AKON was honored with the W.E.B. DuBois Freedom & Justice Award (Photo credit: Raquelle “Rocki” Harris for rolling out Akon has been able to include “more of an African influence” in his work because ...

Go ahead and add Akon to the ever-growing list of artists outside of country music who are clamoring to be a part of the genre. The hip-hop artist has shared his master plan to move into the country ...

Akon plans to release a country music version of his catalog. While in New York City this week, the "Locked Up" had a quick chat with TMZ, and was asked if he'd consider going country. "I'm actually ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – His real name is Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, but you know him as Akon. Akon is a singer, songwriter, and wrapper who first rose to fame in 2004 after the release of his ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - There are two artists in Elkhart who are making waves in the industry right now, and they’re all part of Konvict Kulture — a record company started by multi-platinum artist ...

In a recent revelation that has fans buzzing, Akon disclosed that he recorded a track with the iconic Nicki Minaj back in 2017, which he believes could have been his “biggest pop record ever.” This ...

Iconic Multi-Platinum Artist, Producer, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist AKON is gearing up for his highly anticipated SUPERFAN TOUR and the release of his upcoming album. Fan love takes centerstage ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Akon, a singer, songwriter, and businessman internationally known for his award-winning music, stopped by Channel 4 on Thursday, and we really didn’t want him to leave. Akon, ...

ATLANTA (Atlanta News First/Gray News) - Akon, the five-time Grammy-nominated singer who rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his song “Locked Up,” was arrested last week near Atlanta in the ...

Why Was Singer Akon Arrested? Akon – whose real name is Aliaune Thiam – was arrested on November 7, 2025 when he didn't show up to court in Georgia regarding a ticket he received for driving with a ...