Award-Winning Producer and Showrunner
Rikki Hughes: Biography at a Glance
- Rikki Hughes is a multi-Grammy and multi-Emmy award-winning producer and showrunner of comedy specials, award shows, television series, and independent features.
- Hughes is the first African-American woman in Emmy history to win in the category of Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) for Dave Chappelle: Equanimity.
- Beginning her career in the music business, Hughes segued into television by producing awards shows and comedy specials such as The BET Hip-Hop Awards and The BET Comedy Awards.
- Rikki executive produced ABC’s Vote or Miss Out with Michelle Obama and hosted by Kevin Hart, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion for HBO Max and Oprah Winfrey Network’s very first music specials, Our OWN Christmas and Our OWN Easter.
- Her Magic Lemonade production company produces the annual Trumpet Awards, a recognition of social justice champions.
Biography
Rikki Hughes is a multi-Grammy and multi-Emmy award-winning producer and showrunner of comedy specials, award shows, television series, and independent features. She is currently the Executive Producer at magic lemonade productions.
Hughes has won two Emmy Awards and four Grammy Awards for producing Dave Chappelle’s The Age of Spin, Deep in the Heart of Texas, Equanimity, The Bird Revelation, Sticks and Stones, and The Closer on Netflix.
Hughes is the first African-American woman in Emmy history to win in the category of Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded).
Beginning her career in the music business, Hughes segued into television by producing awards shows and comedy specials such as The BET 25th Anniversary Special, The BET Comedy Awards, the TVOne series Who Got Jokes? starring Bill Bellamy, and the Katt Williams special It’s Pimpin Pimpin. Hughes became BET’s go-to producer for their specials Rip the Runway, BET Hip-Hop Awards, and BET Honors.
Additional productions include, Dear Mama, a Mother’s Day special for VH1, The ABFF Honors: A Celebration of Hollywood and All Def Comedy for HBO. Hughes was the showrunner and Executive Producer of Hood Adjacent for Comedy Central, while also producing music docs such as A Hustlers Ambition: Young Jeezy.
Rikki executive produced ABC’s Vote or Miss Out with Michelle Obama and hosted by Kevin Hart, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion for HBO Max and Oprah Winfrey Network’s very first music specials, Our OWN Christmas and Our OWN Easter.
Her Magic Lemonade production company produces the annual Trumpet Awards, a recognition of social justice champions for Bounce TV, the music special Living Black! for iHeart Radio – a nationwide celebration of black culture and they also produced Christmas and Juneteenth specials titled The Black Pack starring Taye Diggs, Neyo, Eric Bellinger and Tank for the CW.
She executive produced About Last Night, an innovative docu-game show starring Stephen and Ayesha Curry, and The Hype, both for HBO Max.
Hughes executive produced the touring Dave Chappelle Documentary This Time, This Place which originally debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival. She also executive produced the Netflix comedy specials Indiana Mike for Mike Epps, Legendary starring Earthquake, and Dave Chappelle’s special, The Closer.
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Speaking fee factors:- Event type and audience size
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- Response time: 24 hours
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Is Rikki Hughes available for virtual speaking events?
Yes, Rikki Hughes speaks at virtual events with professional-grade equipment and interactive presentation style.
Rikki Hughes's virtual event options:- Live virtual keynotes with Q&A
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- Pre-recorded presentations
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What events can I book Rikki Hughes for?
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Rikki Hughes booking information and availability
Check Rikki Hughes's speaking availability through CAA Speakers at speakers@caa.com. Book 3-6 months in advance for best date selection during peak seasons (September-November, March-May).
Availability factors:- Event date and location
- Speaking fee and budget
- Lead time for booking
- Peak conference seasons
- 3-6 months: Best availability
- 3-6 months: Best availability
- 2-3 months: Good availability
- 1-2 months: Select availability
- Under 30 days: Limited availability
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Will Rikki Hughes speak at private events?
Yes, Rikki Hughes speaks at private corporate events, executive retreats, board meetings, and exclusive functions.
Private event types:- Executive retreats and board presentations
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- Corporate celebrations and award ceremonies
- Private dinners and exclusive functions
Private event benefits: Customized content, enhanced interaction, complete confidentiality, and flexible scheduling.
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How quickly will I get a response about booking Rikki Hughes?
CAA Speakers responds to Rikki Hughes booking inquiries within 24 hours during business days. Complex requests or international events may take up to 48 hours for detailed proposals.
Response timeline:- Initial acknowledgment: Within 24 hours
- Availability confirmation: 24-48 hours
- Detailed pricing proposal: 48-72 hours
- Urgent requests: Same-day priority response
Include complete event details (date, location, audience size, budget) for fastest response times.
How far in advance should I book Rikki Hughes?
Book Rikki Hughes 3-6 months in advance for best availability, especially during peak speaking seasons. Early booking ensures better date selection and rate negotiations.
Recommended booking timeline:- 3-6 months: Optimal availability and pricing
- 2-3 months: Good availability
- 1-2 months: Select availability
- Under 30 days: Limited availability
Peak seasons: September-November and March-May book fastest. Contact CAA Speakers early for priority consideration.
How do I get Rikki Hughes pricing information?
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For accurate pricing, include:- Event date and location
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- Budget parameters
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