The Strangest Contract Demands From Everyone’s Favorite Celebrities

This article was originally published on Constative.com

We’ve all encountered those who have peculiar demands in our daily lives, from the specific way they need their morning coffee to extreme temperature preferences or peculiar parking space requirements. These individuals can be challenging, and they’re not even celebrities. Celebrities often have unique demands when performing or appearing at events. To secure their presence, managers, promoters, and venue staff globally must cater to these whims… And believe us, some of these demands aren’t for the faint of heart.

1. Beyoncé

Demand: A room at the temperature of 77°F and a buffet without Coca-Cola

Cost of Demand: $10,000*

World-renowned artist Beyoncé, famous not only for her music but her unique demands, insists on a hotel room maintained at 77 degrees Fahrenheit and a Coca-Cola-free buffet, all amounting to a noteworthy $10,000.

Beyoncé’s peculiar requirements include a dressing room set precisely at 77 degrees Fahrenheit, a specific request for heavily cayenne-peppered chicken thighs, rose-scented candles to set the mood, and an absolute ban on Coca-Cola products to honor her Pepsi allegiance.

2. Rihanna

Demand: Blue Silk Curtains, 12 candles

Cost of Demand: $5,000*

Rihanna, the global superstar, garners millions from her entrepreneurial ventures and erstwhile music career, now prioritizing her lingerie and makeup lines. Her shift to business has not quelled her penchant for unique concert demands.

Rihanna’s backstage demands are emblematic of her emphasis on comfort; from requesting dressing rooms with silk-draped blue or black curtains, animal print rugs, to specific candle setups. Her actions underscore her willingness to invest in her personal comfort and ambiance.

3. Paul McCartney

Demand: Plant-filled room without any meat

Cost of Demand: $4,000*

Paul McCartney, legendary bassist of The Beatles, has amassed millions from his illustrious music career. An avid animal rights supporter, McCartney shuns fur, leather, and meat, preferring a lifestyle surrounded by plants. For McCartney, flowers are essential, surpassing even love.

Paul McCartney’s eco-friendly demands include dimmable halogen bulbs and strictly animal-free materials like cotton, denim, and velvet in his vicinity. Additionally, he insists on leather-free limousines, making the idea of taking him to a steakhouse particularly ill-advised.

4. Jay Z

Demand: Upwards of 7 dressing rooms

Cost of Demand: $15,000*

Jay Z, often hailed as rap’s monarch, has risen from deep poverty to near-billionaire status, becoming a beacon of aspiration. His success story is not just about wealth but also his specific backstage demands as an artist.

When it comes to his dressing room requirements, Jay Z has a detailed list: 7 dressing rooms, a cozy ambiance at 77 degrees, a spacious sofa, a precise beverage assortment including 48 Fiji water bottles, and a distinct preference away from Beyonce’s ‘Pepsi Only’ clause.