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Rick Ross in Tampa — strong local taste fit and deep audience overlap in Hillsborough; Ybor City nightlife cluster is a natural hub for after-show activations.

Rick Ross in Tampa, US

Mar 26, 2027 to Mar 27, 2027 · created Oct 30, 2026

Promising RunComplete
Artist
Rick Ross
Locality
Tampa · matched by locality id confirmed by the promoter and used by the tools

Key points

  • Rick Ross appears directly in Tampa's city taste profile at maximum affinity (1.0), confirming strong organic demand. Plies, T.I., Trina and Cardi B — all high-affinity similar artists — also rank among Tampa's top artists, reinforcing the hip-hop appetite in this market.
  • Audience heatmap peaks in central Hillsborough County, with secondary hotspots in Temple Terrace, Town 'n' Country, Wellswood and Sulphur Springs — all accessible to downtown and Ybor City venues.
  • Demographics skew male (affinity +0.48) with a core 30–34 age bucket (+0.39). This informs sponsor targeting: spirits, streetwear and automotive aftermarket brands index highest.
  • Price-level affinity is moderately high (p50 = 0.76, p75 = 0.84), supporting a tiered pricing model with a premium VIP layer without overpricing the floor.
  • The date window (March 26-27) falls outside hurricane season, with historically warm weather (highs ~28°C) and only 10% rain-day share — favorable for any outdoor or mixed-format production.
  • Ace Hood (Port St. Lucie, FL) is the top Florida-native support pick at 0.98 affinity, offering a regional draw that complements Ross's Dirty South sound.

Section 1 · Audience

Audience map

Grounded

The heatmap returned 2,103 cells across the Tampa metro. Audience concentration is strongest in central Hillsborough County, downtown Tampa, and the Ybor City corridor. Neighbourhood-level data names Hillsborough (1.0), Tampa core (0.94), Temple Terrace (0.81), Town 'n' Country (0.75) and Wellswood (0.69) as the top zones. The price-level affinity distribution (p25=0.58, p50=0.76, p75=0.84, p90=0.84) indicates a moderate-to-upscale spending audience.

  • Affinity is an audience-overlap signal, not a ticket-sales forecast. High affinity means the local population's tastes overlap strongly with Rick Ross's audience nationally.
  • Neighbourhood names include broad administrative areas (Hillsborough, Florida) which should be interpreted as aggregate signals rather than precise neighbourhoods.

Affinity

lowhigh

Hotspot

Venue or partner

2103

heatmap cells [S1]. Cells are coarse geohashes, not venue-level data.

Hotspots

  • Central Hillsborough / Downtown Tampa

    Highest affinity cells cluster around downtown Tampa (geohash dhvr52v, affinity 1.0) and the Channelside / Harbour Island corridor. This area contains Benchmark International Arena and multiple hotels.

    Grounded [S1][S2]

  • Ybor City

    Multiple high-affinity cells around E 7th Ave. This is Tampa's main nightlife strip with The Ritz Ybor, Club Prana, Geo's Lounge and 7th + Grove — all scoring above 0.84 affinity for Rick Ross's audience.

    Grounded [S1][S2]

  • Temple Terrace / USF area

    Top hotspot cell (dhvrsu1, affinity 1.0) sits near USF and Yuengling Center. Temple Terrace neighbourhood affinity is 0.81. Strong corridor for a university-adjacent audience.

    Grounded [S1][S2]

  • Town 'n' Country / Westshore

    Cells dhvr460 (0.999) and dhvr40r (0.998) sit in the Westshore corridor, near airport hotels and the Westshore business district. Neighbourhood affinity 0.75.

    Grounded [S1][S2]

  • Sulphur Springs

    Neighbourhood affinity 0.63. Residential area north of downtown that feeds into Ybor and downtown venues.

