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 ...

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 ...

Konvict Music mogul and artists Akon is suing a former business partner for copyright infringement for using his name and likeness on a new fragrance. According to published reports, the Konvict ...

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).

But Akon's path to superstardom hit some roadblocks last year. He drew widespread criticism for his sexually charged dance onstage with a 14-year-old girl during a spring concert in Trinidad.

After a promising label debut in 2016, five-time Grammy winner Akon has re-launched Konvict Music with a new project entitled Konvict Kartel Vol. 2.

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 is eyeing an Aug. 28 CD/DVD reissue for his latest Konvict/Upfront/SRC/Universal Motown album, "Konvicted." The CD portion will include three new songs ...

Akon aims to revive his music empire by expanding from West Africa with new initiatives. FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS $150+ ... Akon’s Konvict Muzik had a rather brief run in the U.S. market.

Since its release last November, “Konvicted” has sold 2.6 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Akon is on the road internationally through mid-August and will ...