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Spotify who? Hip-hop artist Akon to release albums on his own 'Stadium' app

3341 days ago
Mercury News, CaliforniaAkon, 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

Why Hip-Hop’s Akon Decided to Appify His Next Albums

3341 days ago
TimeHe will be giving away music for free on the app more info

Akon -- I Passed On My Hairdresser Turned Rapper ... No Regrets (VIDEO)

3351 days ago
TMZAkon 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

Akon -- I Don't Regret Passing On Drake ... One Bit

3364 days ago
TMZAkon 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

Akon -- Justin Bieber's a Grown Man ... He Makes His Own Weed Decisions (VIDEO)

3368 days ago
TMZAkon 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

Akon Sued -- Mansion Floors Don't Come Cheap ... Pay Up, Man!

3402 days ago
TMZAkon's Georgia mansion continues to be a thorn in his side ... as yet another contractor is claiming he didn't get paid for working on the superstar producer and singer's floors.    A company called Capital Floors has filed a $15,000 lien… more info

Snoop Dogg Slams Caitlyn Jenner With A Picture Calling Her A 'Science Project'

3489 days ago
Perez HiltonFirst, it was Drake Bell and then Timbaland. But now Snoop Dogg is the latest star to stir up some controversy over Caitlyn Jenner. The California Roll rapper took to Instagram on Wednesday to share his support for Akon, all while slamming Caitlyn wi... more info

Singer Akon launches academy to help Africans harness the sunshine

3503 days ago
ReutersLONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Senegalese-American singer Akon, whose Akon Lighting Africa initiative aims to bring electricity to some of the 600 million Africans who lack it, announced on Thursday the launch of a new "Solar Academy" for the ... more info

Akon -- Dear President ... Enjoy This Ballin' Bulletproof Van

3541 days ago
TMZAkon has the same crisis we all do -- what the hell do ya buy an African president who has everything?! The answer, according to Akon ... is a $350k tricked out bulletproof ride. The guys over at The Auto Firm in South FL. tell us Akon… more info

Akon Sued -- Your Mama Screwed Me On Pimped Out Floors

3626 days ago
TMZAkon will be walking on water if his super baller glass floor ever gets installed -- but the contractor says it ain't happening until he gets paid, and Akon's mom stops flaking out on the plans.Durable Steel Structures filed a lien against… more info

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