MTV.com News — 'I'm very honest with my music and I think people appreciate that,' the suburban rapper says.By Steven Roberts
Asher Roth
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Asher Roth is a white rapper. He also happens to sound like another (very popular) white rapper. It c... more info
The second album for the British rapper includes guest appearances by Akon, Darren B, Lemar, and Stush. NOTES: Currently available as an import only in the U.S. more info
New York Post — This year's music mantra is: Gimme something fine in 2009 . . . an album, and not just a piddling ringtone riff or a catchy single featuring Akon. So far, the artists ready to meet that challenge include veterans like Springsteen and U2, newcomers... more info
TMZ — Filed under: Wacky & Weird
Akon says his goal for 2009 is to be more successful than 2008 -- so instead of chucking one kid off his stage and dealing his way out of a trial, he'll try for two.
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VH1 News — T.I., Akon and Snoop Dogg are featured on "Day Dreamin'," the first single DJ Drama's forthcoming LP Gangsta Grillz 2: The Album (The Mixtape President). more info
MTV.com News — "Day Dreamin' " is the lead track from forthcoming Gangsta Grillz 2: The Album (The Mixtape President).
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DJ Drama
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"I don't want to dramatize it too much — no pun intended," DJ Drama said. ... more info
Topix — US rapper Akon has been found guilty of harassing a fan at a New York concert. Abby Rosa claims she suffered concussion after Akon launched a fan off stage, landing on top of her, at the Duchess Stadium in June ... more info
Undercover, Australia — Akon has been found guilty of harrassment. The Hip-Hop star threw a teenage fan off stage during a concert and ended up in court. more info