In a recent revelation that has fans buzzing, Akon disclosed that he recorded a track with the iconic Nicki Minaj back in 2017, which he believes could have been his “biggest pop record ever.” This ...

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.

“Smack That” singer AKON is heading out on tour this fall — and fans are going to be able to sing along to all his classic hits. The Superfan Tour is set to kick-off on November 2 in Atlanta, Georgia, ...

During a podcast appearance in April 2026, Akon confirmed his plans to dip his toe into country music. The R&B icon shared the news on Won of One: A PLLRS Podcast, and has previously mentioned plans ...

Akon tells TMZ he's remixing songs from his catalog into country songs with country artists. By Angel Diaz Akon is the latest hip-hop artist to venture into the world of country. TMZ caught up 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 ...

(Radio.com) Even though Akon teased in early 2015 that he would soon be releasing a five-part concept album, Stadium, that project has yet to see the light of day (via Billboard). Still, the singer ...

Akon will be treating his fans to nothing but the hits on a new North American set to launch this fall. The 15-date “Superfan Tour” will kick off Nov. 2 at Tabernacle in Atlanta and wrap Dec. 10 at ...