Ben Baller Tries to Prove Porsche 918 Ownership During Heated Online Beef

Celebrity jeweler Ben Baller found himself in an unusual online showdown this week after entrepreneur Kamran Farid challenged his claim that he owns one of Porsche’s rarest modern supercars: the 918 Spyder. What followed was a public battle of wealth, cars and credibility that quickly became more entertaining than either side likely intended.

The dispute centers on Baller’s claim that he owns a Porsche 918 Spyder, a car Farid openly questioned during a live conversation between the two. Farid, who founded Ultimate Thumb-wrestling League, suggested that people frequently exaggerate their wealth online and challenged Baller to provide straightforward proof that the highly collectible Porsche was actually his.

Baller pushed back forcefully, insisting that nobody had ever caught him lying about his possessions. Rather than immediately producing a photograph of the Porsche, however, he began highlighting another part of his business empire: his Los Angeles jewelry operation and the value of the inventory inside it.

During the exchange, Baller reportedly said his store could have between $7 million and $8 million worth of jewelry on hand at any given time. He then offered to demonstrate the scale of his operation, asking Farid whether he wanted to go to the store.

Baller subsequently called his jewelry store while the conversation was taking place, apparently seeking an employee who could verify the amount of jewelry inventory he had. The move, however, did little to settle the argument because the original question was about the Porsche—not the value of Baller’s jewelry business. Farid reportedly responded by laughing at the attempted proof.

The conversation ended without Baller publicly producing the evidence Farid had requested. Farid then took the argument to social media, where he showcased his own Porsche 918 Spyder alongside other vehicles and continued challenging Baller to simply post a picture of the car he claims to own.

The choice of vehicle makes the dispute particularly notable. Porsche produced just 918 examples of the 918 Spyder, making it one of the most exclusive modern Porsche models. The plug-in hybrid hypercar combines a naturally aspirated V8 with electric motors and produces a total of 887 horsepower.

Its rarity has also made the 918 extremely valuable on the collector market. A 2015 example sold through RM Sotheby’s for nearly $2 million, while another low-mileage example listed in 2026 carried a price approaching $3 million. Actual values vary substantially based on mileage, specifications, provenance and condition.

That makes Farid’s challenge difficult to dismiss as a debate over an ordinary luxury car. Ownership of a 918 Spyder is a significant claim because the vehicle is both exceptionally rare and easily identifiable. At the same time, the public exchange does not establish that Baller does not own one; it simply shows that he did not provide the particular proof Farid demanded during the confrontation.

The feud ultimately became another example of how luxury-car culture and social media can turn personal wealth into public competition. Baller attempted to counter the accusation by demonstrating the value of his jewelry business, while Farid kept the challenge narrowly focused on the Porsche. For now, the simplest way to end the dispute would appear to be exactly what Farid requested: a picture of the 918.