Usher, Jermaine Dupri, Akon Offer Exclusives in ASCAP Holiday Auction
*The ASCAP Foundation has launched its fourth annual Holiday Auction, featuring over 70 one-of-a-kind items and experiences donated by top music creators, including Usher, Jermaine Dupri, and Akon. According to the news release, this year’s auction is the largest in its history, with proceeds supporting the Foundation’s mission to nurture the next generation of songwriters […]
Ray J and Akon React to Diddy’s Legal Troubles: ‘People Are Trying to Understand It | Video
*Akon recently addressed Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drama and the music mogul’s multiple civil lawsuits over alleged sexual assault. “I would like to say just pray for the man,” Akon told TMZ when the outlet caught up with him at Los Angeles International Airport. “God knows best, whatever’s happening, God’s dealing with it and that’s the […]
Akon Responds to Rape Accusations, Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Against Suge Knight | VIDEOs
*One episode into Suge Knight’s new podcast and the Death Row Records co-founder finds possible legal action from Akon. Speaking with TMZ Hip Hop, the “Smack That” singer disputed Knight’s claim accusing him of raping underage girls. “I need to make it very clear that I absolutely deny these outrageous false and disgusting claims Suge […]
Akon Announces Dates for North American ‘Superfan’ Tour
*Akon will kick off “The Superfan Tour” this fall in the U.S., where he’ll be playing all of the fan favorites from the past 20 years, according to a news release. Produced by Live Nation, the 15-city tour kicks off on November 2, in Atlanta at Tabernacle, making stops in Nashville, Boston, New York, Toronto, Chicago, […]
2016 Throwback: Akon’s Brother Details Why He and Tracee Ellis Ross Broke Up (Watch)
*Akon’s brother, Abou “Bu” Thiam, has made his own name as the youngest ever Vice President of A&R for Def Jam Records at age 28. He’s also widely known for having been in a serious relationship with – and eventually splitting from – actress Tracee Ellis Ross. The website iloveoldschoolmusic.com recently revisited the time when […]
Mary J. Blige is Radiant on People Magazine Cover – Akon Says Women Are Basically Useless Without Men + More | PicsVideos
*Social Heat is outchea throwing hands. Queen of Hip Hop soul Mary J. Blige melanin drip lands on the cover of People magazine ahead of Black History Month. She confessed that she is learning that “no one can love me like me. Nobody can.” TikTok dug up a segment of Akon on “The Joe Budden […]
Tristan Thompson’s Mother Suddenly Passes, Phresher Refuses to Drop Racks On Wedding & More | WATCH
*Catch this wave for today’s Social Heat. NBA player Tristan Thompson got some unexpected news of the passing of his mother, who died Thursday in Toronto. Allegedly, Tristan’s mother, Andrea, succumbed to a heart attack at home. Kris Jenner posted her condolences, and Khloé Kardashian is at his side. Prayers are going up for you […]
Mel B’s Daughter Pays Her Homage, Fivio Foreign’s GF Goes Off, Van Lathan Beefs W/Akon & More | Watch
*Social Heat today did not come to play. Mel B‘s daughter Phoenix paid homage to her mother by recreating some of the most memorable times of the Spice Girls. Did she hit or miss? (Watch below.) Fivio Foreign‘s girlfriend Jasmine gave him a proper tongue lashing while on her IG live for dancing with Asian Doll. […]
Reginae Carter Gifted Promise Ring By Bae, Usher Mourns His Grandmother, Akon Activating Diaspora Wars
*Social Heat is coming at you nice and neat. Reginae Carter received a promise ring from her boo-thang Armon Warren to celebrate their six-month anniversary. Candy isn’t as sweet as these two! Usher poured out his heart and grief by posting a heart-wrenching tribute to his recently passed grandmother. “I need you right now more […]
Akon Has NO Problem with Ye’s Hitler Comments ‘Cause They ‘Don’t Affect Me Personally’ | WATCH
*It seems singer Akon is quite comfortable with KanYe West‘s love for Hitler and Nazis. Nope, he has zero problems with the offensive words that came out of Ye’s mouth because … they aren’t about him. Yep, that’s how Akon sees it. At least that’s what he told Sky News when he sat for an […]
Akon Reacts to Memes Mocking His $7500 Hair Transplant
*Akon has hit up social media to react to being mocked for getting a $7500 hair transplant. We reported previously that Akon is on a press tour to talk about his development of “Akon City,” and composing the music for the World Cup. While stopping by @bigboysneighborhood, he revealed his full name is: Aliaune Damala […]
Must See/Hear: Akon Saying his Real, FULL Name + Shows Off New Hair Transplant | WATCH
*Akon has been on a press tour lately to talk about all the things he has cooking up like his development of “Akon City,” and composing the music for the World Cup. During his interviews, he also updates fans on his interesting life as he’s a man who has multiple wives. While stopping by @bigboysneighborhood, Akon […]
Akon Has NO Problem with Nick Cannon’s Seed Spreadin’ – ‘They’re All happy. What’s the Problem?’ | WATCH
*Akon recently stopped by the Morning Hustles Show to talk about his new single, “Enjoy that.” While there, he also talked about turning down Real Housewives Of Atlanta and even shared his thoughts on a few trending topics like monogamy and Nick Cannon welcoming his 10th child. As previously reported, the “Masked Singer” host announced […]
Akon’s Michael K. Williams Comment About the Famous and Rich Come Back to Bite Him
*This (past Labor Day), the world lost an iconic actor and true legend, Michael K. Williams. It hasn’t even been a week since his passing, so it goes without saying that people are still trying to digest the loss.⠀ ⠀ Williams reportedly passed after an overdose inside his New York City apartment at 54-years-old. Many […]
Listen As A-hole Police Operator Hassles Akon – Tells Him His Car Was ‘Stolen,’ Not ‘Carjacked’
*As we previously reported, Akon had his vehicle stolen from a Buckhead (Atlanta) gas station just before midnight on Monday. It was said that he had a $25,000 diamond necklace, along with a Louis Vuitton bag valued at $6,500 inside the vehicle. Akon’s SUV wasn’t recovered that night but was reportedly found later Tuesday in […]
