Akon Signs Gospel Rapper Mali Music

Even though Akon has not released an album since 2008, he continues to keep his hands in the music business as the executive who signed Lady Gaga an...

Akon Locks In Album Release Date After Long Delay

SRC recording artist Akon announced back in 2009 that his fourth studio album 'Stadium� would be released in 2010 but the set has been push back...

Talent Agency Fires Back at R&B Singer Akon Over Filed Lawsuit

R&B singer Akon's former booking agents have hit back after the �Angel� hitmaker filed a suit, accusing them of failure to pay performance fees and br...

Akon Sues Former Booking Agent Over Non-Payment & Copyright Infringement

R&B singer Akon filed a lawsuit on Thursday (Mar. 3rd) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against his former bo...

Singer Akon Builds School in His Homeland Senegal

R&B singer Akon, who was born in the U.S. but raised in Senegal, has funded a new school in his ethnic homeland. The singer used his own personal fina...

Akon Talks Experience For New Global Album

R&B singer Aon is gearing up for the release of his new album �Stadium,� which he says is influenced by the many styles of music he has been expos...

Singer Akon Sued Over Ditched Concert

R&B singer Akon is being sued for $250,000 by Lofraco Belgium promotion agency for canceling a booked concert last October (2009) in Belgium.

Akon, Susan Boyle Share World Music Awards

Akon and Susan Boyle took home one trophy a piece at the 2010 World Music Awards in Monaco Tuesday.

Each deemed Best Selling Artists from their...

Akon Says No To Konvict Perfume, Sues Business Partner

The idea to release a fragrance with handcuffs on the packaging was not Akon's idea after all. In fact, the "Smack That" entertainer/mogul has filed s...

Akon Sri Lanka Show Canceled, Plus Statement

Akon is "disheartened" to learn of violent protests and a riot that took place in Sri Lanka earlier this week. In an official statement issued over hi...

Akon Concert Starts Riot, Protest In Sri Lanka

A recently announced Akon concert has angered Sri Lankan residents, to the point of causing riots and protests over the weekend.

According to l...

Akon Taps David Guetta, Titles Next Album

After working on some of 2009s top releases, Akon is ready to hit the charts with his fourth studio album.

Said to be packed with "some incredi...

Akon Drops Hits, Beats For Fragrance

After success with charting singles "Smack That" and "Beautiful," Akon is opting to share his favorite scent with the world via Konvict Cosmetics.

Akon Expands Kon Live With Ya Boy Signing

Akon continues to raise the bar, after working with Lady Gaga, by signing Southern California rapper Ya Boy.

With a resume that includes ...

Akon Surprised Over Suge Knight Allegations, Says 'We Never Had Problems'

Despite reports that implied a connection between Akon an...

Suge Knight Suspected In Akon Producer Armed Robbery

An early morning armed robbery involving Akon's producer Detail is said to have stemmed from an ongoing financial feud between Akon's team and Suge ...

Akon: 'Yes, I Tossed A Fan,' Pleads Guilty But Does He Serve Time ?

Akon pled guilty in a Fishkill, NY courtroom Wednesday for tossing a fan off stage at an upstate New York concert last year.

The 35-year-old ...

Akon Thrown By Britney Spears: 'Freedom' Debuts On Charts

Akon's "Freedom" got swiped by Britney Spears' "Circus" on this week's chart.

According to Nielsen Soundscan, the "Right Now (Na Na Na)" ...

Akon Says No More 'Smack That,' Responsible On 'Freedom' Album

According to Akon there will be no follow ups to "Smack That," the hit single that solidified his Pop career.

"I'm a lot more conscious than on...

Akon Unleashes 'Troublemaking' Three Play

Akon is ready to rock through the holidays with at least three new releases including the premiere of his "Right Now (Na Na Na)" video.

Taken f...

Akon Switches 'Freedom' Up 'Euro' Style

While Akon has promised a number of signature 'Konvict' songs on his upcoming album "Freedom" the former "Smack That" star admits he had to switch thi...

Akon and Seal Vow To 'Jet' If McCain Wins

If John McCain manages to pull off the election Akon and Seal will be the first to 'jet' overseas.

"I can't even envision how bad it's gonna be...

Akon Readies "Freedom" Album, Single "Right Now" Climbs Charts

Akon has been in some trouble over the last few months for allegedly tossing fans from the stage, ironically the singer/songwriter/producer has deci...

Akon Concert Promoters Respond To Alleged 'Fan Assault' Video

A recent video of Akon uploaded to the net this week was altered according to concert promoters in South America.

As previously...

Update: Akon Busted Assaulting Fan On Stage !

Akon has been caught throwing fans off the stage into the audience below again however, this time the video shows him assaulting one female fan b...

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