Questlove
Keynote Speaker: Musician, Music Journalist, Producer & Drummer for The Roots
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Questlove Biography
Ahmir Khalib Thompson, known professionally as Questlove, is a musician, drummer, record producer, disc jockey, filmmaker, music journalist, and actor. He is the drummer and joint frontman (with Black Thought) for the Grammy Award-winning band The Roots, which has been serving as the in-house band for "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" since 2014. Beyond his work with The Roots, Questlove has produced recordings for a wide range of artists, including Elvis Costello, Common, D'Angelo, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Bilal, Jay-Z, Nikka Costa, Al Green, Amy Winehouse, and John Legend, and he played drums on Christina Aguilera's song "Loving Me 4 Me" and Joss Stone's cover of the White Stripes' "Fell in Love with a Girl."
Questlove has received many accolades for his work, such as an Academy Award, six Grammy Awards, and a BAFTA Award. Notable wins include a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2000, and an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film for "Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)."
In addition to his music career, Questlove is the co-founder of the websites Okayplayer and OkayAfrica. He has also created and hosted the podcast Questlove Supreme, launched a weekly radio show on Pandora, and started his own publishing imprint, Auwa Books. He has written several books, including "Mo' Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove," "Soul Train: The Music, Dance, and Style of a Generation," "Something To Food About: Exploring Creativity with Innovative Chefs," "Creative Quest," and "Music Is History." His children's book "The Idea in You" was published in 2024.
Questlove made his directorial debut with the film "Summer of Soul," which won multiple awards, including Best Documentary at the 94th Academy Awards and the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. He is currently working on a feature documentary about J Dilla titled "Dilla Time." Moreover, he had an active role in the Broadway play "Fela!" as an associate producer and he was one of the producers of the cast album of the Broadway musical Hamilton. He is also an adjunct instructor at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University.
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How much does it cost to book Questlove for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Questlove, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Questlove are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $100,000 - $200,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Questlove, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Questlove speak about?
Questlove is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Entertainers, Celebrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Television & Film, Entertainment, Virtual, College and Authors.
Where does Questlove travel from?
Questlove generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Questlove?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Questlove for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Questlove for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Questlove or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Questlove is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Entertainers and Celebrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Questlove for live events is $100,000 - $200,000, and for virtual events $100,000 - $200,000. Questlove generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Common, Aloe Blacc and Janelle Monáe. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Questlove for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Questlove to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Questlove for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Questlove, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Questlove or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Questlove for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Questlove, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Questlove are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $100,000 - $200,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Questlove, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Questlove speak about?
Questlove is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Entertainers, Celebrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Television & Film, Entertainment, Virtual, College and Authors. -
Where does Questlove travel from?
Questlove generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Questlove?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Questlove for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Questlove for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Questlove or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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