New York Post — OVER the course of his young life, Akon's been everything from in "Trouble," to "Konvicted" and even "Locked Up." Today, he celebrates his "Freedom." "I'm emotionally, legally, musically and financially free," says Akon, 32. "The key was taking [my..... more info

Perez Hilton — Akon won”t have to sit in court….just yet. The singer's assault trial, scheduled to commence on Monday, in Fishkill Town Justice Court, has been postponed ’til December 17th. The trial comes as a result of a guilty plea to charges of endangerin... more info

The Newsroom — Akon says his third album, 'Freedom,' features an international sound because it was recorded while traveling through London, Africa and Rome. (Dec. 1) more info

Reuters - Holding a red velvet cupcake with white frosting and colored sprinkles, Akon stands atop an extended conference room table at Universal Records' New York headquarters. He's ecstatic. more info

NME — Premiership strikers including Chelsea's Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka have been banned from attending a hip-hop Christmas party set to be held by Lil' Wayne and Akon in Miami. more info

NME — English Premiership strikers including Chelsea's Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka have been banned from attending a hip-hop Christmas party set to be held by Lil' Wayne and Akon in Miami. more info

Yahoo! Music — Reuters - Holding a red velvet cupcake with white frosting and colored sprinkles, Akon stands atop an extended conference room table at Universal Records' New York headquarters. He's ecstatic. more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Billboard) - Holding a red velvet cupcake with white frosting and colored sprinkles, Akon stands atop an extended conference room table at Universal Records' New York headquarters. He's ecstatic. more info

New York Times — New releases from Britney Spears, Akon, Cynic and John Escreet. more info

People.com — The hip-hop star, who has a new album out, talks collaborations and clothing lines with PEOPLE more info