    Grounded [S2]

Top neighbourhoods

  • Hillsborough 100%
  • Tampa 94%
  • Florida 88%
  • Temple Terrace 81%
  • Town "n" Country 75%
  • Wellswood 69%
  • Sulphur Springs 63%
  • United States of America 56%

[S2]

Section 2 · Demand

Demand and fit

Grounded

Rick Ross sits at the 99.7th percentile of global artist popularity in the taste graph. He appears directly in Tampa's city taste profile at maximum affinity, alongside other hip-hop acts (Plies, T.I., Trina, Cardi B). The taste-tag overlap between Ross and Tampa is meaningful: Hip Hop Soul, hip hop and African-American culture tags are prominent in both profiles. His trend line has been flat over the past 12 months, suggesting stable rather than surging demand — the promoter should not expect a breakout-moment premium but can rely on a proven fanbase.

  • Trending percentile (0.11) tracks recent momentum, not absolute popularity. Ross's overall popularity (0.997) remains elite.
  • Demographics are affinities relative to the general population, not audience shares.

Popularity

100thpercentile

Share of entities of this kind in the taste graph that the artist out-ranks.

Trend

Grounded[S3]
Flat

Over the trailing 12 months, Rick Ross's the taste graph popularity percentile held steady at 0.11 with zero velocity. This reflects a mature, stable fanbase rather than rising or falling momentum. His absolute popularity (99.7th percentile) remains among the highest in the catalogue.

Audience demographics

Grounded[S6]

Affinity relative to the average audience. Muted bars are under-indexed, solid bars over-indexed.

Age

Gender

Gender skew: male. Top age buckets: 30 to 34 (+0.39), 35 to 44 (+0.10), 25 to 29 (neutral).

Taste match with the city

Inferred[S4][S5]

85%

Rick Ross's tag profile (rap, hip hop, Dirty South, luxury, fashion) overlaps with Tampa's city taste on hip hop, African-American culture and entertainment industry themes. Tampa's top city artists include Ross himself plus Plies, T.I., Trina and Cardi B — all high-affinity peers. The city also indexes on country-pop and worship music, meaning Ross draws a segment of the market, not the entire city, but that segment is deep.

Hip Hop Soulhip hoprapafrican americanAmericanFashion

Section 3 · Lineup

Lineup

Grounded

All 15 similar-artist results returned affinity above 0.97, all driven 100% by the Rick Ross signal (locality did not shift the ranking). The picks below prioritize regional relevance (Florida and Southeast origins), genre complementarity and popularity. Ace Hood stands out as a Florida native with near-perfect taste overlap. T.I. already appears in Tampa's city taste profile, doubling as a local-demand signal.

  • Availability, routing and fees are not known to the taste graph. Verify each artist's touring schedule for March 2027.
  • Affinity measures audience overlap, not guaranteed ticket lift.

  • Ace Hood

    support

    98%

    affinity

    Florida native (Port St. Lucie) with 0.984 affinity. Taste comparison shows 15 shared tags including Hip-Hop, Rhythmic, Syncopated, Storytelling, and Synthesizer (all ≥0.99). Unique to Ace Hood: Struggle, Authentic Storytelling, Gritty, Perseverance — a grittier complement to Ross's luxury persona. Regional draw adds local marketing angle.

    Grounded [S7][S8]
    Why they are linked
    T.I.HustleHip HopStreet RapPerseveranceSuccessDirty SouthLil WaynePassionateHip - HopTrapStruggle
    • signal.interests.entities: Rick Ross 1.00

  • Fabolous

    co headliner

    99%

    affinity

    Highest affinity (0.987) among all candidates. 15 shared tags with Ross scored ≥0.95 including Hip-Hop, Funk, Blues and Sampler. Unique to Fabolous: Radio-friendly, Laid-back, Catchy — broadens the bill's appeal to a slightly more pop-leaning hip-hop crowd. Popularity 0.995.

    Grounded [S7][S9]
    Why they are linked
    Gangsta RapHip HopMelodicCleverDiversePassionateLaid BackWealthSuccessRapStreet LifeEast Coast Hip Hop
    • signal.interests.entities: Rick Ross 1.00

  • T.I.

    co headliner

    98%

    affinity

    0.981 affinity and already appears in Tampa's city taste profile at maximum affinity — double validation. Trap/Southern Hip Hop from Atlanta complements Ross's Dirty South sound. Popularity 0.999. Together they could anchor a 'Southern Kings' billing.

