Akon On Stealing Cars, French Montana, Verzuz, Akon City, Untold Stories & More | Drink Champs

In this episode of #DrinkChamps, #Akon talks about his early days stealing cars and using different schemes to get luxury vehicles before he got into music. He also discusses producing hits for other major artists like Lady Gaga and being the first to capitalize on ringtones. Akon shares his grand vision for building a futuristic city in Africa called Akon City and talks about why investing in #Africa is so important. This episode is full of conversation about Akon's career, philanthropy, thoughts on technology and the music business and we didn’t skip over the fake watch either 😂
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[@truthistruth4186]

This is a great interview. Me and my dad met Nore in Miami the other day. We were in the same elevator. He and his friends was cool. I told him I watched the whole 5 hours of the Tony Yayo interview. He shook my hand and said thanks for the support. It's cool to see guys you seen your whole life actually be a normal dude in real life.

[@EllieRockingham]

Ĵm8 U....7rj7rj7rj7rj7rjj7rj7rj7rj7ej7rj757j7r75j76j76 juĥĵ k

[@Sn00pY856]

Let’s make some noise for that gotdamnit 🙌🏿🙌🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿

[@normfg2010]

@@Sn00pY856😂

[@normfg2010]

thanks for sharing lol

[@MrMlbfan6]

@@Sn00pY856Lmfaoooo

[@muritalasamusideen9713]

I haven't seen anyone who promote Africa Nations more than Akon. Big Up to you Legend ❤

[@rome2568]

He is full of shit. If its so great then why is he over here with us? Wakanda was a movie! We leave and go over there and their ass would be here in 2 days.

[@kwasiofosu4377]

And Michael Beezy

[@DonRonNizzle]

Sadio Mane

[@ememakpan7550]

Burna Boy

[@lenmogotsi3910]

U mean by lying to the world

[@SneakSneakTV]

"hit records is gonna always find its own audience, just put it out" wise words from Akon. Appreciate chu brotha

[@chillout8950]

Akon is a pride to Senegal and Africa much love, 🇳🇬🤝🏾🇸🇳

[@shawnhunt2565]

Diddy calling Akon "Brown Sugar" is WILD😂😂

[@Galvatron83]

💀🤦🏾‍♂️🤣🤣

[@mr.demond5984]

Wow sounds like something Diddy would say 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jojosaylor8996]

Eww man 🤦‍♀️

[@juanjomms2770]

Diddy is the biggest sell out and fraud of all

[@junkieyard2109]

That gay 🏳️‍🌈

[@thenemoshow1]

man them not drinking was actually a change of pace. them being sober let the guest not really get cut off as much, not much obnoxious laugh. this was a real smooth interview. Akon always been one of my fav artist.

[@mizzy4real24]

Fizzacks

[@Butta006]

I agree.. that likka be throwin Nore off sometimes.. he gets to stuttering and shyt lol

[@MarkTwain-ik2qx]

@@Butta006 I saw that too Nore like. Damn, I wasn't expecting that answer! Along has my respect way more now ever. He's absolutely correct what he says about Africa in every aspect. I've worked in Nigeria, Dem. Rep of Congo. and Angola previously

[@oseisarfo3753]

Probably because akon doesn't drink

[@AlbertEi-hs4eq]

@@Butta006 daà BRONX

[@Zinskeyy]

Thank you, Akon for giving all these great advices. Just watching this has changed my life

[@2mac233]

Ok Zelensky “ Go Save 🇺🇦Now

[@Zinskeyy]

@@2mac233 Excuse me?

[@lebogangtlholoe884]

Akon just spitting facts 100%,the truth is all we need

[@jimmycorlzer8794]

Facts about what

[@ronwilder4441]

Well said

[@ioana4863]

fax

[@univeralafrikan]

With all due respect to my African brother, I beg to differ, his knowledge of history is a bit off

[@luthfiisaacs3044]

Everything about Africa was false

[@VonDonP]

Came here for the DRIO jokes lmao 😂😂😂

[@therealchuck1353]

Dior😅

[@allenangaw4827]

Thank you Akon for representing African the right way. Your responsible for casting the sun light on Africa beauty.

