Akon Releases New Fragrance

Konvict Muzik's commander and chief and the mastermind behind the phenomenon that is Lady GaGa, Akon, is set to launch his own fragrance.
Joining the likes of Diddy, Nelly and Jay-Z, Akon is preparing for the release of “Konvict” for men and women. '
The fragrance line is working in partnership with his newly formed Konvict Cosmetics, International LLC.
Speaking on the new fragrance, the Managing Director of Konvit Cosmetics Jack Aini says,

"We are excited and honored to launch Konvict with AKON which we project strong sales in this celebrity fragrance market."

The fragrance is also working with Akon's campaign targeted toward youth, “Break Free Live The Dream.” The campaign encourages youth to experience freedom from distractions that are holding them back and keeping them from living their dreams.
10% of the proceeds the fragrance will go to his Konfidence Foundation benefiting underprivileged African youth who need access to learning, recreational environments and wellness services.
Konvict Cosmetics is running a special on Konvict, retailing the usually $49.95  fragrance for $41.95.
To purchase Konvict visit www.akonfragrances.com
Akon is WINNING right now. Good for him.

 

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Akon Says He’s Ready To Retire Thanks To Lady Gaga

While most of us are cracking up about Lady Gaga’s wacky attire, Akon is laughing straight to the bank. The pop superstar is signed to Akon’s KonLive imprint and her success has made a fortune for the Senagalese singer turned mogul. Pop the hood for Akon’s words!

“She’s pretty much retired me,” Akon said. “She was definitely a blessing. She came at the right moment. I’m glad I believed in her, boy. That goes to show you, if you believe in something strong enough, it will pay off.”
Gaga was dropped from at least one major record label. She was available just as Akon closed his deal with Interscope chairman Jimmy Iovine.
“And I was like ‘Yo, I want to sign that right there. She needs to be under my umbrella,’” Akon said. “Jimmy was like ‘Yeah, whatever you want. Take her. Let’s get it done.’ And she just blossomed into a super megastar, man.”

In addition to Gaga, Akon’s next album will also include contributions from Dutch dance DJ-producer Chuckie and David Guetta, the French producer behind The Black Eyed Peas’ smash “I Gotta Feeling” who collaborated with Akon on “Sexy …”
“Actually that’s what excited me more about her [Gaga] because you’ve got some straight hardcore hip-hop guys actually moving into the dance realm,” Akon said. “And that’s shocking. When you’ve got someone like Dr. Dre about to do a dance record … that’s crazy.”

Akon’s next project is due out later this year:

“It’s on a whole ‘nother level,” he said. “We named it ‘Stadium,’ because it’s one of those records. We’re going to do straight stadium tours overseas with this record.”
He also addressed past tour mishaps, explaining, “I forgot how popular I am. I started to realize the kind of arena that I’m playing in. Before, you could just do whatever you want to do onstage and it’s entertaining. Now, it’s not quite entertaining.”

As for what’s next for Akon? He has his sights set on film.

“I just want it to be a movie with a great story, great cinematography, to a point where people are like ‘Wow, that was great. I didn’t expect that from him.’”

 

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Akon’s Baby’s Mama Says She Can’t Serve Him With Papers — Threatens To Take Ad In L.A. Times

Akon's baby's mother is prepared to go to extraordinary lengths to get the singer to pay up on his child support.

Farrah Coleman, the mother of the singer/producer's youngest son, alleges that she's tried numerous times to serve Akon with legal papers, but can't seem to find him. So, she's threatening to take out an ad in the Los Angeles Times to get his attention.

Despite her claims, the singer/producer was spotted by TMZ paparazzi who questioned him regarding the matter, to which Akon say he wasn't hard to find.

"I'm a celebrity," Akon told TMZ cameras. "My schedule is on the Internet. You can go on my MySpace, it'll tell you where I'm at!"

Via, his lawyer, Akon claims that he's trying to handle the matter privately, and has been cooperative in doing so thus far.

"Akon has taken responsibility and has been extremely cooperative and proactive in handling this private matter," said his lawyer in a statement back in July. "Paternity was only established just over 30 days ago. Since the 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 manner."

The singer reportedly raked in around $20 million last year, so money isn't a problem. He's is the owner of the Kon Live record label, home to pop princess Lady Gaga.