Rapper Lil Wayne (real name: Dwayne Carter) is taking full advantage of
his chart-topping position, according to his 2008-2009 tour rider,
excerpts
of which you'll find below. The performer, who gets half his
six-figure fee in cash before a show, demands that he be lodged in the
"Presidential Suite" of a "5 star hotel." His room must be at least
1000 square feet, and the living room and bedroom have to be separated
by a door. Promoters must also be prepared to provide a "chartered Lear
JET" for Lil Wayne and his entourage. The performer's dressing room
needs to be "without oder" and stocked with two bottles of Hennessy
cognac ("XO Only!!!"). He also requires two bottles of Perrier-Jouet
champagne, though his people need to brush up on the spelling of
"Perrier." As for security, Lil Wayne needs a two-vehicle police escort
from the airport, and to and from the hotel and the concert venue. And
he also stipulates that four off-duty cops must accompany him during
these travels (while most rappers seek to distance themselves from law
enforcement, Lil Wayne describes this rider entry as a "MANDATORY
REQUIREMENT!!!"). While touring overseas, Lil Wayne requires
around-the-clock security provided by "FOUR (4) ARMED PERSONNEL.

his chart-topping position, according to his 2008-2009 tour rider,
excerpts
of which you'll find below. The performer, who gets half his
six-figure fee in cash before a show, demands that he be lodged in the
"Presidential Suite" of a "5 star hotel." His room must be at least
1000 square feet, and the living room and bedroom have to be separated
by a door. Promoters must also be prepared to provide a "chartered Lear
JET" for Lil Wayne and his entourage. The performer's dressing room
needs to be "without oder" and stocked with two bottles of Hennessy
cognac ("XO Only!!!"). He also requires two bottles of Perrier-Jouet
champagne, though his people need to brush up on the spelling of
"Perrier." As for security, Lil Wayne needs a two-vehicle police escort
from the airport, and to and from the hotel and the concert venue. And
he also stipulates that four off-duty cops must accompany him during
these travels (while most rappers seek to distance themselves from law
enforcement, Lil Wayne describes this rider entry as a "MANDATORY
REQUIREMENT!!!"). While touring overseas, Lil Wayne requires
around-the-clock security provided by "FOUR (4) ARMED PERSONNEL.



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