Akon said the music video for one of Michael Jackson’s songs was a huge inspiration to him. The “Don’t Matter” singer revealed he became very close to Jackson toward the end of the King of Pop’s life.

The early 2000s were marked by a dynamic and diverse music scene. This era also saw the mainstream success of many musical acts including, the multi talented Akon. With his string of memorable hits, ...

Akon to release new 'Stadium' albums via app in a slap at Spotify and other streaming services In this Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 photo, Akon poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. When Akon releases his ...

Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Claude Kelly wrote the recently leaked Akon song "Hold My Hand" featuring Michael Jackson, but he confesses that hearing the legendary singer's voice on the track the ...

There’s nothing like two early aughts legends linking up for a hit. On Thursday, Don Omar premiered “Good Girl,” a dancefloor-ready, merengue-meets-reggae track featuring Akon. The song opens with ...

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. For about five ...

Akon to release new 'Stadium' albums via app in a slap at Spotify and other streaming services In this Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 photo, Akon poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. When Akon releases his ...

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 ...