Appearance Fees

Want Nicki Minaj to make an appearance at your party? It'll cost you. See how much celebs charge to make public appearances.

Maino - The Brooklyn MC asks for $10,000 per appearance.

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Maino - The Brooklyn MC asks for $10,000 per appearance.

Paul Wall - The H-town rapper makes $11,000 plus rider per appearance.

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Paul Wall - The H-town rapper makes $11,000 plus rider per appearance.

Trina - The 31-year-old recently dropped her fifth album, “Amazin’.”

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Trina - The Diamond Princess will stop by your event for a cool $11,000.

Jim Jones - Dipset’s capo won’t show up unless he gets paid between $13.5k to $15k.

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Jim Jones - Dipset’s capo won’t show up unless he gets paid between $13.5k to $15k.

Jim Jones - Dipset’s capo won’t show up unless he gets paid between $13.5k to $15k.

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Jim Jones - Dipset’s capo won’t show up unless he gets paid between $13.5k to $15k.

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Jadakiss - Mr. Raspy earns between $13.5k to $15.5k plus rider for his appearances.

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Jadakiss - Mr. Raspy earns between $13.5k to $15.5k plus rider for his appearances.

Bun B - Port Arthur’s finest usually charges $16,000 plus rider for an appearance.

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Bun B - Port Arthur’s finest usually charges $16,000 plus rider for an appearance.

Joe - This R&B vet may not be too high on the charts these days, but he gets $17,000 plus his rider every time he steps into an event.

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Joe - This R&B vet may not be too high on the charts these days, but he gets $17,000 plus his rider every time he steps into an event.

Lloyd - The “You” singer will add cache to your event for $17,000.

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Lloyd - The “You” singer will add cache to your event for $17,000.

Ginuwine - Ginuwine still makes a lot of money off appearances. The singer asks for $16k-$20k plus rider.

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Ginuwine - Ginuwine still makes a lot of money off appearances. The singer asks for $16k-$20k plus rider.

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Waka Flocka (@wakaflocka1017) - Waka Flocka wanted to set the record straight after a report that hit the web. TWEET: "Now let me get back to this money I got a show n Cleveland N now allhiphop.com saying I'm missing shows I never n my life let a fan down."

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Waka Flocka Flame - Waka’s got his money up indeed. The “O Let’s Do It” star makes up to $22,000 plus rider for an appearance.

The Game - Chuck Taylor may be 30, but he’s still going hard. His fourth project, “The R.E.D.” drops July 6.

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The Game - Chuck Taylor generates roughly $22,000 plus his rider every time he makes an appearance.

Melanie Fiona - The singer makes between $20,000 to $25,000 per appearance.

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Melanie Fiona - The singer makes between $20,000 to $25,000 per appearance.

Fat Joe (@joeycrackts) - Shout out to Fat Joe who tweeted his appearance on "106 & Park" with a side of exclamation points! TWEET: "Tune in to 106 and Park 2day Performing!!! Live!!!! Darkside!!'

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Fat Joe - Joey Crack’s fee varies. When it comes to arena concerts, the Bronx rapper demands between $22,000 to $35,000 plus his rider. Joe asks for $13,000 to $16,000 for appearances.

Monica - It takes about $35,000 plus her rider for Monica to make an appearance.

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Monica - It takes about $35,000 plus her rider for Monica to make an appearance.

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Monica - It takes about $35,000 plus her rider for Monica to make an appearance.

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Monica - It takes about $35,000 plus her rider for Monica to make an appearance.

Nicki Minaj (@Nickiminaj) - Nicki Minaj announced a change in her album release date. TWEET: "Tho the release date (for all intents & purposes) for Pink Friday is 11.23.10 , it will be made available everywhere on 11.22.10." TWEET 2: "Implemented by the Record Company, I am neither happy nor upset by this minor change. ThankYou."

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Nicki Minaj - No album yet and Nicki Minaj is already making beaucoup bucks. Ludacris most likely got her at a bargain price, but these days it costs roughly $35,000 for Young Money’s first lady to spit bars on your track.

B.o.B - Scoring two consecutive Top 5 hits on the Billboard 100 has allowed B.o.B to raise his price. The Grand Hustle rapper presently earns between $35,000 to $65,000 to make an appearance.

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B.o.B - Scoring two consecutive Top 5 hits on the Billboard 100 has allowed B.o.B to raise his price. The Grand Hustle rapper presently earns between $35,000 to $65,000 to make an appearance.

Soulja Boy (@souljaboytellem) - Is Soulja Boy performing at the 2010 BET Awards? “Word on the street is I shoulda performed PRETTY BOY SWAG! Don't worry we got the BET Awards coming ;)”

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Soulja Boy - SB won’t bring his pretty boy swag to an event unless he receives between $40,000 to $45,000 plus his rider for his appearance.

Dipset - Now that they’re reunited, Dipset earns up to $45,000 plus rider for an appearance.

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Dipset - Now that they’re reunited, Dipset earns up to $45,000 plus rider for an appearance.

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Kid Cudi - Cudi's a repeat offender...or victim, depending on how you look at it. Cudder's Cleveland show was rudely interrupted when a fan ironically jumped on stage during "Pursuit of Happiness." CuDi didn't miss a beat as security quickly got the stage-crasher off the stage and escorted him. That wasn't enough. Cudi took matters into his own hands moments later when he jumped off stage and approached the fan himself.

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Kid CuDi - Cudder presently charges up to $55,000 per appearance plus his rider.

Gucci Mane - Gucci doesn’t move unless serious cash is involved. The Atlanta rapper makes up to $60,000 plus travel per appearance.

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Gucci Mane - Gucci doesn’t move unless serious cash is involved. The Atlanta rapper makes up to $60,000 plus travel per appearance.

Young Jeezy - Jeezy is near the top of rap’s food chain for a reason. Mr. 17.5 gets $65,000 per appearance plus travel and his rider.

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Young Jeezy - Jeezy is near the top of rap’s food chain for a reason. Mr. 17.5 gets $65,000 per appearance plus travel and his rider.

The O'Jays - Oldie but goodie is right. The legendary soul group asks for $80,000 plus rider to show up at events.

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The O'Jays - Oldie but goodie is right. The legendary soul group asks for $80,000 plus rider to show up at events.

T.I. - Want the king of the south to turn your event into a royal affair? It’ll cost you. Word is Tip commands up to $110,000 plus his rider to show up.

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T.I. - Want the king of the south to turn your event into a royal affair? It’ll cost you. Word is Tip commands up to $110,000 plus his rider to show up.