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• The 2011 Mustang GT is set to make its hip-hop debut alongside Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly as part of his upcoming album's artwork
• DUB Magazine tricked-out a 2011 Mustang GT for Nelly that features a gloss black exterior paint job, flat black racing stripes and 22-inch Pirelli tires in the front and 24-inch tires in the rear

The 2011 Mustang 5.0-liter V-8 is set to make its hip-hop debut alongside Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly as part of his upcoming album's artwork. The album, set to launch this spring, will feature a tricked-out 2011 Mustang GT customized by DUB Magazine.

The 35-year-old rapper, actor and mogul, who was most recently ranked third on Billboard Magazine's "Artist of the Decade List," says the Mustang is one of the hottest muscle cars ever to hit the streets.

"I don't care where you grew up, everyone knows the Mustang. At some point, you've had a conversation about a Mustang – and it was probably one about you wanting to get behind the wheel of one," says Nelly. "I've always loved the Mustang; the vehicle has power to the point where you can't help but want to hit the pedal. And the newest one? More power, hotter style."

Nelly's tricked-out Mustang GT came to life after the artist caught a glimpse of the vehicle while inside the walls of Ford's design studio a little more than a year ago as part of a partnership tied to the launch of the 2009 Ford Flex. Since then, Nelly has collaborated with Ford's design team and DUB's customization team to make the Mustang his own while still keeping the vehicle true to its muscle car roots.

Crystal Worthem, Ford's Multicultural Marketing communications manager, says Nelly is an amazing partner for Ford: Nelly has an impressive history within the entertainment world, just as the Mustang has a strong history within the automotive world.

"Nelly is a true car guy, there's no denying that. When Nelly expressed interest in wanting to partner with Ford on the all-new 2011 Ford Mustang GT, we knew it was a perfect fit," said Worthem.

"The Mustang has such appeal within the urban market. Since it was launched, the vehicle has made appearances in several of the most popular urban films," Worthem added. "This was just a great opportunity for Ford, and we're excited that the Mustang GT is going to be a part of one of the most anticipated albums of 2010."

The exterior of the vehicle features a custom gloss black paint job with flat black racing stripes and a Street Scenes body kit complete with custom 22- and 24-inch wheels and Pirelli tires. The vehicle also includes a billet grille, hood scoop, tinted taillights, angel eyes headlights and a Borla exhaust.

In addition, the interior is a complete suede and leather design with a custom JL Audio system that includes two 12-inch subwoofers, amps and speakers.

Nelly says he can't wait to hit the streets in his 2011 Mustang GT.

"I'm itching to get behind the wheel of my Mustang and really take it out on the streets. This vehicle being a part of my album artwork is just a reflection of the direction and feel that the album has. To be able to partner with Ford again on another vehicle that is going to change the automotive game is exciting," said Nelly.

RickyD

Did they enlarge the back fender ?

bpmurr

Looks like some kind of wide body kit.

topbliss

what da heck are those white things hangin out of his shoes?

codeman94

that side scoop treatment actaully looks pretty cool.

PTRocks

It's sheet metal. You can see them doing the mods in this video (no good shots of the finished result, though)

LLZuB

Looks ight, i'd have to see a picture of the back end to make my final decision on it

Red Jay

part of his shoes/boots...lol

Twin Turbo

A bit too OTT for me, although I'd need to see some other angles before making a final judgment. Halo headlamps though? I want to see those!

topbliss

sexy..

memphisstylee

heres some more shots http://www.dubmag.net/cars/auto-news...011-mustang-gt

yeahyouknwit

I like it minus the Dub emblems

memphisstylee

I dont mind the staggered look of bigger wheels in the rear but I think it wouldve looked a lot better lowered with 20/22 or even 20/20. 24's arent meant for our cars lol

LLZuB

Looks better than the GT350 to me lol

tacbear

How did he get a 2011 Mustang????????????????????????????/////////

BA Mustang

Change out the rims and the DUB emblems and that would be sweet!

handythomas

Hi!!
Really looks cool. Apply some Vinyl.
The video is also cool. Thanks for sharing.

Mitchell Colvin

It seems to me just like a PR stunt. Get Nelly to back it and sales will increase (among the younger crowd). The Jap market has this demographic by the gonads. Either way, i'd rather see Nelly in a mustang than any other. Couldn't hurt the sales... but the shoes might.

SteelTownStang

Old thread, but I just saw his (Nelly) "Just a Dream" music video, which features this DUB Mustang. Awesome car!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6O2ncUKvlg&ob=av3em