TMZ — Akon put his home on the market, but anyone looking to snatch it up better bring a checkbook AND a handyman. The Sandy Springs, GA crib hit the market for $2.595 million, and the singer/producer figures to take a loss. It was purchased for just… ... more info

AllHipHop — AKON DROPS SOME FIRE FOR A YOUNG DAYTON RAPPER more info

TMZ — Akon lives by a simple precept ... if someone doesn't want to be with you, just let them go. We got Akon at LAX Monday and he sounds like the ultimate voice of reason.  He's not taking sides with either Kesha or Luke, but he has a hard time… more info

TMZ — Akon is calling major BS on Louis Farrakhan ... saying comments he made comparing NBA basketball to modern day slavery -- and LeBron James to a slave -- are totally and completely off base. Farrakhan made the statements at a recent Nation Of Islam…... more info

TMZ — Akon is applauding Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam for having Beyonce's back after cops called for a boycott of her upcoming Miami concert.  We got Akon arriving at LAX and he had stern words for the Miami chapter of the… more info

Mercury News, California — 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 services like Spotify. more info

Time — He will be giving away music for free on the app more info

TMZ — Akon has no regrets he didn't sign his hairdresser to a record deal ... now that she's a big deal on "Empire." We showed Akon a pic of Bre-Z at LAX Monday and he immediately recognized her. She plays rapper Freda Gatz on the show. Akon… more info

TMZ — Akon is not a second-guesser, and that's why he has no second-thoughts about his decision to take a pass on signing Drake before the Canadian blew up. We got Akon at LAX Tuesday when our photog dared to ask if he kicks himself over the decision.… ... more info

TMZ — Akon is scoffing at the notion Justin Bieber chugged booze an very possibly smoke a joint onstage this week because of a dare. As we reported, Justin chugged from a Hennessy bottle and grabbed a blunt during a performance with Rae Sremmurd in New… ... more info