[@Don-wz7oh]

Amen

[@starseedlifepath9]

Its a program of divide and conquer that dark ppl on the planet need to see

[@nordrock2907]

Akon he has such a beautiful voice and his music never goes out of style.

[@yusufalswar2120]

Man, Akon is an amazing person. not just good as an artist. That short reply of "my ultimate goal is to build africe by starting the movement" that shows great active wisdom.

[@berry4726]

I built Africa already and I don’t need credit

[@deebrown5744]

He really did something for his people and country.. much respect

[@truth4reel]

What did he do?

[@Curtis856]

​@@truth4reelmore than you'll do for anyone in your entire life that's what lol

[@truth4reel]

@@Curtis856Well you still haven't told me what he did. Let go off your ego and let's have a Convo. I know of Akon before you even knew he existed, back in the day around 95-96. I'm from the same place and haven't seen what you're claiming, hence my question. Again what did he do?

[@tiedye5951]

@@truth4reel adopt 69

[@truth4reel]

@@tiedye5951 sorry, come again bro.

[@africamazing8143]

much love from SENEGAL🇸🇳 we are so proud of our brother KON😊

[@stephanieclint7434]

One of the most intelligent interviews I have ever seen. Teach young man.

[@ronnieg1341]

Me too.. lots of knowledge 💎

[@genxchas]

Top 5 drink champs

[@Leoh1469]

Akon has always been slept on top 10 rap artist all time

[@vincentdixon9793]

Akon w the fake Dior Cape on Addressing the fake watch he gifted French is crazy 😂😩😩😩😂

[@rb2k10]

GOAT tier guest apperance from Akon. He's dropping gems in a clear articulate way, and they still having fun with it too..... good shit, I wish all rappers on there spoke like this 🤣

[@khulekaninyuswa721]

Yeah but he gotta stop lying on South Africa like that! It's the second time he's said that, said the same thing on Vlad!

[@flyingdove5780]

@@khulekaninyuswa721you have to remember, when he is in SA, apparently he is only shown a piece, and that’s all he talk about;

[@DBeautifulOne]

@khulekaninyuswa721 there are a couple documentaries that say the same as he did. Maybe it's only in certain areas. I remember watching at least two of the docs years ago on KZbin.

[@khulekaninyuswa721]

@@DBeautifulOne I can't believe yall actually believe what media wants people to believe,dude we've lived in South Africa our whole lives... But you know what,go ahead believe the lies you being told

[@khulekaninyuswa721]

@@flyingdove5780 Y'all go ahead and believe what media tells you... Just like how y'all believed that Iraq had mass distraction weapons and that they were this evil country!

[@FranchiseENT202]

Akon is a very intelligent brutha.. He's spitting gems this whole interview 💎 💯

[@zu3834]

Yes n moron too

[@JRUFF_CAROLINA]

Indeed.

[@Ghostintthemachine]

HES NOT INTELLIGENT, only to slow people like you is he intelligent. Akon is the number one person inviting china into africa to slowly take it over. Akon is so damn naïve he really believes China is going to help Africa! Watch in 50 years, china will have taken over Africa and robbed it of it’s resources to build china’s mainland up.

[@vkjfv]

his lies most of the time though when he talks about africa he forgets that africans in africa are watching him too lol.

[@FranchiseENT202]

@@vkjfv huh?

