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Jake Paul, Akon, and more celebs have been charged by the SEC for promoting cryptocurrency without telling their fans they were paid to do so.

Jake Paul, Akon, and more celebs have been charged by the SEC for promoting cryptocurrency without telling their fans they were paid to do so.

BY JAMES SANDERS

SEC Charges Lil Yachty, Lindsay Lohan, Soulja Boy, and More Over Cryptocurrency Promotion Scheme

A new hip-hop and R&B festival is making its way to Toronto. Nelly is bringing his “Hot In Herre” festival to Downsview Park on June 24, featuring many guests.

A new hip-hop and R&B festival is making its way to Toronto. Nelly is bringing his “Hot In Herre” festival to Downsview Park on June 24, featuring many guests.

BY LOUIS PAVLAKOS

Nelly Is Bringing His 'Hot In Herre' Music Festival to Toronto

Akon said he "1,000 percent" agreed with Cannon's parenting choices, insisting the 'Wild 'n Out' host "is there for every single one of those kids."

Akon said he "1,000 percent" agreed with Cannon's parenting choices, insisting the 'Wild 'n Out' host "is there for every single one of those kids."

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Akon Says He Supports Nick Cannon Having Nearly a Dozen Kids With Multiple Women

In an appearance on 'Sway's Universe' last month, Akon claimed that South Florida rapper Plies stole a song he originally wrote for Trick Daddy.

In an appearance on 'Sway's Universe' last month, Akon claimed that South Florida rapper Plies stole a song he originally wrote for Trick Daddy.

BY JOE PRICE

Akon Says Plies Recorded and Leaked Track He Intended for Trick Daddy After Finding It in Email

In an interview on Real 92.3's 'Cruz Show,' Akon finally addressed his side of the story when it comes to gifting French Montana a fake watch.

In an interview on Real 92.3's 'Cruz Show,' Akon finally addressed his side of the story when it comes to gifting French Montana a fake watch.

BY JOE PRICE

Akon Says He Didn't Know He Gave French Montana a Fake Watch: 'The Sh*t Tick, Don't It?'

Akon confirmed that he got a hair transplant from a doctor in Turkey, and the 49-year-old revealed how much it cost and what the "painful part" was.

Akon confirmed that he got a hair transplant from a doctor in Turkey, and the 49-year-old revealed how much it cost and what the "painful part" was.

BY JOE PRICE

Akon Recalls 'Painful Part’ of $7,500 Hair Transplant in Turkey, Responds to Memes About His Hairline

In an interview on 'The Morning Hustle,' Akon admitted that he used to employ his brother Abou "Bu" Thiam as his double when he couldn’t make it to a show.

In an interview on 'The Morning Hustle,' Akon admitted that he used to employ his brother Abou "Bu" Thiam as his double when he couldn’t make it to a show.

BY JOE PRICE

Akon Admits His Brother Performed as His Double When He Couldn't Make a Show

Akon said he and and his former collaborator Michael Jackson had plans to open music schools across Africa prior to the artist’s death in 2009.

Akon said he and and his former collaborator Michael Jackson had plans to open music schools across Africa prior to the artist’s death in 2009.

BY JOE PRICE

Akon Says He and Michael Jackson Had Plans to Open Music Schools Across Africa

A rep for the singer and entrepreneur has addressed the latest allegations from former business partner Devyne Stephens, including scam claims.

A rep for the singer and entrepreneur has addressed the latest allegations from former business partner Devyne Stephens, including scam claims.

BY TRACE COWEN

Akon’s Rep Responds to Former Business Partner’s Claims That Senegal City Plans Contain Ponzi Scheme ‘Red Flags’

Akon's former business partner Devyne Stephens claims in a lawsuit that the singer owes him $750,000 from a previous agreement and $3 million in royalties.

Akon's former business partner Devyne Stephens claims in a lawsuit that the singer owes him $750,000 from a previous agreement and $3 million in royalties.

BY JOSE MARTINEZ

Akon's Former Business Partner Sues Singer for $4 Million