Akon wants the world to know the true character behind the rap stars that the culture adores as Young Thug and Gunna. Amid their current legal cases, the “Lonely” crooner says that the rap lyrics ...

The early 2000s were marked by a dynamic and diverse music scene. This era also saw the mainstream success of many musical acts including, the multi talented Akon. With his string of memorable hits, ...

Following previous single "Stick Around," an island-infused collaboration with Matoma, Akon is back today with a new track titled "Want Some," featuring DJ Chose. "Want Some" features a lazy summer ...

Akon poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. When Akon releases his first albums in seven years, he'll largely bypass the music labels and ask fans to download an app to their phone for exclusive access.

LOS ANGELES — Akon, a hip-hop star who’s collaborated with everyone from Eminem to Andy Samberg, is about to release his first albums in seven years — but you won’t find them in stores or on streaming ...