    Grounded [S5][S7]
    Why they are linked
    InfluentialEnergeticMaster PSouthern RapLoyalOutKastJay ZRapWealthGangsta RapMainstream Hip HopCharismatic
    • signal.interests.entities: Rick Ross 1.00

  • Gucci Mane

    support

    98%

    affinity

    Trap pioneer from Birmingham/Atlanta with 0.982 affinity. Brings a complementary trap energy to Ross's more orchestral production style. Popularity 0.995. Strong brand recognition in the Southeast.

    Grounded [S7]
    Why they are linked
    2VocalsDrug CultureRawGrittyDistinctiveTrapHip - HopDiverseHip HopEngagingStreet Rap
    • signal.interests.entities: Rick Ross 1.00

  • Busta Rhymes

    support

    98%

    affinity

    0.981 affinity and 0.998 popularity. An East Coast legend whose high-energy performance style contrasts with Ross's commanding stage presence. Adds generational breadth — appeals to the 35-44 secondary age bucket.

    Inferred [S7]
    Why they are linked
    Hardcore Hip HopRapEast Coast Hip HopDynamicHip HopLL Cool JCharismaticLoyalRapPublic EnemyEmpowermentStreet Life
    • signal.interests.entities: Rick Ross 1.00

Section 4 · Sponsors

Sponsors

Grounded

Spirits brands dominate: Luc Belaire (0.987), Ciroc (0.98), D'usse (0.97) and Hennessy (0.96) all rank in the top seven. Belaire is the standout — Rick Ross has an existing partnership with the brand, making activation seamless. Streetwear and automotive aftermarket round out the list. When filtered to the 30-34 age bucket, Belaire and Hennessy rise further, confirming they match the core demo. Brands below were selected for activation feasibility at a Tampa concert.

  • Brand affinity is an audience-overlap signal, not a sponsorship guarantee.
  • Outreach drafts are templates — edit before sending.

  • Luc Belaire

    Wine & Spirits

    99%

    affinity

    Highest brand affinity (0.987) and an existing Rick Ross partnership. Belaire's cultural positioning in hip-hop nightlife makes it a natural pour sponsor. In Tampa's Ybor City club scene, branded bottle service and VIP activations align with the audience's moderate-to-upscale spending profile (price-level p50 = 0.76). The 30-34 age-filtered affinity remains 0.979, confirming core-demo resonance.

    Grounded [S10][S11]
    Outreach draft (a draft only; never sent) 
    Subject: Rick Ross × Belaire: Tampa activation, March 2027

Hi [Contact Name],

We are producing a Rick Ross show in Tampa on [Date] and see a strong opportunity for Belaire to activate on-site.

The taste graph audience-overlap data shows Belaire as the #1 brand affinity for Rick Ross's audience in the Tampa market (0.987 score), consistent across the core 30–34 demographic. Given Rick Ross's existing relationship with Belaire, this would be a natural extension — not a cold partnership.

We are planning the event at [Venue] and can offer:
• Branded VIP bar and bottle-service area
• Logo placement on stage LED and social assets
• Exclusive Belaire toast moment during the set
• Post-show after-party activation in Ybor City

Tampa's nightlife cluster along E 7th Ave gives us walkable after-party venues with high audience affinity where Belaire pours would extend the brand moment past the main show.

Would you be open to a 20-minute call next week to discuss scope and investment levels?

Best,
[Your Name]

  • Hennessy

    Distilled Spirits

    96%

    affinity

    Hennessy scores 0.956 overall and rises to 0.962 when filtered to the 30-34 demo. Hennessy has a long track record of hip-hop event sponsorships and music culture activations. Tampa's warm late-March weather supports an outdoor pre-show lounge or sampling activation.

    Grounded [S10][S11]
    Outreach draft (a draft only; never sent) 
    Subject: Hennessy + Rick Ross in Tampa — March 2027 sponsorship

Hi [Contact Name],

We are booking Rick Ross for a Tampa show on [Date] and Hennessy is a top audience-affinity match for this event.

