Suspect Charged in Akon's Road Manager's Murder

Six years after Robert Montanez's death in New Jersey, police have charged Almalik Ward with the murder.

Newark, New Jersey police have arrested and charged Almalik Ward with the murder of Akon's road manager, Robert Montanez, who was gunned down six years ago. According to reports, Montanez tried to prevent Ward from robbing Capone of C-N-N (Capone-N-Noreaga) outside of a bar in Jersey City. During a recent interview with AllHipHop.com, Rodini Almonacy, a co-Publisher of Promo Mag spoke on the incident.

Dr. Dre's First Single To Feature Snoop Dogg, Akon?

The first single from "Detox" may be ready, according to various sources.

Detox may finally see the light of day, as it seems that Dr. Dre has finally chosen the first single for his long-awaited project.
Youheardthatnew.com reports that music video director Joseph Kahn (@JosephKahn) has revealed via Twitter that he is gearing up to film a music video for the legendary rapper/producer.

50 Cent, Akon Featured On Michael Jackson's Album

50 Cent & Akon are the only guests on Jackson's upcoming album, attorney explains

The first posthumous album from Michael Jackson is dropping on December 14, titled simply Michael. The first song "Breaking News" is out and so is the tracklisting, which reveals guest spots from 50 Cent and Akon. Jackson was no stranger to the rap game, working with The Notorious B.I.G. and once requesting Dr. Dre production.
Below is the tracklisting and letter sent out by Jackson's attorney regarding the album.

Akon Talks Lady Gaga, Claims He Started Euro R&B Trend

When you're a consistent hitmaker like Akon, you find yourself being a wanted man in the music industry. Over the last few years, the chart-topping producer, vocalist and music mogul, who also oversees his Konvict Music imprint, has collaborated with everyone from Styles P (“Locked Up”) and Eminem (“Smack That”) to the late Michael Jackson (“Hold My Hand”) and French house music producer David Guetta (“Sexy Chick”). But lately, Akon has had less time for outside studio work due to the unfathomable success of one of his biggest collaborators Lady Gaga.