Saul Williams
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Actor, Acclaimed Poet & Musician
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Saul Williams Biography
Saul Williams first gained recognition in 1996 when he won the title of Nuyorican Poets Cafe's Grand Slam Champion. His talents were further recognized in 1998 when he starred in the independent film "Slam," which took home the Sundance Festival Grand Jury Prize and the Cannes Camera D'Or. Williams continued to explore his artistic capabilities by releasing the album "Amethyst Rock Star" in 2001, produced by Rick Rubin, and later released "The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!" co-produced by Trent Reznor in 2007. His music repertoire expanded in 2011 with "Volcanic Sunlight," showcased at London's Hoxton Bar Kitchen, and "MartyrLoserKing," released in 2016.
Williams' acting career also includes a lead role in the Broadway musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me," featuring Tupac Shakur's music, which opened in 2014. He received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in "Akilla's Escape" in 2020. Apart from acting, Williams ventured into film direction with "Neptune Frost," which premiered at Cannes Directors' Fortnight in 2021. He also made his mark in poetry with collections such as "The Seventh Octave" and "The Dead Emcee Scrolls". Williams' diverse talents and contributions to various fields were recognized in his appearance on The Colbert Report. In 2025, he was featured in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners."
Williams' accomplishments extend to his collaborations with other artists, contributing to albums like Janelle Monáe's "The ArchAndroid" and Christian Scott's "Ancestral Recall". He has also demonstrated his prowess in the alternative hip-hop music scene and as a spoken word artist. Williams' activism in anti-corporate and anti–Iraq War efforts, along with his involvement in LGBTQ advocacy within the arts community. His educational background includes Morehouse College and Tisch School of the Arts.
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What topics does Saul Williams speak about?
Saul Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Actor, Author, College, Poetry, Diversity & Inclusion, Inspirational, Graduation, Journalist and Celebrity.
Who is the agent for Saul Williams?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Saul Williams 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 Saul Williams for your next private or corporate function.
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Saul Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Actor and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Saul Williams for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Saul Williams can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Common, James McBride and John Legend. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Saul Williams for an upcoming event.
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My Experience Living Abroad: A Black American Artist & Afro-Futurism
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The Connection between Hip-Hop & Poetry
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The Evolution of Hip-Hop
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An Evening of Poetry
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Saul Williams, The English Beat to perform at The Pyramid Scheme
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Pyramid Scheme has booked a pair of high-profile shows: Poet and hip-hop artist Saul Williams, and reformed 1980s 2 Tone ska band The English Beat...
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A Different Kind of Dance: Saul Williams' Volcanic Sunlight
From a man who's known as much for his biting, verbose cultural and political criticism, it was hard to know what to expect from a new record that was called, by the artist himself in the press release announcing it, "a dance album." But spoken-word poet, writer, musician, and activist Saul Williams hasn't gone soft on Volcanic Sunlight, his fourth full-length album. It's just that his priorities changed...
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How do I book Saul Williams to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Saul Williams 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 Saul Williams, 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 Saul Williams or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Saul Williams for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Saul Williams, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Saul Williams, 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 Saul Williams speak about?
Saul Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Actor, Author, College, Poetry, Diversity & Inclusion, Inspirational, Graduation, Journalist and Celebrity. -
Who is the agent for Saul Williams?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Saul Williams 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 Saul Williams 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 Saul Williams 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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