Becky G and Akon perform at the 2019 MTV, Europe Music Awards (Photo credit: Bang Media) Akon has finally explained why he went on hiatus. The “Lonely” hitmaker went on a three-year hiatus before ...

Halsey, Rosalía, Becky G, Akon, Ava Max, and Mabel are the first artists announced as performers at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards, the global music show which will air live from Spain on Nov. 3.

Last week Akon opened up about what may perhaps been his greatest feat thus far: building his own city in the West African country of Senegal. Last week Akon opened up about what may perhaps been his ...

Blockchain is no longer the province of tech nerds. A string of celebrities, from Paris Hilton to Ghostface Killah, have moved to capitalize on the booming technology. Among the latest—and most ...

Artist and songwriter Akon (pictured at left) and Motown Records veteran Kedar Massenburg have teamed up to launch Akonik Label Group (ALG). Distributed worldwide by BMG, the company is embracing a ...

Mr. Worldwide is heading to Jersey City. During a radio interview on 97.1 Monday morning, Mayor Steve Fulop announced that Pitbull and Akon will headline the city’s sixth annual Fourth of July ...

A local law firm defending the singer Akon in a lawsuit stemming from a Detroit music video shoot and an alleged robbery is asking to be let out of the case, citing financial reasons. Wayne County ...

Tekashi 6ix9ine remains a hot name in Hip-Hop due to his federal case, which saw him take the stand and snitch. Some of everyone has spoken on his case and now Akon adds himself to the list. Akon was ...

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