Using the taste graph's taste-intelligence platform, Hennessy indexes at 0.96 affinity with Rick Ross's audience in the Tampa market — rising among the core 30–34 male demographic that over-indexes for the artist. Hennessy's history in hip-hop culture and live music activations makes this a credible, on-brand fit.

Activation options include:
• Hennessy cocktail bar in the VIP section
• Branded lounge in the pre-show area
• Social-media content series featuring the Tampa event

The show is planned at [Venue] in the heart of Tampa's entertainment district, with post-show programming in Ybor City. Happy to share detailed audience data and discuss investment tiers.

Looking forward to connecting.

Best,
[Your Name]

  • Ciroc Vodka

    Spirits

    98%

    affinity

    Second-highest brand affinity (0.98). Ciroc's association with Diddy and urban nightlife culture aligns with the Rick Ross audience. Tampa's club infrastructure in Ybor supports bar-level activations. However, verify current brand ambassador relationships as they may affect partnership feasibility.

    Grounded [S10]
    Outreach draft (a draft only; never sent) 
    Subject: Ciroc Vodka sponsorship — Rick Ross Tampa show

Hi [Contact Name],

We are producing a Rick Ross concert in Tampa on [Date] and Ciroc Vodka is among the strongest brand-audience matches for this event, scoring 0.98 in the taste graph's affinity analysis.

Rick Ross's Tampa audience skews male, 30–34, with moderate-to-upscale spending preferences — squarely in Ciroc's target market. Tampa's Ybor City nightlife corridor offers multiple high-affinity venues for post-show activations alongside the main event.

We can offer:
• Branded cocktail station at the venue
• VIP area naming rights
• After-party pour partnership at a high-affinity Ybor venue

We'd love to discuss how Ciroc can activate at this event. Are you available for a brief call?

Best,
[Your Name]

  • Forgiato Wheels

    Automotive Aftermarket

    95%

    affinity

    Forgiato Wheels scores 0.953, representing the car-culture segment of Ross's audience. A custom-car display activation outside the venue would be a high-impact, low-cost visual draw. Tampa's car-show scene is active, and this brand's hip-hop cultural relevance is well-established.

    Grounded [S10][S11]
    Outreach draft (a draft only; never sent) 
    Subject: Forgiato × Rick Ross Tampa — car display activation

Hi [Contact Name],

We are producing a Rick Ross show in Tampa on [Date] and Forgiato Wheels scores among the highest brand affinities for his audience in this market (0.95 via the taste graph's taste-intelligence data).

Rick Ross's audience in Tampa over-indexes for car culture and luxury lifestyle. A Forgiato display of custom vehicles outside the venue would draw foot traffic before doors and create shareable social-media content.

Activation concept:
• 3–5 custom vehicles on display in the venue parking area
• Branded photo-op area with Forgiato signage
• Social content collaboration with the event's channels

This is a targeted activation with strong audience alignment. Happy to discuss logistics and partnership scope.

Best,
[Your Name]

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Section 6 · Venues

Venues and partners

Grounded

The taste graph returned venues across all size tiers. For a headlining Rick Ross show, Yuengling Center (USF campus, ~10k) and Benchmark International Arena (downtown, ~20k) are the arena-scale options. The Ritz Ybor (~1,500) suits a more intimate, club-format show. Ybor City dominates the after-party and pre-party landscape — five high-affinity venues sit within walking distance on E 7th Ave. Hotels cluster in the Westshore corridor near the airport.

  • Verify capacity and availability for all venues directly. Arena naming rights may have changed.
  • Some places (Truth Lounge, Penthouse Club) are adult entertainment venues — confirm brand alignment before partnering.

Venues

  • Yuengling Center

    12499 USF Bull Run Drive Tampa, FL 33617

    4.5 / 5

    Arena on USF campus with 0.824 affinity. Located in the Temple Terrace hotspot (top heatmap cell). Rating 4.5. Best fit for a mid-arena capacity show (~10k). University-adjacent audience supplements the core 30-34 demo.

