Akon Gossip, News and Articles.

Akon Gossip and News.

Lily Allen's New Album to Feature Lindsay Lohan?

2008-07-04 15:42:10

According to the latest reports, on one of the tracks from her upcoming LP, the British singer is tapping the Hollywood star to do a duet. (Read full story)

Akon Collaborated With Peter Buffett on Music and

2008-06-12 15:16:08

The Senegal born rapper is getting involved in a new collaboration as he has been tapped by the renown composer to do new music projects and also laun (Read full story)

David Banner's New Album Release Date Pushed Back

2008-06-04 11:04:06

The rapper's fans have to delay their wish to grab his "Greatest Story Ever Told" as its release date has been re-scheduled once again. (Read full story)

The Game and Young Jeezy to Host Their Own Radio

2008-06-04 16:20:27

Both rappers are set to have a new career as they have been given their own radio shows by XM Radio. (Read full story)

'Sunny Day', Akon's New Leaked Joint

2008-05-15 14:40:38

The audio of the rapper's new song which could be included on his new LP "Acquitted" has been leaked on-line. (Read full story)

Hip Hop Artist Akon Made Up Felonious Past

2008-04-18 17:02:59

Akon, as reported by Thesmokinggun.com, allegedly made up most of his felonious past. (Read full story)

Akon Searching Talents in Europe and Africa

2008-04-09 11:45:19

Akon has expanded his Konvict Muzik empire to London and is looking forward to sign new artists in both Europe and Africa. (Read full story)

Akon Switching Lane to Country Under Alias

2008-03-28 16:35:36

The R'n'B crooner said that he has even had one single hit that will make him the first black artist to conquer country genre. (Read full story)

Video Premiere: Flo Rida's 'Elevator' Feat. Timbal

2008-02-18 15:21:37

Collaborator Timbaland is also featured in this clip for Flo Rida's second single from debut album. (Read full story)

Video Premiere: Mario's 'Do Right'

2007-12-15 11:59:38

This would be the personal video that relates Mario to his heroine-addict mother. (Read full story)

Akon Pleaded Not Guilty to Charges Stemmed from Fa

2007-12-04 11:52:44

Akon pleaded not guilty Monday Dec 3rd to charges stemmed from his famous fan tossing incident back in June. (Read full story)

Producer Confirmed Akon Wrote the 'Sorry' Song

Aug 29, 2007 11:40:32

After the claim that 'Sorry, Blame It on Me' is not Akon's work, producer and writer Clinton Sparks defended the singer's reputation as a writer. (Read full story)

Akon Launching New Reality TV Show Starring His Tw

Aug 10, 2007 09:48:40

Akon is going to launch a new reality show starring his two brothers, it has been reported. (Read full story)

Akon's 'Sorry, Blame It on Me' Music Video Premie

Aug 09, 2007 12:00:39

Already drawing attention with its bold lyrics, Akon's 'Sorry Blame It on Me' now gets its music video played for the first time on Yahoo! (Read full story)

Akon Re-Issuing 'Konvicted' with Charting Single

Aug 03, 2007 15:20:57

Akon's #7 song 'Sorry, Blame It on Me' will now be released as a bonus track on a special edition of 'Konvicted'. (Read full story)

Akon Under Investigation Over Fan-Tossing Allegati

Jun 07, 2007 11:05:17

Akon is under investigation by New York authorities after footage emerged of him tossing a young fan into the crowd at a gig. (Read full story)

Maroon 5 Performs "Makes Me Wonder" for the First

Mar 27, 2007 11:43:28

One month away, Maroon 5 will give a sneak peek of their first single "Makes Me Wonder". (Read full story)

The Billboard 200 Album Chart in the United States

Jan 18, 2007 11:04:32

The "Dreamgirls" soundtrack remains atop of The Billboard 200 for the second week straight, moved 60,000 copies (Read full story)

The Billboard 200's 10 Best Bows for January 7th P

Jan 11, 2007 15:03:50

The soundtrack to "Dreamgirls" jumped two places to claim the top slot on the U.S. pop charts (Read full story)

