Stereogum — The Lonely Island are back with (drumroll) “We’re Back,” the first taste of their forthcoming second album Turtleneck & Chain. The SNL trio’s 2009 Incredibad boasted guest spots from T-Pain, Norah Jones, and Julian Casablancas. This time they... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — This is sad news. Nate Dogg has passed away at the age of 41. The cause of death has not been released but the rapper suffered two strokes in 2007 and 2008. Nate Dogg was a trendsetter. Before Akon and everyone else started to jump on hooks, Nate Dog... more info

ContactMusic — Akon's former booking agents have fired back at the R&B star after he accused them of failing to pay performance fees, breach of contract and trademark infringement in a new lawsuit, insisting they're the ones who are owed cash. The singer/produce... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - R&B star Akon is suing his former booking agent for breach of contract and trademark infringement. more info

ContactMusic — R&B star Akon is suing his former booking agent for breach of contract and trademark infringement. The singer/producer and bosses at his Kon Live Touring, Inc. company filed a complaint against American Talent Agency, Inc. on Thursday (03Mar... more info

White Folks Get Crunk — Its Monday! KARMALOOP x VGB x JAYCEEOH “HIGH ALTITUDE” by DJ JAYCEEOH 1. VGB Most Interesting Intro 2. B.O.B. feat Wiz Khalifa – Fuck The Money (JayCeeOh Remix) 3. Dr Dre ft Snoop & Akon – Kush 4. JayCeeOh – Hold Up 5. American Pimp Inte... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — For the first time, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Akon perform “Kush” at the Interscope Grammy Party.   a2a_linkname="Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg And Akon Perform Kush At Interscope Grammy Party"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/02/14/dr-d... more info

Popeater — Filed under: Music News, Interviews, Exclusives, Lady Gaga It is once again shaping up to be the Year of Gaga. With her new single, 'Born This Way,' set to premiere Friday and a much-anticipated Grammy performance on tap for this Sunday, headline-gra... more info

Perez Hilton — This is kinda inappropriate and kinda fierce deluxe!!! We love it! Check out Akon's rather rude but fab new song, Unless We Fucking, featuring Clinton Sparks, above! more info

Pop Bytes — † FROM DJ PAUL V. Are you feeling the new Britney Spears single? It's already a huge radio and club hit, but I'm feeling kind of meh about it. Like so many pop artists of the last year, Brit and her producers are tapping into those hard e... more info