411 Mania — But says shows will be "amazing".... more info

A quick look at the writing and production credits for 's latest reveals his obvious desire to connect with an audience too young to remember mid-'80s hits like 'Dancing on the Ceiling' and 'Hello.' Akon, Ne-Yo, Stargate, 'Tricky' Stewart and the-Dre... more info

411 Mania — Akon wants to avoid another incident like the Dolla shooting... more info

Rolling Stone — Akon spoke about the dangers of gun violence and made reference to his fallen protégé Dolla at a meeting with students in Poughkeepsie, New York, yesterday, the Poughkeepsie Journal reports. The event was part of Akon’s community service sentence... more info

Starpulse — POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Hip-hop star Akon spoke to students in upstate New York about gun violence as part of a plea agreement for tossing a fan off stage at a concert nearby.[...] Read more! more info

Topix — Hip-hop star Akon spoke to students in upstate New York about gun violence as part of a plea agreement for tossing a fan off stage at a concert nearby. more info

Star Online, Malaysia — PETALING JAYA: Mr “Lonely” will feel the warmth of Malaysian hospitality as thousands are expected to turn up for his concert here on July 2. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Hip-hop star Akon had a date Thursday to speak with students in upstate New York about gun violence, after pleading guilty to tossing a fan off stage at a concert nearby. more info

411 Mania — I choose my favorite male singers of the past 20 years. Wait, you guessed it, Akon! Just kidding. more info

MTV.com News — 'We just got our friendship straightened out, then all of this had to happen,' singer tells MTV News of late rapper.By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Whitney McDonald Dolla Photo: Michael Bezjian/ WireImage Dolla was a rapper on the r... more info