,Hitmaker Akon has been dominating the Billboard charts and tearing up the airwaves for two decades. He just celebrated the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Trouble , which launched him to global ...

Akon‘s wife Tomeka Thiam has filed for divorce, just shy of the couple’s 29th wedding anniversary. Thiam cites irreconcilable differences as the reason behind the divorce, in documents obtained by ...

He may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but Akon is making huge, record-breaking strides on the charts these days. The singer/producer’s latest single “Smack That” rose from No.

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Reigning Canadian Country Music Association entertainer of the year Josh Ross tells Billboard about his new album, touring with Jelly Roll and more. By Jessica Nicholson Ontario, Canada native Josh ...

Akon‘s “Lonely” music video is the latest addition to YouTube’s Billion Views Club. It’s his third to reach the milestone on the video streaming platform. The visual for the 2005 song kicks off with ...

He added that the former music executive and drug kingpin wasn’t fully aware of the music business politics that would “warrant what Fif’ did.” The “big ass song” Akon is referring to Rick Ross’ 2010 ...

Akon's "Don't Matter" begins a second week at No. 1 on the Hot 100, and also rises 10-7 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart. In addition, Akon shares the No. 2 slot on the Hot 100 with Gwen ...

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Three years ago he debuted on the charts with the single "Locked Up." This year, Akon locks up Billboard's top pop artist honor. Sign up ...

Tameka Thiam is seeking joint legal custody & sole legal custody of their 17-year-old daughter together. By Angel Diaz Akon‘s wife Tomeka Thiam has filed for divorce, just shy of the couple’s 29th ...