Despite a bit of a diva rep, Nicki Minaj has some pretty simple requests: Spicy fried chicken wings, two space heaters, candles that smell like baked goods, three different flavors of chewing gum and a cheese platter. Getty
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The Smoking Gun nabbed a copy of Kanye West’s rider, and the man is serious about skincare: He requests two tubes of Carmex lip balm, one bar of L’Occitane soap, a bottle of Neutrogena dandruff shampoo, Neutrogena face scrub and Nivea Intensive Moisturizing Lotion. Additionally, if any driver under West’s employ wears any man-made fibers, Yeezus walks. Getty
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Mariah Carey’s riders request Cristal and bendy straws from which to sip it, as well as two air purifiers, an assistant to dispose of her gum, another assistant to help her on staircases and couches in dark colors with “no busy patterns.” Carey also requests her room be at about 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and filled with two dozen white roses and vanilla aromatherapy candles. Getty
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Cher reportedly requests an entire room just for her wigs. That sounds extravagant, but when they’re all this size, it’s pretty practical. Getty
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If InTouch is to be believed, Madonna requests a 200-person entourage that includes personal chefs, yoga instructors, 30 bodyguards and an on-site dry cleaner for her costumes, as well as vegan food (even though Madge isn’t vegan), 20 international phone lines and lilies and light pink or white roses cut to precisely 6 inches. Getty
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Jay Z requests that his transportation to and from venues be a black Maybach, but don’t expect him to drive it: He also asks for two bottles of $300 champagne and two $200 bottles of 2004 Sassicaia wine. Getty
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Iggy Pop and the Stooges are famous for their hilarious 28-page rider, which includes gems like a Bob Hope impersonator and “seven dwarves, dressed up as those dwarves out of that marvelous Walt Disney film about the woman who goes to sleep for a hundred years after biting a poisoned dwarf, or maybe pricking her finger on a rather sharp apple … or something. Taller people are acceptable, of course. It’s attitude, more than altitude, that’s important here. Don’t forget the pointy hats!” Getty
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Prince demands a doctor be present to inject him with B-12 shots, as well as Yogi cocoa tea, jasmine and lavender scented candles, tables throughout the venue to collect gifts and flowers from fans, and that all food in his dressing room be wrapped in plastic wrap, to be unwrapped by the Purple One and the Purple One alone. Getty
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VH1 reports that LL Cool J asks for two long-stem roses and a bottle of baby oil in his dressing room. Here’s hoping he also asks for a dutiful cleaning staff. Getty Images
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Marilyn Manson requests Haribo gummi bears and a “bald, toothless hooker” in his rider, which the entire world is hoping is a joke. Getty
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Ne-Yo requests a bottle of Ketel One … for cleaning. You do you, ‘Yo. Getty
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Coldplay doesn’t have any absurd requests, but they do have an adorable one: postcards to send home to their kids from each city. Getty
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Britney Spears used to request comfort foods like fried chicken, Cheetos and Red Bull, but the Femme Fatale has gotten healthier over the years and now bans junk food from her dressing room. One request that remains the same? A framed photo of Princess Diana. Getty
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Adele could demand the world if she wanted to, but instead she asks for Marlboro Lights, candy bars, European lager beer and sandwiches without tomatoes. Additionally, the songstress requires that anyone receiving free tickets to her shows donate a minimum of $20 to Sands, a UK-based charity — and there are no exceptions to that rule. Getty
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Beyoncé is a diva (hey!): She requests a dressing room that’s the size of those normally used for an entire sports team, as well as heavily seasoned baked chicken. Getty
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John Mayer’s rider is simple enough and focuses more on his pearly whites than anything: He asks for kids’ cereals, like Count Chocula or Cap’n Crunch, as well as four soft-head toothbrushes, a bottle of Listerine, two small tubes of mint-flavored toothpaste (preferably Tom’s of Maine) and two packages of Altoids. Must be to counteract all that sugary cereal. Getty
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Rihanna must have the munchies on tour: Her requests include Oreos, Haribo gummies, Babybel cheese and Red Bull. She also requests plush, non-leather couches big enough for her to stretch out on, as well as animal print pillows with no sequins and freshly cleaned carpeting so she can walk around barefoot. Getty
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Katy Perry has a 45-page rider that requests two cream-colored egg chairs, one with a coordinating ottoman, as well as a refrigerator with a glass door, ornate French lamps and someone to wash and cut her fruit and vegetables … and no one on staff is permitted to speak to her. Getty
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Christina Aguilera requests a masseur for her feet on the set of “The Voice.” Her other requests are pretty simple: Flintstone vitamins, Nesquik, dried cranberries, votive candles, soy cheese and an organic food spread prepared without plastic or Styrofoam (due to her environmental concerns). Getty
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The Foo Fighters have simple, amusing requests in their tour rider, including vegetable soups, “because meaty soups make the roadies fart.” Getty
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Eminem is a laidback guy nowadays, which may explain why he requested a full koi pond for a recent performance in Ireland. Getty
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Paul McCartney bans any and all animal products from his dressing room and tour transportation (including leather seats in limos). Macca even refuses faux fur or fake animal prints in his presence. Getty
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Mary J. Blige demands a brand new toilet seat for every room she uses in every city in which she performs. Getty
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Ariana Grande famously demands to only be shot from her left side. Getty
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For a brief cameo in a charity video, Jennifer Lopez requested white flowers (preferably roses or lilies), white chaise lounges, white chair covers, white candles, white drapes, white sheets and Cuban food. Getty
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Justin Bieber requests only simple items: herbal teas to keep his pipes in order, as well as Ritz Bits (both peanut butter and cheese), Swedish fish and assorted sizes of plain white T-shirts and low-rise socks. Oh, and also that no one speak to him directly. Getty
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M.I.A. often requests items that are, well, MIA: a pair of 20- to 25-year-old dancers in full burquas and cave-aged Gruyére cheese. Getty
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Lady Gaga’s rider is weird because, well, it’s Lady Gaga: In addition to a glam rock theme for her dressing room, Mother Monster requests all lavender bath products (both in scent and color), as well as a mannequin with pink pubic hair. Splash
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Moby requests 10 pairs each of white cotton socks and white boxer shorts, allowing promoters to assure he never has to buy his own underwear. Getty
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At his stand-up comedy shows, former “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond demands that no one in his presence call him “Screech.” Getty
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