rose to fame around the same time as Britney Spears, effectively becoming her rival for the title of the world's fairest and hottest pop star by the late 90s. She has an epic car collection filled with pink Bentleys, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Range Rover and more, but she also, oddly enough, has this Lincoln Town Car. Maybe it has sentimental value for her. The superstar is worth $160 million and has sold 75 million records, so she clearly has no money problems. She was also the only musical artist under the age of 30 to be included in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Singers of All Time in 2008.

2 90s Lemon: Dave Matthew's Subaru Outback

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Dave Matthews is an acoustic pop star with soft singing that everyone wants to be friends with. He seems like a cold guy to hang out with. He is also worth $300 million making him one of the most successful people on this list. His band, properly named the Dave Matthews Band, holds the record for seven consecutive No. 1 albums on the Billboard charts at the time of their release in 2018. Come tomorrow. He also drives a Subaru Outback, which only adds to his composure. He acted in films and between 2000 and 2010 his band sold more tickets and made more money than any other band in the US.

1 Modern Lemon: Katy Perry's Smart Fortwo

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Katy Perry is worth $330 million thanks to her album sales, tours, merchandise sales, endorsements and her celebrity role as a judge on American Idol. That figure is up from $125 million in 2016 - just three years ago - so you could say she's doing just fine. With over 100 million records sold, she's one of the best-selling music artists of all time, but she drives a Smart Fortwo (among other cooler cars) just like Justin Bieber. Who knows what her rationale for a Smart car is, but it really doesn't matter - she seems to excel at just about everything she does. If anyone can make Fortwo look good, it's Katy Perry.

Sources: DMB Tabs, Forbes and This Is Insider.