* YOU BEEN SNAP * Riding in style: Kanye West heads to charity bash in Cannes arriving in a $1.7m limited edition Mercedes"

*MKILETEWA HAPA NA FLORA LYIMO DESIGNER*

When you're off to party with the famously extravagant Elton John, normal statements of wealth and fame just won't cut it.Luckily Kanye West knew just how to impress as he donned a tuxedo and arrived in a rare $1.7million Mercedes sports car.
The rapper, 33, tore himself away from partying on a string of multi-million dollar yachts in the south of France to enjoy a spin around the quaint streets of Cannes in a 75 Mercedes McLaren SLR Stirling Moss sport car.

Classy wheels: Kanye West and a friend made their way to the annual amfAR dinner and auction today in a rare Mercedes sports car worth more than $1.7m"

The powerful motor has a top speed of 217mph and there are believed to only be handful of the cars in existence.
Kanye and his friend were on their way to one of the most exciting Cannes parties of the year, the annual amfAR dinner and auction, held at the Hotel du Cap in the Cap d'Antibes.

Cruise control: Kanye and his friend drew admiring looks as they made their way through the streets of Cannes in the luxury sports car"

Behind the wheel: The Mercedes can reach speeds of up to 217mph, but there was little opportunity for the singer to trial any such speeds as he stuck to the strict 25mph Cannes speed limit"

And as the singer sat behind the wheel of the supercar in a black tuxedo there was no denying that the streamlined silver speedster was the ultimate power accessory.
The rapper joined a host of glittering stars from the film and fashion world at the black tie event. 
Only big names made the guest list including fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, actress Kristen Dunst and Oscar winner, Sean Penn.
Kanye and his friend will also have been hob-nobbing with the Cannes Film Festival President, Robert De Niro, who made a special guest appearance at the exclusive charity bash.
Later in the day, Kanye joined supermodel, Naomi Campbell, on stage at the amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS Gala to raise awareness for the cause.
Meanwhile, the hip hop star was seen earlier this week chilling in Cannes with his new friend Boris Becker.
The tennis legend and his wife Sharlely had rented a luxury yacht moored on the French Riviera during the Film Festival, and played host to Kanye and a party of other friends.

Ruling the road: Kanye makes every effort to arrive in style as he drives the sought-after sports car to Elton John's charity benefit in honour of the late Elizabeth Taylor"

Good cause: Kanye joined supermodel Naomi Campbell on stage at the amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS Gala to raise awareness for the cause.