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 and T-Pain. In addition to the current stars Akon signed, he recently inked a deal with Gospel rapper Mali Music.
Mali Music spoke about Akon giving him high praises stating, "He's a mogul. He's done so much and it's just a blessing that he was ...
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 several times. The holdup may be attributed to the singles "Angels"
and "Give It to 'Em" featuring Rick Ross, which failed to make noise
at radio or on the charts.
Now, Akon has finally locked in a release date for the new project whic...
Keri Hilson And Akon Partner With H&M For Fashion Against AIDS
Big name artists from the world of music are supporting Fashion Against AIDS (FAA) this Spring, H&M and Designers Against AIDS’s (DAA) mutual initiative to help spread the message of safe sex and HIV/AIDS prevention to young people around the globe.
R&B singers Keri Hilson and Akon are among the celebrities involved in this year’s FAA collection, which for 2011 is a unisex ran...
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 breach of contract and trademark infringement.
The singer/producer and bosses at his Kon Live Touring, Inc. company filed a complaint against American Talent Agency, Inc. on Thursday in New York, claiming ATA officials failed to pay "earned p...
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 booking agent American Talent Agency, for breach of contract, trademark infringement, and unjust enrichment, among other claims.
Akon split with ATA in September (2010), after the company failed to compensate Akon for monies earned from perfo...
R&B crooner Usher has invited X Factor’s Cheryl Cole to accompany him on the UK leg of his “OMG Tour,” which will kick off in February 2011. Ursh reportedly wants to take Cole out on a date, for a typically British roast dinner if she agrees to take up his offer. Speaking to The Mirror He says, “Cheryl is so pretty … I spent a little time with her in England last month at The X Factor. I’m s...
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 finances to open the educational facility in the country via his Konfidence Foundation charity, which he set up to create a better future for African children.
Akon tells Allhiphop.com, "It all strung from concept of creating a better future...
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 exposed to while touring around the world.
Previously titled Akonic, ‘Stadium’ boats sounds like hip hop, dance and influences from as far afield as Japan and India.
"As you grow, you experience different things. You start travelling, you ...
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.
The promotion agency alleges that Akon pulled out of a performance just eight days before show time, citing "scheduling conflicts" for the last minute cancellation. Akon was booked to perform with his Konvict team (Kardinal Offishall and Co...
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 respective countries, Akon and Boyle join fellow award winners David Guetta, Michael Buble, U2, Shakira and Lady Gaga.
Featuring performances from Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Lopez, Akon, will.i.am, Ludacris and Pharrell Williams, the World Music...
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 suit against former business partners that he says used his likeness for their own scent.
In documents filed earlier this month, sources say Akon was in talks to develop his own scent, but was met with a surprise when he found out perfume execu...
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 his now canceled concert late Tuesday, the "Smack That" entertainer said "violence is not the answer".
"I was not aware that the statue was even on the set of the video until now. I would never set out to offend or desecrate anyone's ...
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 local reports, hundreds of people stormed the head office of Sri Lanka's Maharaja Broadcasting and Television (MBC/MTV) over the network's decision to sponsor Akon's concert in the region next month.
Not just upset about the concert but politic...
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 incredible collaborations," Akon has titled the effort "Stadium Music".
While he is keeping quiet about much of the album and its direction for now, the effort will feature a reunion with "Sexy Chick" collaborator David Guetta.
"I got some inc...
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.
Aptly named after his top-selling album Konvict, the fragrance line launched with both Konvict for men and women recently.
"We are excited and honored to launch Konvict with AKON which we project strong sales in this celebrity fragrance ...
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