Perez Hilton — Akon, you don't want to be Locked Up again, do you?! While litigation isn't criminal, Akon is being taken to court after being slapped with a lawsuit from Southern Electric. The electric company claims that Akon owes them over $51K after he failed to... more info

ContactMusic — RB star Akon is facing a legal battle over an allegedly unpaid bill for construction work at his home in Georgia The singer has been accused of failing to hand over 51000 31875 to a local contracting company for jobs including electrical work on hi..... more info

VH1 Blog — Behind The Music has long been one of VH1′s flagship series and we’re excited to announce that the show is set to return for another season on March 15. This season will feature several of rap and hip/hop’s most influential artists in recent ye... more info

ContactMusic — David Guetta hopes he can make house music as big as hip-hop and rock music in America The DJ and producer has been a key figure in bringing commercial dance to the US charts through his tracks with Black Eyed Peas Akon Snoop Dogg and Flo Rida am... more info

ContactMusic — Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham is launching an assault on the pop charts after landing a record deal The former back-up dancer for acts like Missy Elliott and Pharrell Williams has also starred in music videos for Akon Nelly John Legend and Justin B... more info

Impose Magazine — Before Asher releases his Def Jam debut Is This Too Orange?, which will most likely turn us against him as he renews his presence on frat rows across America (the record features Akon for christ sake), he's keeping the rap purists on his good sid... more info

411 Mania — From Akon and Lonely Island's "I Just Had Sex" and Afroman's "Because I Got High" to "Who Let The Dogs Out?" and more, 411's Wyatt E. continues his look at the top 32 novelty songs! Check out the full article to see which songs made the list from #24... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — This is Mavado’s first single off Khaled’s We The Best Music Group. “Survivor” features Akon. more info

Guardian Music — A new festival looks set to be India's answer to GlastonburyIt can be difficult when travelling by train in India to ensure you disembark at the correct city. Especially when it is 5am, and everybody around you is busy giggling at your pronunciation.... more info

E! Online — The cold hand of fake touched the world of hip-hop and R&B this weekend. "I'm Great ppl 4 all who keep asking! Alive and well! Enjoy ya night tweeps!" Missy Elliott... more info