Touré
Keynote Speaker: Music Journalist, Cultural Critic, TV Personality, Former Host of "The Cycle"
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Touré Biography
Toure is a well-known author and arguably the top music journalist in the country as well as one of the most well versed journalist and minds on social justice and race in America. He spent years as a pop culture correspondent at CNN before moving to MSNBC where he hosted daily news program "The Cycle."
Toure is an author, cultural critic, music journalist and television personality best known as co-host of MSNBC’s The Cycle. Prior to that he was CNN's pop culture correspondent and hosted an interview series "On The Record" on Fuse. He 25 years of experience interviewing and writing about hiphop. He is one of the best known and most respected hiphop journalists and one of the key people who have covered the genre. He worked with KRS-One, Nas, and Rakim on their autobiographies. He also wrote the definitive Prince biography "I Would Die 4 You: Why Prince became an Icon". He has more credibility within hiphop than any other media figure.
He was also the host of the Hip-hop Shop at Fuse where he interviewed Jay-Z, Diddy, 50 Cent, Lady Gaga, J-Lo, and many more. He was also the Pop Culture Correspondent at CNN. He’s the author of five books including "I Would Die 4 U: Why Prince Became An Icon" and "Who’s Afraid of Post-Blackness?" which was named one of the Most Notable Books of 2011 by the New York Times and the Washington Post. For over a decade he was the main hip-hop writer at Rolling Stone where he did cover stories on Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, DMX, Lauryn Hill, 50 Cent, Migos, and more. His writing has also appeared in the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Source, and more.
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Touré Speaking Topics
You will understand how people climb the pop culture ladder after this discussion with speaker Toure about the mediums, messages, and branding efforts needed to command the attention of millions and become a pop culture star. This will be examined through the prism of three case studies: Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, and Justin Bieber. Ultimately pop stars are repositories for our dreams they represent who we want to be, either in life or for a night. Fans live vicariously through the star. Toure explores how to build and display a life that people aspire to.
Hip-hop is a culture that defines America and is defined by America, and no one has interviewed more of hip-hop's most pivotal figures than Toure. With a unique understanding of hip-hop and its power, importance, and place in our lives, he lays out some key life lessons we can take from hip-hop, including those of self-reliance, self-empowerment, fearlessness, making lemonade out of life's lemons, and the value of crowning yourself a king. Toure is one of the ultimate hip-hop authorities and there is no one who can lead a more insightful discussion on hip-hop today.
Modern racism is far more fluid and subtle than the racism of our parents and grandparents. We often encounter moments where we feel we have received racist treatment but if we tried to explain it to others they would not understand. So what do we do? In this speech, Toure outlines several concrete things we can do to combat racism, based on his interviews with psychologists and sociologists. He explains that racism is not truly a comment on you or your ability, but on the person who is being racist.
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How much does it cost to book Touré for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Touré, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Touré are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Touré, 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 Touré speak about?
Touré is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Television & Film, Journalism, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Host & Emcee, Music, College, Inspirational, Social Activism, Black History Month and Culture.
Where does Touré travel from?
Touré generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Touré?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Touré 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 Touré 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 Touré 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.
Touré is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Television & Film and Journalism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Touré for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Touré generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Common, Stephen A. Smith and Van Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Touré for an upcoming event.
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Touré Speaking Topics
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How to Become a Pop Star in Modern America
You will understand how people climb the pop culture ladder after this discussion with speaker Toure about the mediums, messages, and branding efforts needed to command the attention of millions and become a pop culture star. This will be examined through the prism of three case studies: Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, and Justin Bieber. Ultimately pop stars are repositories for our dreams they represent who we want to be, either in life or for a night. Fans live vicariously through the star. Toure explores how to build and display a life that people aspire to.
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What We Can Learn About Life from Hip-Hop
Hip-hop is a culture that defines America and is defined by America, and no one has interviewed more of hip-hop's most pivotal figures than Toure. With a unique understanding of hip-hop and its power, importance, and place in our lives, he lays out some key life lessons we can take from hip-hop, including those of self-reliance, self-empowerment, fearlessness, making lemonade out of life's lemons, and the value of crowning yourself a king. Toure is one of the ultimate hip-hop authorities and there is no one who can lead a more insightful discussion on hip-hop today.
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How Racism Functions Today and Ways to Deal with it to Get Success
Modern racism is far more fluid and subtle than the racism of our parents and grandparents. We often encounter moments where we feel we have received racist treatment but if we tried to explain it to others they would not understand. So what do we do? In this speech, Toure outlines several concrete things we can do to combat racism, based on his interviews with psychologists and sociologists. He explains that racism is not truly a comment on you or your ability, but on the person who is being racist.
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How do I book Touré to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Touré 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 Touré, 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 Touré or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Touré for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Touré, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Touré are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Touré, 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 Touré speak about?
Touré is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Television & Film, Journalism, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Host & Emcee, Music, College, Inspirational, Social Activism, Black History Month and Culture. -
Where does Touré travel from?
Touré generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Touré?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Touré 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 Touré 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 Touré 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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