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Akon Live Performance

The R&B crooner performs some of his latest hits and talks about why he's 'So Paid' live in our studio.

Influenced by: Busta Rhymes, Mobb Deep, EPMD, 2Pac

Genre: R & B

Biography: Although he was born in St. Louis, Aliaune Thiam -- aka Akon -- grew up in Senegal before he and his family (including his ...

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Akon: 'Michael Jackson Was Never Happy With His Music'

Oct 27 2009 11:45AM by Sharks

Filed under: Soul/R'n'B, R'n'B News, R.I.P.

The Boombox Music Blog: Multi-platinum selling vocalist and producer Akon recorded several tracks with the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, which may never see the light of day. In a recent interview with the singer, Akon discussed MJ's creative process, saying that he ... Read more

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Oct 14 2009 15:00PM by BoomBox Staff

Filed under: Hip-Hop Videos, Soul/R'n'B Videos

The Boombox Music Blog: Akon has earned success and topped the charts since his breakout single, 'Locked Up,' was released in 2004, and his music videos have added to his popularity. 'Locked Up,' the debut Akon video, features a drug-related arrest and a recount of what a ... Read more

Akon Faces New Lawsuit After Concert Injury

Sep 09 2009 8:00AM by Nadeska Alexis

Filed under: Hip-Hop News, Busted

The Boombox Music Blog: Yet another fan has hit rapper and producer Akon with a lawsuit after reporting injuries from a September 2007 concert in St. John, Canada. In her court statement, New Brunswick University student Katherine Teresa Hooper explained that she suffered ... Read more

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