LOS ANGELES -- Akon, a hip-hop star who's collaborated with everyone from Eminem to Andy Samberg, is about to release his first albums in seven years, but you won't find them in stores or on streaming ...

Go ahead and add Akon to the ever-growing list of artists outside of country music who are clamoring to be a part of the genre. The hip-hop artist has shared his master plan to move into the country ...

Just ahead of the official release of his “Hurt Somebody” single, featuring French Montana, Akon is dropping behind the scenes footage from the video shoot. The duo teamed with Gil Green for the ...

Akon rejected spousal support and requested joint custody in his divorce response to Tomeka Thiam, ending their 29-year marriage. Akon rejected spousal support and pushed for joint custody in his ...

Akon had a little run-in with the law recently that landed him in jail for a hot second. Konvict Music’s own reportedly had a warrant out for his arrest due to a suspended license, according to TMZ.

Putting a whiny singer and a growling rapper on the same track has long made for a staid, predictable duet, but singer Akon has managed to freshen up the weary world of R&B/hip-hop collaborations. The ...

Whether it’s Akon hyping up the high life, Ice Cube’s chill day of winning, or Ghostface breaking down poker moves, they add a layer to your gameplay. When you think of casinos, you might picture slot ...

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