Discover the limited Rolls‑Royce Cullinan Black Badge uniquely painted by Vietnamese‑born graffiti artist Cyril Kongo. Explore its bespoke interior, stellar roof and pricing. Learn more now!
Rolls‑Royce has taken its ultra‑luxury SUV, the Cullinan Black Badge, to a new artistic height by teaming up with Vietnamese‑born graffiti maestro Cyril Kongo. The collaboration resulted in five hand‑crafted, one‑off SUVs that blend high‑performance engineering with bold, street‑art flair.
Who Is Cyril Kongo?
Cyril Kongo, born Cyril Phan in 1969 to a Vietnamese father and French mother, grew up in the Congo after his family moved there in 1975. He began tagging walls at 18 and quickly rose to international fame, working with brands such as Chanel, Hermès, Daum and Richard Mille. His signature blend of vivid colour, abstract forms and pop‑culture references makes him a perfect partner for a bespoke Rolls‑Royce project.
Design Process: From Sketch to Showroom
The project was developed on the high‑performance Cullinan Black Badge platform at Rolls‑Royce’s Bespoke Collective in the UK. Kongo worked side‑by‑side with the factory’s interior specialists, shaping every detail from the exterior paint to the cabin’s colour story.
Exterior – A Canvas of Light
The body receives a “Blue Crystal Over Black” metallic finish that shifts to a striking blue hue under sunlight. For the first time, Rolls‑Royce applied a gradient coachline on the Cullinan: the left side fades from red to yellow, while the right side transitions from orange to turquoise. Kongo’s emblem appears along the coachline, on the Bespoke badge and on illuminated treadplates, creating a seamless fusion of art and engineering.
Interior – Four‑Tone Artistry
Inside, each of the five cars features a black‑veined wood veneer (19 pieces per vehicle) that serves as a backdrop for hand‑painted graffiti. The cabin is divided into four colour zones – Phoenix Red, Turquoise, Forge Yellow and Mandarin Orange – applied to seats, stitching, trim and even the iconic Rolls‑Royce “RR” head‑rest logo. The Starlight Headliner, a hallmark of Rolls‑Royce, boasts 1,344 micro‑LED points; Kongo added planetary motifs, constellations and quantum‑physics symbols, creating a night‑sky that glows with eight different shooting‑star effects.
Craftsmanship
After the wood veneer is pre‑finished by the Interior Surface Centre, Kongo hand‑paints each graphic using a mix of spray, brush and airbrush techniques. The surfaces are then sealed with ten layers of lacquer and hand‑polished to a mirror finish. The 23‑inch Black Badge wheels feature four brake caliper colours that echo the interior palette.
Pricing & Availability
In the United States, the Cullinan Black Badge starts at roughly $500,000. Customisation and the exclusive Kongo artwork can push the final price well beyond the base figure. In Vietnam, the same model is offered through official channels at about 42 billion VND. All five bespoke Cullinans have already found owners.
Why It Matters
This collaboration underscores Rolls‑Royce’s commitment to personalization beyond traditional monograms. By inviting a world‑renowned graffiti artist into its Bespoke programme, the brand bridges the gap between classic luxury and contemporary street culture, delivering a vehicle that is as much a work of art as it is a performance SUV.
For enthusiasts and collectors, the Cyril Kongo Cullinan represents a rare convergence of automotive engineering, fine craftsmanship and urban artistry – a true collector’s piece for the modern era.