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David Guetta: Nicki Minaj Has 'Different Talents' -- Exclusive

The BoomBox caught up with David Guetta to discuss his re-shaping of America's dance music scene, his artistic crush on Nicki Minaj and why he just may be the most influential producer today. ...Read More »

Verse Simmonds Teams With Akon, Lands 'WTT' Song + More

When singer-songwriter Verse Simmonds wrote the lyrics to Jay-Z and Kanye West's 'Who Gon Stop Me,' he had every intention of making those words ring true. ...Read More »

Akon and Lonely Island 'Had Sex' at Emmys -- Watch

Akon and Michael Bolton perform with SNL's Lonely Island at the Emmy Awards. ...Read More »

Asher Roth & Akon in 'Last Man Standing' Snippet -- Watch

Asher Roth previews his new Akon-featuring video for 'Last Man Standing.' ...Read More »

Red Cafe Talks New Album, Diddy, Shakedown Records

Red Café promises his new album is on the way, for real this time. The Brooklyn rapper has shown a knack for dropping catchy hits like 'Hottest in the Hood,' 'I'm Ill' and 'Paper Touchin'' over the years, but record label drama has always foiled his release of a proper album. ...Read More »

R. City Finally Part Ways With Akon's Record Label

Caribbean singing and rapping duo R. City aka Rock City has announced that they have finally parted ways with Akon's record label, Konvict Muzik. ...Read More »

Keri Hilson, Akon Appear in New H&M Collection

Clothing company H&M has tapped singers Keri Hilson and Akon for their annual Fashion Against AIDS collection to help their fans become more aware and knowledgeable of the disease. ...Read More »

Akon Heading to India for Birthday Performances

Singer/producer Akon will be spending his birthday overseas, heading to India for two back-to-back performances this month. ...Read More »

Akon Countersued by Booking Agency

Akon made headlines last week after he filed a $750,000 suit against his former concert booking reps American Talent Agency, and now they’re firing back. ...Read More »

Akon Sues Former Booking Agency for $750K

Akon is strapping on his legal boots. The Senegalese singer has filed suit against his former booking reps American Talent Agency for more than $750,000, claiming that they withheld several hundreds of thousands of money accrued from performance fees. ...Read More »

Akon Reinventing Himself With Upcoming Album 'Stadium'

Akon is literally a man on the run. In between working on his upcoming release 'Stadium,' touring, his myriad of outside collaborations, and gearing up for Lady Gaga's upcoming buzz heavy 'Born This Way' set, it's a miracle that the singer/songwriter/producer has time to sleep. ...Read More »

Quincy Jones Reworks Classics With Help of Hip-Hop Community

After a stellar, 60-plus year career in music, Quincy Jones just released 'Q: Soul Bossa Nostra,' a collection of his past material that has been given a contemporary makeover from acts including John Legend, Talib Kweli and Akon. ...Read More »

'Michael' Jackson Album Ships 3 Million Globally in First Week

The King of Pop lived up to his name this week when his posthumous album 'Michael' became the No.1 selling album globally ...Read More »

Akon Pens Anthem for Budding 'No Labels' Political Movement

Akon has penned a track for the bipartisan organization 'No Labels.' ...Read More »

Willow Smith Wants to be 'Bigger Than Lady Gaga' -- Say What!

Guillermo Hung, DK Stock | Getty Images Will Smith's 10-year-old daughter Willow has very modest ...Read More »

Dr. Dre 'Kush' Video Hits the Internet

After a near decade wait, Dr. Dre treats fans to a new music video today. The clip is for 'Kush,' the first single off his long-awaited 'Detox' album, where the O.G. raps the catchy lyrics, "Hold up, wait a minute/ Let me put some kush up in it." ...Read More »

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