    Grounded [S12][S13]

  • Benchmark International Arena

    401 Channelside Dr Tampa, FL 33602

    4.6 / 5

    Downtown Tampa arena with 0.79 affinity. Rating 4.6. Largest capacity option (~20k). Sits in the downtown core hotspot near Harbour Island. Best for a major-headliner production if ticket demand supports it.

    Grounded [S13]

  • The Ritz Ybor

    1503 E 7th Ave Tampa, FL 33605

    $$$$

    4.3 / 5

    Ybor City live-music venue with 0.848 affinity and 0.999 popularity. Rating 4.3. Known for hip-hop and electronic shows. Best for an intimate club-format show or as the anchor for a multi-venue night in Ybor.

    Grounded [S12][S14][S15]

Pre-party spots

  • Geo's Lounge

    1730 E 7th Ave Tampa, FL 33605

    $$$$

    4.3 / 5

    Upscale hookah bar in Ybor City with 0.905 affinity — second-highest among all places. Elegant, intimate setting. Rating 4.3. Works as a VIP pre-party or meet-and-greet location steps from The Ritz.

    Grounded [S14][S15][S16][S17]

Hospitality

  • Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

    2900 Bayport Dr Tampa, FL 33607

    4.5 / 5

    0.870 affinity, 0.998 popularity. Rating 4.5. Full-service waterfront hotel in the Rocky Point area with event spaces. Suitable for artist hospitality and VIP guest lodging.

    Grounded [S18]

  • Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

    725 S Harbour Island Blvd Tampa, FL 33602

    4.0 / 5

    0.870 affinity. Downtown location on Harbour Island, close to Benchmark International Arena. Rating 4.0. Convenient for a downtown arena show.

    Grounded [S18]

Bundle partners

  • 511 Franklin

    513 N Franklin St Tampa, FL 33602

    $$$$

    4.1 / 5

    Downtown bar/lounge with 0.875 affinity. Elegant, gourmet, date-night positioning. Rating 4.1. Potential dinner-and-show bundle partner for a premium ticket tier.

    Grounded [S16][S17]

After-party spots

  • 7th + Grove

    1930 E 7th Ave Tampa, FL 33605

    $$$$

    4.5 / 5

    Ybor City nightclub with 0.894 affinity. Soul food, contemporary vibe, live music. Rating 4.5, price level 2. Walking distance from The Ritz Ybor. Ideal branded after-party venue for a Belaire or Hennessy activation.

    Grounded [S14][S16]

  • Club Prana

    1619 E 7th Ave Tampa, FL 33605

    $$$$

    4.1 / 5

    Multi-level Ybor City club with 0.868 affinity and 0.989 popularity. Live music capability, event spaces. Rating 4.1. Strong after-party option with bottle-service infrastructure for sponsor activations.

    Grounded [S14][S15][S17]

Section 7 · Pricing

Pricing guidance

Inferred

Pricing is inferred from the heatmap price-level distribution (p50=0.76, p75=0.84), the male-skewing 30-34 core demo, and Rick Ross's 99.7th-percentile popularity. This audience tolerates moderate-to-upscale pricing. We recommend four tiers for a mid-arena show (~5,000-10,000 capacity). All prices are in USD and assume a single-headliner bill with support acts.

  • No promoter price guidance was provided; these are starting points to stress-test against venue rental and artist fee.
  • Prices assume a single evening show. A two-night run would typically warrant a 10-15% discount on the second night.

A heuristic built on audience signals, not a price from the data. Treat it as a starting point for your own numbers.

