Akon is a Senegalese-American singer-songwriter and music producer, popularly known for his groovy music. He rose to fame after the release of his debut single in 2004 and made a name for himself in ...

Ten minutes before the start of a benefit concert at Harlem's Apollo Theater, and rapper-singer-songwriter Akon is brawling with his deejay over how to hook a stodgy crowd of Manhattan philanthropists ...

Since he burst onto the scene in 2004 with the debut album Trouble, Akon has become a non-stop powerhouse hit maker, dropping solo bombs, guest shots, and tight production that mixes slick R&B ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio Recently, the popular musician Akon ignited a not-so-deep-seated ...