Akon has nine children; his wife just filed for divorce and named on minor child. Fans think the filing proves Akon is a polygamist.

FISHKILL, N.Y. — Hip-hop star Akon pleaded guilty Wednesday to harassment for tossing a fan off stage at an upstate New York concert last year. He will serve no jail time as long he performs 65 hours ...

Akon had a little run-in with the law recently that landed him in jail for a hot second. Konvict Music’s own reportedly had a warrant out for his arrest due to a suspended license, according to TMZ.

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 ...

Akon is shutting down rumors that his dream project, “Akon City,” has been scrapped. The ambitious city, first unveiled in 2018, was pitched as a cutting-edge, crypto-powered hub designed to transform ...

Akon confessed that he wore the fake Dior “Drio” jacket because he knew it would garner interest in his “Drink Champs” interview. Akon knows how to capture the spotlight and isn’t afraid of employing ...

Akon is making it clear that his futuristic $6 billion Akon City project in Senegal is still alive and progressing, despite speculation suggesting otherwise. While speaking with TMZ Hip Hop during a ...

CHAMBLEE, Ga. (AP) — Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn't show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license. Police records show Akon, ...

It's a busy Monday night at Tufts, and students are filing into Brown and Brew to crack open the books. The study mood was set by a local pop/hip-hop radio station playing a club mix. Nobody was ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio Recently, the popular musician Akon ignited a not-so-deep-seated ...