Top 10 Singles on the Billboard Hot 100

Dec 01, 2006 13:33:04

Senegalese R&B artist Akon entered a second week at No. 1 on the Hot 100 singles chart Thursday with "I Wanna Love You" featuring Snoop Dogg. (Read full story)

The Top 10 Singles in the United States

Nov 25, 2006 13:36:39

Akon scores his first No. 1 hit on the Hot 100 this week as "I Wanna Love You" featuring Snoop Dogg explodes 17-1. (Read full story)

Akon Turning His Life Into Biopic

Oct 12, 2006 10:27:28

Akon is turning his life story into hard-hitting new biopic "Illegal Alien", which will shed light on his early upbringing in Africa. (Read full story)

"Hollaback" Tops U.S. Pop Charts for 4th Week

May 20, 2005 10:02:55

Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback" has again fended off all comers to remain the No. 1 single in the United States for a fourth consecutive week (Read full story)

Lindsay Lohan's New LP Set to Be Outed in November

2008-06-27 10:28:48

The singer/actress' new studio album reportedly has got a title and also an official release date. (Read full story)

Akon's 'Hold My Hand' Ft. Michael Jackson Streamed

2008-07-01 15:50:55

The audio from the R 'n' B superstar for his new song which features a duet with the king of pop has been leaked. (Read full story)

Akon Cancels Retirement Plan

2008-08-01 17:14:42

Now that his dream to work with Michael Jackson is accomplished ten years faster than he expected, Akon cancels plan on retirement. (Read full story)

Nelly's New Single 'Long Night' Ft. Usher Leaked

2008-07-10 16:50:49

The rapper's new single that will be included on his upcoming record "Brass Knuckles" has streamed. (Read full story)

'Forgive Me', New Pop/R'n'B Track From Leona Lewis

2008-04-02 13:31:21

This would be the single that is produced by Akon for the Americanized version of her 'Spirit' album. (Read full story)

Akon's Cover of Michael Jackson's 1983 Single Leak

2007-11-20 16:38:00

Akon has covered Michael Jackson's 'Wanna be Startin' Somethin'' that is expected to be in the re-release of 'Thriller'. (Read full story)

R&B Star Akon Charged in Fan-Tossing Incident, Sch

2007-12-10 15:33:37

Police have filed several charges against Akon for tossing a teenage fan off the stage onto another spectator who said she suffered a concussion as a (Read full story)

Leona Lewis' Debut 'Americanized' With Akon Duet

2008-03-13 15:55:06

Leona Lewis will add two new songs in her breakthrough album in preparation of its U.S. release. (Read full story)

Akon's Free Concert Ended in a Disaster

2008-02-22 09:12:50

Akon was serving a free gig at a Danish mall when a fire alarm broke out and people started to get violent in protest. (Read full story)

Video Premiere: Akon's 'I Can't Wait' Feat. T-Pain

2008-03-04 09:21:24

Akon pulls the latest and last single off his sophomore effort, and made its music video. (Read full story)

Akon Ready to Release Third and Fourth Album

2008-03-05 10:00:38

The Grammy-nominated singer has enough materials to be put to 2 albums, and the first single should be a Michael Jackson-featuring. (Read full story)

R 'n' B Star Akon to Release 'Thug Politics'

2008-03-13 16:54:02

Akon has signed a deal with rapper-turned-publisher C-Murder to write a book based on his life, titled "Thug Politics." (Read full story)

Video Premiere: Kat DeLuna's 'Run the Show' Feat.

2008-03-14 09:25:55

Kat DeLuna releases the first version of the music video that features Busta Rhymes and is expected to premiere the Spanish one afterwards. (Read full story)

Video Premiere: Colby O'Donis' 'Don't Turn Back'

2008-08-05 14:24:45

The artist signed under Akon's Konvict label has launched the promotion of his debut album by releasing a new music video. (Read full story)