Akon said the music video for one of Michael Jackson’s songs was a huge inspiration to him. The “Don’t Matter” singer revealed he became very close to Jackson toward the end of the King of Pop’s life.

Akon certainly has been busy, having been on tour recently with Konvict Kultures’ First Lady Amirror. Few artists seem to have an enduring longevity of continued success but for Akon he’s an important ...

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 ...

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Nurturing a promising career in R&B, hip-hop, and pop, Akon released several hit albums. His last, Akonda, was released back in 2019. But hoping to explore a different type of music, the singer ...

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is taking legal action against the Amalgamated Transit Union 1197, the union that represents the bulk of its employees. Read full article: JTA sues union ...

Rascal Flatts’ frontman is going a little bit country, and a little bit pop and a little bit Latin. Our frontman, Deco’s Alex Miranda, is live in Fort Lauderdale with a behind-the-scenes look at Gary ...

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 ...

The singer, songwriter, producer, and all-around talent magnet known as Akon already has globe-spanning influence as far as hitmaking is concerned. With more than 35 Billboard Hot 100 hits to his name ...

Akon has reportedly been arrested. The "Locked Up" hitmaker got caught up with law enforcement agents over a suspended license. Although it did not result in the singer getting thrown behind bars, his ...

Akon is a Senegalese-American singer-songwriter and music producer, popularly known for his groovy music. He rose to fame after the release of his debut single in 2004 and made a name for himself in ...