Magnet Magazine — 15 years ago, the Lonely Island released Turtleneck & Chain. Akon! Beck! Michael Bolton! Nicki Minaj! Rihanna! Santigold! Snoop Dogg! Justin Timberlake! John Waters! Read our Future Islands cover Q&A by Andy Samberg: The post The Lonely Island Releas... more info

Antimusic Rock — Akon officially announces his highly anticipated new album, Beautiful Day, set for worldwide release on April 22, 2026 more info

Antimusic Rock — NE-YO and GRAMMY award-winning multi-platinum recording artist AKON announced their co-headlining 'Nights Like This' global tour more info

Antimusic Rock — Gary LeVox, Rascal Flatts' frontman, is back with global superstar Akon to build on May's breakout hit 'Hold The Umbrella' with the 'Hold The Umbrella (Party Mix)' more info

Stereogum — Earlier this month, Senegal announced that the West African country’s plans for Akon City — a $6 billion Wakanda-style metropolis inspired by the R&B singer — were no longer happening. Now, Akon is declaring that it’s still on. more info

Stereogum — In 2018, Akon announced a cryptocurrency called Akoin and plans for a $6 billion Wakanda-style metropolis in his native country Senegal. Now, seven years later, Senegal has confirmed that the city will not be happening. more info

Antimusic Rock — Rascal Flatts frontman Gary LeVox and Akon unveil the official music video for their sun-soaked summer party anthem 'Hold The Umbrella,' more info

Antimusic Rock — Gary LeVox's upcoming new song is going a little bit Country, a little bit Pop and a little bit Latin more info

Antimusic Rock — Legendary hitmaker Akon returns with his EP, Akon's Beautiful Day (The Remixes), dropping Friday, January 31, 2025, via Konvict Kulture more info

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