MTV.com News — Slain rapper worked with Akon and T-Pain and had his first record deal when he was just 12 years old.By Shaheem Reid Dolla Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images Dolla often spoke about staying focused on his music despite life's many traged... more info

ContactMusic — R&B singer AKON is joining the throng of entrepreneurial celebrities in the perfume industry - he's launching two new fragrances later this year (09).The Smack That... more info

MTV.com News — Miami mogul walks us through his blazing career, all the way to the upcoming LP Victory. By Shaheem Reid DJ Khaled Photo: Ben Rose/ Getty Images DJ Khaled talks a lot, and you have to admit: He hasn't sold too many wolf tickets. He gets y... more info

VH1 News — Akon has branched into Latin music by teaming up with Dulce Maria, Aventura and Wisin y Yandel. more info

MTV.com News — Singer teams up with Dulce Maria, Aventura, Wisin y Yandel.By Lisa Gonzalez Aventura's Romeo and Akon on the set of "All Up to You" Photo: MTV News When 50 Cent teamed up with Wisin y Yandel to collaborate on the reggaetón duo's single, "... more info

MTV.com News — The Detroit MC rarely does guest spots, so when he does, he makes them count.By Jayson Rodriguez Eminem Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Eminem isn't a Busta Rhymes or Ludacris when it comes to collaborating. The Detroit lyricist usually stic... more info

411 Mania — Akon teams up with the World Cup... more info

Undercover, Australia — The World Cup Theme will have a different sound this year. more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Dotmusic - Senegalese star hired as "musical director" more info

NME — Singer says he's 'honoured' to have been chosen more info