Most celebrity fragrances try to evoke images of springtime, fairies, and maybe a little bit of spice — but not the penal system. That’s exactly what Akon’s new fragrances for men and women ...

Konvict Extras. By The FADER. April 29, 2006 We just got an email about Akon's birthday party in Atlanta this weekend ... He’s trying to get the chain you know, ...

According to an investigation by website The Smoking Gun, R&B crooner Akon has exaggerated the criminal past that inspired singles like "Locked Up" and the album Konvicted. Among the singer's ...

Such an act would not be surprising coming from this "Konvict," who, in the last five years, has been convicted of armed robbery, drug charges and grand theft auto (not the game, the real deal).

VIBE spoke with Akon about his new EP, the status of his forthcoming Akonic album, helping lead the charge for the Afrobeat explosion, introducing the next generation of Konvict Muzik and more.

Akon, who had his own label, Konvict Muzik, wanted the producer-singer to sign a contract with him, offering him a career. Although Akon’s offer was much lower at $20,000 as a signing bonus, ...

Akon and his wife, Tomeka “Amirror” Thiam, have been going strong for several years. ... Thiam, who is signed to Akon’s Konvict Kulture label, dropped her album on Friday, June 28.