http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon All the latest content for Akon from mtv.co.uk en Copyright (C) MTV Networks UK & Ireland http://www.mtv.co.uk/files/imagecache/300x225/2009/01/22/Akon 1 01-09.jpg http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vybz-kartel/339205-vybz-kartel-prison-escape-gun-point-guard-dead There is uncertainty over claims that Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has reportedly broken out of prison in his native Jamaica after holding an officer at gunpoint.Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, allegedly... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:30:59 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:339205 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dr-dre/269262-dr-dre-eminem-detox-die-hard Dr. Dre debuted a new track with Eminem on US television on 6 May. The rapper/producer used the lead-up to last night’s welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao and ‘Sugar’ Shane... Sun, 08 May 2011 10:24:05 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:269262 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/pot-of-gold Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:07:22 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:404089 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/usher/255847-usher-to-record-track-with-tinie-tempah Usher looks set to duet with Tinie Tempah, after the two become friends when the Pass Out rapper supported him on his European tour. "We talked about doing something together,” Usher said... Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:46:53 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:255847 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/trouble-nobody-bananza Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:06:02 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:451438 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/justin-bieber/250369-justin-bieber-assault-new-image Justin Bieber has been cleared of assaulting a 12-year old boy during a game of laser tag in October.As we previously reported, the Pray singer was being investigated after allegedly punching the child... Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:42:12 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:250369 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/willow-smith/249246-mtv-midweek-chart-update Willow Smith looks set to knock The X Factor finalists off the No.1 spot of the Official Singles Chart with her infectious track, Whip My Hair.According to midweek figures, the Brand New For 2011 nominee... Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:49:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:249246 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/michael-jackson/245917-michael-jackson-tracklisting-revealed The tracklisting for Michael, an album of unreleased Michael Jackson material, has been revealed. Akon features on the album’s first single, Hold My Hand, 50 Cent can be heard on Monster, and Lenny... Sat, 13 Nov 2010 10:43:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:245917 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/justin-bieber/245826-justin-bieber-works-with-akon Akon has revealed that he’s recorded a song with teen superstar Justin Bieber. The producer and RnB crooner said the track is likely to make Biebs’ second album next year.   Akon told... Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:14:39 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:245826 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nelly/243977-nelly-releases-album-tracklisting Nelly’s back with his sixth album 5.0 and has some impressive collaborations on there with the likes of P Diddy, T.I., Plies, Chris Brown and Akon, to name a few. The album, which is due for release... Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:34:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243977 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nelly/241200-akon-and-t-pain-join-nelly-on-new-single Nelly is back on the music scene and for his next single Move That Body, the rapper has teamed up with R&B royalty, Akon and T-Pain. The accompanying video is shaping up to be something special,... Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:11:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:241200 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/michael-jackson/232146-new-michael-jackson-album A Michael Jackson album featuring 10 previously unreleased tracks will be released in November. The as-yet-untitled LP will include songs that Michael recorded with Will.I.Am in 2006, as well as several... Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:48:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:232146 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/we-dont-care Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:07:54 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:409482 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/224187-akon-plans-to-bring-the-stadium-to-your-living-room Akon is currently gearing up for his fourth solo album, Stadium. The R&B singer - and label boss to Lady GaGa - is calling the late summer release his 'most energetic project to date.' Apparently... Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:49:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:224187 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/215161-akon-heads-to-court R&B star (and Lady GaGa’s label bos) Akon has reportedly filed a lawsuit against some former associates of his claiming they allegedly stole his trademark for a fragrance line. Details about... Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:52:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:215161 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/209851-akon-could-retire-now-if-he-wanted-to If you didn’t know by now, pop star Lady GaGa was snapped up by Akon a couple of years ago and signed to his KonLive imprint under the Interscope Recording umbrella. SEE LADY GAGA NAKED HERE &nbsp... Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:36:01 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:209851 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lady-gaga/209797-lady-gaga-new-album-akon Lady GaGa is allegedly recording songs for her new album whilst on her tour bus and some of the material is 'crazy', according to label boss Akon.The Beautiful rapper has revealed that due to the Bad... Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:57:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:209797 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/204160-akon-speaks-out-on-christina-and-gaga-comparison There’s been a lot of talk about the comeback of pop/R&B sensation Christina Aguilera and her being compared to the controversial pop star, Lady GaGa. Akon - who signed GaGa to his label in... Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:06:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:204160 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/200632-akon-refused-entry-to-sri-lanka Akon has been banned from entering Sri Lanka after protests took place over a music video which was claimed to be offensive to Buddhists. The R&B singer was due to appear in Sri Lanka on April 24th... Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:10:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:200632 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/beautiful-mama-africa-live-in-nairobi-world-stage Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:57:40 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:450896 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/hypnotized Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:16:56 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:363069 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/dangerous-0 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:11:24 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:263141 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/oh-africa Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:477964 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/hope-for-haiti-now/176300-pharrell-chris-brown-diddy-lil-wayne-for-haiti-event Pharrell Williams, Chris Brown, Diddy and Lil Wayne have been lined up for the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Haiti benefit event.  The telethon will take place on the US channel this Friday... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:58:08 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:176300 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/michael-jackson/172125-lenny-kravitz-talks-about-jackson-leak The previously unheard Michael Jackson song Another Day has been taken down from websites by his record label Sony.  Earlier this week a 90 second clip of the collaboration with Lenny Kravitz appeared... Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:50:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:172125 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dizzee-rascal/170802-mtv-news-boys-of-2009 2009 has been quite a year for the boys; with the return of some familiar faces of music past such as Robbie Williams, Jay-Z and of course Mr. Controversial himself, Eminem bouncing back to show us what... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:41:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:170802 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/paloma-faith/167046-paloma-faith-live-review You can’t accuse Paloma Faith of not putting effort into her live shows. Last night for her London homecoming at Koko she had a huge playground stage set and an on point band. Wearing a white ball... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:41:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:167046 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/whitney-houston/159201-whitney-houston-announces-uk-dates Whitney Houston has announced live shows for the UK set to take place next year.   The singer is currently on the comeback trail after battling drug addiction. She’ll play five shows across... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:33:29 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:159201 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/156931-akon-i-m-extremely-proud-of-gaga After talking exclusively to MTV News about Michael Jackson, Akon also revealed to us his thoughts on woman of the moment, Lady Gaga.   Speaking at the Orange Rock Corps event in London, the Right... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:37:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:156931 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/156628-akon-talks-michael-jackson Akon has exclusively told MTV News about the tracks he made with Michael Jackson before his passing in June earlier this year. Rumours to whether Akon will appear on Jacko’s posthumous album This... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:13:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:156628 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/madonna/156422-madonna-taio-at-number-one Madonna has hit the top of the album chart with her latest hits collection Celebration. The Queen of Pop knocked Muse down to number two while Dizzee Rascal’s new disc Tongue N Cheek went to number... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:29:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:156422 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/michael-jackson/155713-new-single-from-michael-jackson A new single that Michael Jackson recorded before his death will be released next month.   This Is It comes out on October 12 with backing vocals on the song coming from MJ’s brothers. &nbsp... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:24:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:155713 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/pixie-lott/152654-pixie-lott-hits-number-one-singles-chart-with-boys-and-girls Pixie Lott has climbed to the top of the Official UK Singles Chart for her second Number 1 hit. Pixie has knocked Jay-Z' s Run This Town from the top spot with Boys And Girls.  It's her second... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:49:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:152654 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dizzee-rascal/149758-dizzee-rascal-tops-singles-chart   Dizzee Rascal has scored his third number one in a row with Holiday.   He knocked David Guetta and Akon’s Sexy Chick down to number two while Calvin Harris, Black Eyed Peas and Tinchy... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:41:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:149758 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dizzee-rascal/149368-dizzee-looks-set-for-number-one   Dizzee Rascal looks almost certain to hit number one this Sunday with his track Holiday.   Diz’ is surging ahead of David Guetta and Akon’s Sexy Chick in singles sales.  ... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:18:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:149368 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/calvin-harris/148395-calvin-harris-david-guetta-top-charts Calvin Harris has stormed to the top of the UK album chart with his second disc Ready For The Weekend. The electro-popster beat Tinchy Stryder to the top- the rapper’s Catch 22 album made it to... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:56:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:148395 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/104948-akon-to-produce-alexandra-burke Akon, super producer and international rapper has signed up to help produce Alexandra Burke’s debut album. Only yesterday it was reported that Miss Burke would also be working alongside none other... Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:47:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:104948 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/beautiful Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:354782 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/91074-akon-forgets-his-age Akon has revealed he is completely unsure how old he really is. Bizarrely the Senegalese singer says he doesnt want to know his age- telling a reporter: All it's going to do is depress me. Previous reports... Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:47:09 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:91074 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lady-gaga/91020-lady-gaga-interview Lady Gaga is (as we write this) No. 1 on both sides of the Atlantic with her single Just Dance. So far she's the most successful of our Spanking New For 09 nominees having also written for other massive... Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:30:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:91020 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/im-so-paid Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:331527 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/90926-akon-pleads-guilty Akon has pleaded guilty to a charge of harassment after throwing a teenager off the stage at one of his gigs last year. The Lonely singer injured Abby Rosa as he threw a boy off the stage and hit her... Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:41:22 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90926 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/right-now-na-na-na Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:320249 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/45509-akon-gets-grimey It seems Akon is on a one- man mission to promote grime around the world. The Senegalese star recently signed Sway to his Kon Live record label and now hes been talking about another UK rapper. He told... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:02:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45509 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/45318-akon-to-stand-trial Akon is set to stand trial accused of assaulting a 15 year old boy at one of his concerts. The incident happened when the singer played a gig in Fishkill Town, NY in June and was apparently annoyed by... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:19:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45318 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/dangerous Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:258278 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/ghetto Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:229989 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/41552-akon-s-jail-lies Akon faked much of his dodgy criminal past to win credibility, according ot reports. The Locked Up singer claimed he had been in prison for four years and wrote many of his hits while in jail. But US... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:46:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41552 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/i-cant-wait Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:215718 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/i-wanna-love-you Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:132035 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/40931-akon-konvict Akon has appeared at a New York courtroom this week pleading not guilty to charges of endangering a minor made in June. The artist allegedly hurled a 15-year-old fan from the stage he was performing... Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:17:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40931 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/40921-akon-in-trouble Akon has been charged by New York police after he allegedly threw a teenage fan off stage at one of his concerts injuring another audience member. The Senegalese singer has been charged with endangering... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:18:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40921 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/locked-up Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:30711 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/sorry-blame-it-on-me Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:173848 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/smack-that-0 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:109818 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/40196-akon-gets-gwen-in-trouble Gwen Stefanis US tour is in doubt after a telecoms company objected to Akon supporting the Sweet Escape singer. A video of Akon vigorously dry-humping a lady on stage in Trinidad has appeared on the... Wed, 09 May 2007 16:02:59 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40196 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/lonely Sun, 01 Apr 2007 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:42648 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/dont-matter Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:132333 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/never-took-the-time Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:132038 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/smack-that Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:132032 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/39809-akon-blasts-diamond-detractors Rapper Akon has defended his decision to purchase a South African diamond mine, in an exclusive interview with MTV UK News - and told us the issue of 'blood diamonds' has been manipulated by the media... Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:43:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39809 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/i-wanna-love-you-0 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:120506 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/39551-akon-and-eminem-at-no-1 Akon will be celebrating this morning after bagging himself a second UK No 1 with 'Smack That' featuring Eminem. Meanwhile the highest new entry at No 4, and based on downloads only, is Take That's '... Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:21:08 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39551 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/akon/39495-akon-and-eminems-scary-discovery Rapper Akon has revealed there were some seriously scary goings-on on the set of the 'Smack That' video, his new tune with Eminem. The pair filmed the promo with a bevy of Playboy models at an old hotel... Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:56:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39495 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/akon/video/pot-o-gold Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:72266