By Kiko Michaels
With the birth of every hitmaker, it seems there is a controversy waiting in the wings to rattle the cages of success. Controversy is the one ailment that platinum records, a large entourage, and millions of dollars do nothing to assuage. No one knows this better than Mr. Konvict Music himself, Akon.
Akon burst onto the music scene in 2004 when his hit single “Locked Up” topped the Billboard charts. Since then it has been one hit record after another for the West African entertainer. Aside from his massive achievements as an artist, Akon has also achieved significant success as a producer and songwriter working with the likes of Leona Lewis, Kardinal Offishall, and 50 Cent just to name a few.
However despite his prolific musical abilities, in the past year he has been in the news more for controversy than for his music. In April 2007, Akon received backlash for having on-stage simulated sex with fifteen-year-old Danah (Deena) Alleyne, at a club in Trinidad and Tobago which was supposed to be a club for those who were 21 and older.
Then in June 2007 lightning struck twice, this time for throwing a young fan off of his stage after he threw an object towards Akon during the performance. Then adding grist to the rumor mill in April 2008, “The Smoking Gun” published a report which implied that much of Akon’s criminal past was a complete fabrication.
Yes, to many it would seem that there are many questions surrounding the multifaceted entertainer. Fortunately, it also seems that Akon has answers.
To view the Answers click HERE.
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