TierPriceShare of capacityRationale
General Admission65 USD50%Floor price set at a level consistent with the heatmap p50 price-level affinity (0.76) and the 30-34 male demo. Anchors the volume tier and should drive the majority of revenue.
Reserved Seating95 USD25%Mid-tier for seated sections or elevated areas. Aligns with the p75 price-level affinity (0.84). Provides a step-up without hitting VIP pricing.
VIP150 USD18%Includes early entry, dedicated bar area and a branded Belaire or Hennessy welcome drink. The audience's luxury and fashion tag affinities (both 1.0) support a premium experience tier.
Premium / Meet & Greet275 USD7%Top tier with artist meet-and-greet, front-of-stage access and exclusive merchandise. Small allocation; priced to capture the high-end tail of the spending distribution (p90 = 0.84) and the 'Very Expensive' tag affinity (1.0).
Heatmap price level (0 to 1)
p25 0.58
p50 0.75
p75 0.84
p90 0.84
Price levels of the places returned near the heat (16 places), the proxy behind the tiers.

Assumptions

  • Venue capacity assumed at 5,000-10,000 (Yuengling Center range). Adjust tiers if using Benchmark International Arena (~20k) or The Ritz Ybor (~1,500).
  • Artist fee not disclosed; GA price assumes fee is recoverable at ~50% sellthrough on GA alone.
  • No prior Tampa ticket-sales data for Rick Ross was available. Validate against comparable hip-hop shows in the market.
  • Prices do not include Ticketmaster or venue service fees.

Section 8 · Risk

Risk panel

Grounded

Market risk score from the feed is 6/10, driven by venue infrastructure (4) and weather/climate (2). No public holidays fall in the March 26-27 window; the nearest holiday is Presidents Day on Feb 15. Climate data from the past five years shows warm conditions (highs ~28°C, lows ~19°C) with only 10% rain-day share — favorable for the event. Hurricane season is November-end and does not affect this window. No travel advisories were returned for Tampa.

  • Risk feed items are based on current news and may not reflect conditions 17 months from now.

Market risk score

3 items, 3 from the last 7 days

6 / 100 quiet
  • Venue & infrastructure 4
  • Weather & climate 2

Recent, severe items weigh more; older items decay. It is a news-volume signal, not a safety judgment.

Venue & infrastructure

Weather & climate

Context

Calendar, Mar 26, 2027 to Mar 27, 2027

Public holidays

No public holidays in this period.

Climate for your dates

Avg high
28.4 °C
Avg low
18.6 °C
Mean precipitation
0.7 mm
Rainy days
10%
Wettest single day
3.3 mm

Based on the same dates in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Observed values at these dates in 5 previous years (Open-Meteo ERA5 archive), not a forecast.

News last ingested Oct 30, 2026; 202 items stored for this market.

Section 9 · Questions

Open questions

  • Venue selection: Yuengling Center (~10k) vs Benchmark International Arena (~20k) vs The Ritz Ybor (~1,500) — which format fits the promoter's ticket-count target and production budget?
  • Artist fee and guarantee structure for Rick Ross and any support acts. This drives the break-even ticket count and tier sizing.
  • Is the promoter targeting one night (March 26 or 27) or both? A two-night run in a smaller venue (Ritz Ybor) could generate comparable revenue to one arena night with lower risk.
  • Verify Luc Belaire's current partnership status with Rick Ross — if still active, this accelerates the sponsorship conversation significantly.
  • Confirm Ace Hood and other support act availability and routing for late March 2027.
  • Parking and load-in logistics at selected venue, especially if Yuengling Center (campus-based) or downtown (Rays construction zone) is chosen.
  • Rick Ross trending data shows flat momentum — promoter should assess whether a new album or tour announcement before March 2027 could change demand dynamics.

Section 10 · Method

Method and sources

Run summary

Model
claude-opus-4-6
Status
complete
Tool calls
24
Data requests
22 (2 cache hits)
Input tokens
93,860
Output tokens
14,184
Cache read tokens
49,374
Cache creation tokens
0
Stop reason
end_turn
Generated
Oct 30, 2026, 11:09 PM UTC

Verification

21 items checked against tool results, 1 downgraded.

  • Late March climate: warm and dry

    Risk panel: source url was not returned by the risk feed in this run

Labels

  • Grounded Backed by a result in the taste graph; the entity id was returned by the cited tool call.
  • Inferred The model reasoned on top of grounded data; not itself a data result.
  • No coverage The taste graph returned nothing usable for this item or section.

