While Akon has undoubtedly engraved his name as one of the most renowned black musicians, the singer has unfortunately been entangled in various personal troubles during his illustrious career. All of this has slightly tainted his record in the music industry, particularly his repeated run-ins with the law.
The “Locked Up” crooner is currently involved in a legal battle with his former business partner. Akon claimed that the individual in issue is attempting to freeze all his assets “out of spite.”
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Akon Said Devyne Stephens Wants To Damage His Reputation
According to Page Six, Devyne Stephens, owner and creator of the record company UpFront Records, and Akon enjoyed a friendship and mentorship connection during the outset of Akon’s career following a meeting through rapper Lil Zane. As a result, Stephens signed Akon to his record, putting him on the path to musical stardom.
Unfortunately, that partnership has deteriorated, with both musicians at odds and fighting their differences in court. Stephens originally sued Akon for roughly $4 million in 2021, arguing that the singer owed him money from a previous legal settlement.
Without a resolution to the case, the music mogul recently pushed for a clause to be added to the complaint, asking a judge to freeze all of Akon’s New York assets, saying that he’d have problems collecting the debt without the freeze.
He accused the musician of deception, adding that Akon was searching…
