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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Akon - Caught on Camera

“Wildest Story I’ve Ever Heard”: Man With No Arms Or Legs Accused Of Slaying Passenger, Driving Off With Body

“Hands down the wildest story I've ever heard…”

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Everything About Celina Powell: Controversial Influencer Caught in Bed With Cardi B's Ex-husband Offset - 'Made A Tape Last Night'

Celina Powell sparked speculation on 2 January 2026 after posting a video with Cardi B's ex Offset. Here's what to know about the controversial influencer.

International Business Times UK

“Thought He Was A Nice Fellow”: 15 Surprising Celebrity Arrests Of 2025

“He hit me over the head two or three times"

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Akon seeks joint custody of daughter

Akon has filed a response to Tomeka Thaim's divorce petition and is seeking joint custody of their 17-year-old daughter Journey.

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Akon 'African Prince' Boredom Issue and Alleged Drug Use in Tesla Cybertruck - Facts Revealed

Akon admits he faked being an African prince and speaks on boredom and acceptance as new Cybertruck drug rumours spread despite confirmed facts about his recent arrest.

International Business Times UK

Was Akon Arrested For Illegal Drugs? Suspicious 'Vape' Seized In Artist's Tesla Cybertruck During Arrest

Akon was arrested in Georgia for driving with a suspended licence. Police seized a 'suspicious vape', but no drug charges have been filed.

International Business Times UK

Singer Akon arrested near Atlanta for missing court over suspended license

Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta for not appearing in court over a ticket for driving with a suspended license

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Pop star Akon arrested in US

The ‘Locked Up’ singer was reportedly behind bars for hours on an out-of-county warrant in Georgia

Evening Standard

Akon's Shocking Bust in Atlanta: 'Locked Up' Pop Star Handcuffed Over Active Warrant

Pop star Akon was arrested in Atlanta on an active warrant. See details of the 'Locked Up' singer's calm reaction and how it affects his tour.

International Business Times UK

Akon thrown in Georgia jail after being arrested on outstanding warrant

‘Locked Up’ singer was released after six hours

The Independent UK

Mr. Lonely is about to get a sequel 21 years later…

Akon’s wife Tomeka Thaim filed for divorce this week. Just a few days ahead of their 29th wedding anniversary, Thaim decided to make things official. September 15th would have been the big day. Now, People reports that there were “irreconcilable differences” at the core of this split.

The Mary Sue

7 Celebrities Who Lost Millions from Bad Brand Deals

Celebrity endorsements and owned brands can make stars richer, but when things go south, the fallout is massive. A single misstep or scandal can cost an influencer not just popularity, but millions in brand deals. In a crowded media environment, every blunder is magnified, and reputations are fragile. Whether due…

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The 23 most embarrassing lyrics of all time, from U2 to Eminem

COUNTDOWN: Kevin E G Perry runs down the clunkiest and most baffling song lyrics

The Independent UK

Ambani Wedding Extravaganza Raises Questions On Wealth Inequality

Explore the extravagant wedding of Mukesh Ambani's son, Anant Ambani, featuring global stars and opulent displays, sparking debate on wealth disparity.

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The Guardian - UK

Akon’s honest playlist: ‘The best song to have sex to? Smack That by Akon’

The rapper would sing Bob Marley going to school and gets the party started with Black Eyed Peas, but which pop classic is he ashamed to admit liking?

Marie Claire

Gwen Stefani Says One of Her Hit Songs Predicted Her Divorce Nearly a Decade Before It Happened

“It’s foreshadowing the future.”

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LIV Golf partners with entertainment company to enhance concerts at events

The next LIV event, April 5-7 at Trump National Doral, will feature a live concert from 2000s hip-hop star Akon.

The Guardian - UK

Idris Elba reveals ‘dream’ of building eco city on island off Sierra Leone

Actor and his childhood friend planning development on Sherbro to be a public-private partnership

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Akon City: tumbleweed rolls through site of rapper’s Wakanda-inspired dream

Star unveiled plans for a city on the Senegal coast five years ago but the project has been beset by delays

Salon

SEC sues Lindsay Lohan in crypto-scam

Lil Yachty, Akon and a porn star walk into a crypto shop . . .

Evening Standard

Lindsay Lohan, Akon and Ne-Yo pay thousands of dollars after illegal crypto promotion

None of the celebrities who paid fines admitted or denied the SEC’s findings

The New Daily

Lohan among stars to pay up over crypto case

Celebrities including Lindsay Lohan have settled with US regulators after promoting crypto investments without disclosing they were being paid to do so.

The Independent UK

Lindsay Lohan, other celebs settle with SEC over crypto case

Actress Lindsay Lohan, rapper Akon and several other celebrities have agreed to pay tens of thousands of dollars to settle claims they promoted crypto investments to their millions of social media followers without disclosing they were being paid to do so

Evening Standard

Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul and Soulja Boy hit with US charges over crypto scheme

The group is accused of illegally promoting TRX and BTT crypto assets

The Conversation

Costa Titch: the rising white South African rap star who embraced black hip-hop culture

Rising 28-year-old South African dancer and rapper Costa Titch (born Costa Tsobanoglou) died after collapsing on stage on 11 March while performing in Johannesburg.

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