Section 11 · Sources

Sources

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  12. [S12] qloo_places_near /v2/insights live Oct 30, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC
    /v2/insights?feature.explainability=true&filter.location=CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1&filter.tags=urn%3Atag%3Agenre%3Aplace%3Alive_music_venue&filter.type=urn%3Aentity%3Aplace&signal.interests.entities=2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C&take=10
  13. [S13] qloo_places_near /v2/insights live Oct 30, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC
    /v2/insights?feature.explainability=true&filter.location=CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1&filter.tags=urn%3Atag%3Acategory%3Aplace%3Aarena&filter.type=urn%3Aentity%3Aplace&signal.interests.entities=2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C&take=5
  14. [S14] qloo_places_near /v2/insights live Oct 30, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC
    /v2/insights?feature.explainability=true&filter.location=CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1&filter.tags=urn%3Atag%3Acategory%3Aplace%3Anight_club&filter.type=urn%3Aentity%3Aplace&signal.interests.entities=2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C&take=8
  15. [S15] qloo_places_near /v2/insights live Oct 30, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC
    /v2/insights?feature.explainability=true&filter.location=CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1&filter.tags=urn%3Atag%3Acategory%3Aplace%3Aevent_venue&filter.type=urn%3Aentity%3Aplace&signal.interests.entities=2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C&take=10
  16. [S16] qloo_places_near /v2/insights live Oct 30, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC
    /v2/insights?feature.explainability=true&filter.location=CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1&filter.tags=urn%3Atag%3Agenre%3Aplace%3Arestaurant&filter.type=urn%3Aentity%3Aplace&signal.interests.entities=2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C&take=8
  17. [S17] qloo_places_near /v2/insights live Oct 30, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC
    /v2/insights?feature.explainability=true&filter.location=CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1&filter.tags=urn%3Atag%3Agenre%3Aplace%3Arestaurant%3Abar&filter.type=urn%3Aentity%3Aplace&signal.interests.entities=2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C&take=6
  18. [S18] qloo_places_near /v2/insights live Oct 30, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC
    /v2/insights?feature.explainability=true&filter.location=CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1&filter.tags=urn%3Atag%3Agenre%3Aplace%3Ahotel&filter.type=urn%3Aentity%3Aplace&signal.interests.entities=2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C&take=8
  19. [S19] qloo_places_near /v2/insights live Oct 30, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC
    /v2/insights?feature.explainability=true&filter.location=CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1&filter.tags=urn%3Atag%3Acategory%3Aplace%3Aconcert_hall&filter.type=urn%3Aentity%3Aplace&signal.interests.entities=2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C&take=10
  20. [S20] qloo_places_near /v2/insights live Oct 30, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC
    /v2/insights?feature.explainability=true&filter.location=CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1&filter.tags=urn%3Atag%3Acategory%3Aplace%3Aperforming_arts_theater&filter.type=urn%3Aentity%3Aplace&signal.interests.entities=2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C&take=5
  21. [S21] qloo_search_entity /search live Oct 30, 2026, 11:03 PM UTC
    /search?query=Rick+Ross&take=5&types=urn%3Aentity%3Aartist
  22. [S22] market_calendar date.nager.at/PublicHolidays/2027/US live Oct 30, 2026, 9:27 PM UTC
    US-2027
  23. [S23] risk_feed news:ingest live Oct 30, 2026, 11:03 PM UTC
    tampa:8/8 feeds, 202 new, 45 classified
Agent trace · 55 events Show

Agent trace complete

24
Tool calls
26
Qloo requests
4
Cache hits
5m 45s
Elapsed

  1. Run started on claude-opus-4-6 (main)

  2. qloo_search_entity {"name":"Rick Ross","type":"artist"} 233 ms

    5 candidates for "Rick Ross"

  3. Rick Ross resolved (id `2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C`, popularity 0.997). Tampa locality id confirmed. Now launching parallel research calls.

