It’s a Beautiful Day, as Akon has just released his new studio album. It marks his first full-length project since 2008, ...

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 ...

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. For about five ...

Discover how Akon turns jokes about his hair into hit songs. Learn about his hair journey and his response to online trolls in this exclusive interview. Akon will take the jokes about his hair and ...

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 ...

LOS ANGELES — Akon, an R&B 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 ...

Issa Rae Calls Out Hollywood’s "Identity Crisis" with D.E.I. The producer/director/actor spoke about telling inclusive stories in a Hollywood that now treats diversity like “a bad word.” 6 hours ago ...

Music icons Ne-Yo and Akon entertained a packed crowd at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on Monday night ...

A really popular cafe in Newcastle had a famous customer on Monday with Akon calling in before his arena gig ...