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Sri Lanka to Akon: Smack Dat Sexy Chick Elsewhere!

Friday, March 26th, 2010


Akon has postponed an April concert in Sri Lanka after the nation's government said it planned to deny his visa this week. The problem? A certain "Sexy Chick."

Specifically, a sexy chick who's feverishly shakin' dat booty all up in a Buddha statue's grill in the song of that name by David Guetta featuring Akon. Obviously.

More than 200 protestors in the city of Colombo threw rocks at the offices of Capital Maharaja, Akon's concert promoters, angrily reacting to the video Monday.

The mob - some carrying signs that read "Stop Akon Now!!" - broke windows and hit cars parked near the building. Four employees were reportedly injured.

"Sexy Chick," the hit song Akon recorded for Dave Guetta's One Love album, shows babes dancing all suggestively in front of this Buddha statue by a pool:

Akon Video Screen Shot

Images like the screen cap above have "triggered a lot of disappointment among Buddhists all over the world," a Sri Lankan government spokesman said.

Online debate heated up as well. The "We Hate Akon" page on Facebook has more than 12,000 members. That's both hilarious and sad at the same time.

"I was not aware that the statue was even on the set of the video until now," Akon said. "I would never desecrate anyone's religion or religious beliefs."

More than 60 percent of Sri Lanka's population is Buddhist, and "I myself am a spiritual man, so I can understand why they are offended," Akon added.

"But violence is never the answer and I am disheartened."

Akon and David Guetta

Akon gets spiritual in his "Sexy Chick" video.

In case you're unclear what song we're talking about, and feel like getting it stuck in your head for 72 hours (you're welcome!), it's the one with this verse:

She's nothing like a girl you've ever seen before / Nothing you can compare to your neighborhood hoe / I'm tryna find the words to describe this girl ...
Without being disrespectful!

The way that booty movin I can't take no more / Have to stop what i'm doin so I can pull up close / I'm tryna find the words to describe this girl ...
Without being disrespectful!

Anyway, whose side are you on!?


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Stars Converge for “We Are the World”

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Pitching in to raise money for Haiti earthquake relief, oodles of celebrities were spotted arriving at Jim Henson Studios in Hollywood to record “We Are the World” yesterday.

In celebration of the songs’ 25th anniversary, top names from film and music gathered ‘round the mic to re-record the song originally composed by Lionel Richie and the late Michael Jackson.

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Sara Coleman Causing Akon Baby Mama Drama

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Akon knocked up some woman who now wants him to make child support payments - but she claims the only thing he does better than sing the hook on every song on the radio is hide from the process servers who try to subpoena his ass.

A lawyer for Sara Coleman has been desperately trying to serve Akon, even at the Michael Jackson memorial service, but so far has not done so. Dude is elusive!

The rapper/singer has already taken a paternity test, and it was a match! The kid is now six months old. The Konvict's lawyer issued the the following statement:

"Akon has taken responsibility and has been very cooperative and proactive in handling this private matter. Paternity was only established just over 30 days ago."

"Since this case was filed outside of Georgia jurisdiction, where he is a legal resident, Akon is currently in the process of engaging counsel in California and will continue to handle this matter in a timely, productive manner."

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Akon's baby mama is looking to cash in hard. Can Sara Coleman be tossed off stage (so to speak) or will she get the child support she's after? [Photo: Fame Pictures]

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Feud Intensifies as Akon’s Producer Robbed at Gunpoint; Peeps Say Suge Knight’s Thugs Responsible

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

One of Akon's peeps got a special visit last night - from robbers.

According to TMZ, four to five "black males" - all brandishing firearms - rolled to a Van Nuys home occupied by a man who works for Akon last night.

They took a bunch of his stuff, including expensive stereo and recording equipment. Emphasis on the word expensive. Total heist value: $300,000.

And here's the craziest thing: According to one of the victims of this home invasion robbery early this morning - a man who works for Detail, Akon's producer - says notorious hip-hop mogul / tough guy Suge Knight is behind this.

Akon PicDeath Row Founder

Christopher Walker says that about 3:00 a.m., five men broke into his home with guns, saying they were there to collect a debt on behalf of Suge.

They claimed Akon's people owed Suge money and proceeded to collect.

Walker says Detail was asleep. The men entered his bedroom and did not wake Detail, which was polite, but they did steal $170,000 worth of jewelry.

He says the gunmen threatened to kill the four people in the house if they didn't get a key to Detail's safe. They didn't, but took the 130-pound safe.

They also took the stereo equipment and a key to a Mercedes. He claims the total heist was more than $200,000, while police say more like $300,000.

Walker says the feud ignited in Arizona on NBA All-Star weekend when Suge got his ass kicked by two men who worked for Akon, and that the incident was over the same alleged debt that triggered this morning's home invasion.

This is setting up to be a great feud between two of the music industry's most notorious convicts ... or Konvicts. Who will prevail?

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Suge Knight Gets Ass Whomped By Akon’s Manager

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

For the second time in a nine-month span, Suge Knight got his face punched in - and the alleged ass-beater du jour claims to be Akon's business manager.

According to TMZ, it all went down in a private party at the W Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona - where Suge was attending a party for NBA All-Star weekend.

Police officials say they were called to the scene by hotel security who warned about a brewing fight between two groups in the VIP area of the hotel.

When cops arrived, they saw a man punch the victim - Suge Knight - "two times in the head." It was a scene familiar to Knight after his previous beatdown.

Officers had to break out the tasers to "quell the fight."

Akon Mug ShotMarion

CLASSICS: Two of our all-time favorite celebrity mug shots, featuring Akon and Suge Knight. No word on why the former's manager beat the crap out of the latter.

The suspect, Robert Carnes Jr., was charged with one count of felony aggravated assault - they ruled it a felony "due to the severity of the victim's injuries."

According to the Scottsdale PD, upon his arrest and booking, "Carnes reported to officers that he is employed as the business manager for singer "Akon."

"Okay" then. Suge Knight - whose real name is Marion, which may explain a great many things - was taken to a local hospital and treated for facial injuries.

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Here’s a little Akon for your Thursday morning…

Friday, February 13th, 2009

One of the top viewed videos on Youtube, and its not even a video. Akon is a Youtube hero. And he thinks you are beautiful.

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Kardashian Sisters Pay Tribute to Akon

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Out participating in the Grammy festivities, Kim Kardahsian was front and center at an all-star pre-Grammy private dinner on Saturday night (February 7).

Hosted by New Era and 944 Magazine, the event honored the widespread success of the international recording artist/producer Akon.

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Fergie, Josh, and Paris Party with Vanity Fair

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Celebrities and high-profile parties go hand-in-hand.  And last night (February 4), stars like Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson, Josh Duhamel, and Paris Hilton flocked to the Vanity Fair and Krug dinner at the Chateau Marmont.

Newlyweds Josh and Fergie looked like the picture of wedded bliss as they mingled with fellow partygoers, with the “Fergalicious” one sporting a black and white flapper-style dress while her man donned a grey suit with a grey striped button-up shirt.

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Akon has a new video, I’m so paid.

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

The video for I’m so Paid, also features Lil’ Wayne and Young Jeezy. When I grow up, I want to be a rapper. I would love to live out the rest of my days just bragging to all my lessers about how awesome I am. I think this song is perfect for today’s economic crisis. Just rub it in all our faces, why don’t you? Sorry for the tangent, going to take my valium now and look for a job.

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