  4. qloo_heatmap {"artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1","with_dimensions":true} 837 ms

    2103 heatmap cells with dimensions

  5. qloo_heatmap_neighbourhoods {"artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1"} 7.1 s

    15 neighbourhoods

  6. qloo_audience_demographics {"artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"]} 89 ms

    demographics: top ages 30_to_34, 35_to_44, male

  7. qloo_trending {"months":12,"artist_id":"2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"} 180 ms

    50 trend points, flat

  8. qloo_artist_tags {"take":20,"artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"]} 1.1 s

    20 artist tags

  9. qloo_city_taste {"take":20,"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1"} cache 67 ms

    20 city tags, 20 city artists

  10. qloo_similar_artists {"take":15,"artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"exclude_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-947… 448 ms

    15 similar artists

  11. qloo_brand_affinities {"take":15,"artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1"} 688 ms

    15 brands

  12. market_calendar {"lat":27.9506,"lon":-82.4572,"country":"US","date_to":"2027-03-27","date_from":"2027-03-26"} 882 ms

    0 holidays in window, 0 long weekends, climate from 5 years

  13. risk_feed {"city":"Tampa","artist":"Rick Ross","country":"US","date_to":"2027-03-27","date_from":"2027-03-26"} 57.5 s

    3 classified items, 0 advisories, score 6

  14. Excellent data collected. Now let me run venue/partner searches, age-filtered brand affinities, and artist comparisons.

  15. qloo_places_near {"take":10,"category":"concert_hall","artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1"} 295 ms

    3 places (concert_hall)

  16. qloo_places_near {"take":10,"category":"live_music_venue","artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1"} 370 ms

    10 places (live_music_venue)

  17. qloo_places_near {"take":10,"category":"event_venue","artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1"} 366 ms

    10 places (event_venue)

  18. qloo_places_near {"take":8,"category":"night_club","artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1"} 311 ms

    8 places (night_club)

  19. qloo_places_near {"take":8,"category":"hotel","artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1"} 408 ms

    8 places (hotel)

  20. qloo_places_near {"take":8,"category":"restaurant","artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1"} 1.6 s

    8 places (restaurant)

  21. qloo_brand_affinities {"age":"30_to_34","take":10,"artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1"} 761 ms

    10 brands

  22. qloo_compare {"artist_a_id":"2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C","artist_b_id":"883BB31D-FFCA-4072-B447-9AF671879C97"} 173 ms

    15 shared tags

  23. qloo_compare {"artist_a_id":"2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C","artist_b_id":"56C72B38-6B55-4B66-A44B-F31647B2FDAB"} 154 ms

    15 shared tags

  24. Let me get arena and stadium data for larger venue options suitable for Rick Ross's audience size.

  25. qloo_places_near {"take":5,"category":"arena","artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1"} 208 ms

    2 places (arena)

  26. qloo_places_near {"take":5,"category":"performing_arts_theater","artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1"} 231 ms

    5 places (performing_arts_theater)

  27. qloo_places_near {"take":6,"category":"bar","artist_ids":["2F135A7A-5488-435F-902B-8E0A6B9D924C"],"locality_id":"CF0B5657-4CBE-4B3F-9476-57644B5C87A1"} 274 ms

    6 places (bar)

  28. All research complete. Now I'll compile and emit the final booking brief.

  29. emit_brief {"headline":"Rick Ross in Tampa — strong local taste fit and deep audience overlap in Hillsborough; Ybor City nightlife cluster is a natural hub for after-sh… 0 ms

    brief emitted: promising

  30. The Booking Brief for Rick Ross in Tampa (March 26–27, 2027) has been delivered — strong local taste fit, actionable venue and sponsor picks, and a clear path to build the show around the Ybor City nightlife corridor.

  31. Brief complete

Built for the Qloo Agentic Hackathon

  • Grounded Backed by a result in the taste graph; the entity id was returned by the cited tool call.
  • Inferred The model reasoned on top of grounded data; not itself a data result.
  • No coverage The taste graph returned nothing usable for this item or section.

Taste data: Qloo · Reasoning: Claude on Vertex AI