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Akon’s Wife Files For Divorce After 29 Years Of Marriage
Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, has officially filed for divorce just days before their 29th wedding anniversary, citing irreconcilable differences as the primary reason for the
Was Akon’s Futuristic Crypto City A Big Scam?
Akon‘s plans to build a futuristic city in Senegal have been scrapped, according to reports. The Senegalese government has officially abandoned the singer’s proposal to
Happy Birthday Akon
Happy Birthday to Akon, who turns 52 today. He was born on April 16, 1973 in St. Louis, MO.
Akon Returns With Heartfelt Single “Never Really Mattered”
Akon is back with his heartfelt new single, “Never Really Mattered,” via Konvict Kulture. The track follows the viral success of “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” which
Akon Unveils Music Video For Comeback Single “Beautiful Day”
Akon has released the music video for his new track, “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” which dropped on October 4 via Konvict Kulture Records. The St. Louis-born
Akon To Release First Single “Beautiful Day” After 10 Years Hiatus
Akon announces his first single in a decade entitled “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” due out on October 4, 2024 via Konvict Kulture Records. Known for his
Akon Signs Deal To Build A $6 Billion Cryptocurrency City In Africa
R&B superstar Akon is building a real-life Wakanda in Africa. Akon City, a “futuristic cryptocurrency themed city” founded by the music mogul, is ready to
Akon Confirms “Locked Up Pt. 2” Will Be On Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Album
Akon has confirmed the rumors that the sequel of his popular single “Locked Up” will be featured on Tekashi 6ix9ine’s new album. That’s not going
Gillie Da Kid Slams Akon Over Tekashi 6ix9ine Collab
Gillie Da Kid doesn’t seem to be a big fan of Akon’s collaboration with controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. Both recorded a remix to the classic
Styles P Reacts To Tekashi 6ix9ine & Akon’s “Locked Up 2”
On Sunday (June 7), Akon and Tekashi 6ix9ine teased a new collaborative single titled “Locked Up 2,” which is a sequel to the 2004 original.
Akon Shows Support To Tekashi 6ix9ine, Thinks He’ll Have ‘Hottest Record Of The Year’
Akon is a longtime supporter of controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. The veteran Senegalese artist showed up on an Instagram Live session with DJ Whoo Kid
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