[@freendeed8731]

I brought here because of the D-rio jacket 😂

[@eddywest]

The "Drio" jacket killed me

[@VarietySportsTV]

I’m from Ghana and I’ve been in love with this show from day 1. This one with Akon is special to me. Akon music save my life in 2007. I’m 25 now , Akon CD is the first CD I bought and listened to it like the Bible. I’m a producer in a Ghana now because of Akon. The guy changed the lives and the mindset of so many people here.... I still wake up every Sunday morning and listen to Akon music..... thank you doing this one for me and Thank Akon for being this remarkable and honorable role model for people like me. God bless you all

[@GBuaccc]

Don’t trouble nobody

[@zayjohnson8064]

Te 4th m9chpèwl😢😊😊

[@africanchild9267]

Charle you do all

[@africanchild9267]

Charle you do all

[@theonlyking9]

Bro you were 9 in 2007, how the hell did this mans music save your life.

[@OmarScruggs]

I met Akon in like 2011. I was walking downtown Philly and he was randomly standing at a hotel door. We chopped it up.for about 5 mins like 2 regular men.

[@jojosaylor8996]

Nice

[@glengaines4286]

🎉 The first Drink champs they did with Akon was CLASSIC. Can’t wait to watch this one.😁

[@niyifatogun]

This is an excellent interview. Akon is a genius 💯

[@b.o.1951]

Akon is dressed like a power ranger. There is nothing genius about him.

[@melkam647]

​@b.o.1951 one thing for sure: he ain't stupid

[@marcobermudez2897]

Laisaa😂 fight

[@kolalamina5001]

hey Neyo

[@karldef892]

Akon out there dressed like Sub Zero from Mortal Kombat😅

[@khemetattire1970]

😳🤣🤣🤣

[@sovajolimage7671]

😂😂😂😂

[@aniefiokubek687]

😂😂🤣

[@baper2696]

😁😁 maybe he getting paid from dior

[@Bhokeandfriendskids]

Things deals do to this musicians..image control is the name..they are like billboards for cheap ads

[@chaseakaoh_sorowdy7067]

Akon popped out like an African Power Ranger

[@eddyjunior5064]

This comment 😂

[@robertandrews1192]

I like Akon's world perspective on business and music!

[@TANAKA_MAWERE]

I like Akon thought process 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿 love from 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

[@MrDoudou1985]

Every sentence coming out of Akon mouth is like a blueprint. Respect for representing us in the right way. That’s who are.

[@prof3ssor178]

Alotta people forget Akon is a great producer too.. he produced many songs... I always been a fan of his production

[@ETTSMEDIA]

He ain’t produce no music he a scammer just the face of the beat

[@bighuncho5210]

He produced his own hits that’s why he been so Rich

[@chrmkd]

“A lot of people forgot but not me I remember…look at me guys I’m a true fan of someone that doesn’t know I exist”

[@33GLOCK]

​@@chrmkd🤣🤣🤣

[@honeybit1956]

I miss his talent. Most def one of the best song writers and hits were his thing. So humble too.

[@sambanelly4219]

We need a Verzuz. Haiti vs Senegal. Wyclef 🇭🇹 vs Akon 🇸🇳 Let's go‼

[@chillout8950]

This would be legendary 🔥🔥

[@ragantate3995]

😐no

[@mashaalivebrown9757]

Thanks for recognising my country Kenya🇰🇪 Akon. May God bless you and the work you are doing on the great continent.

[@treyveoncollins3672]

H bbvu. 😊😊

[@kevinkaruga9991]

I miss Kenya my country,

[@antoinepowell649]

This guy see life differently much respect for sharing your wisdom and information

[@dirxclvck]

That D RIO mortal combart edition is 🔥

[@kingnatesr.5078]

Shouts to Akon's barber for having his best interest in his hands, than going against the grain..... Literally! 😂😂 As insightful as this interview is, i spent probably 43.1% of the time looking at his lineup.

[@trapboyt.v]

We eat jolloff in America too …It’s called “Red rice “ my cousin from South Carolina (Gullah island)makes it all the time and I ain’t realize it was the same thing until I tried jollof at this Nigerian spot in Queens ,Ny

[@joseduncanjr.7664]

Akon’s laugh made this even better

[@elix077]

Big ups Akon! Shout out Africa, Shout out Nigeria! Good job drink Champs.

[@elmuchachoalegre5753]

One of the best episodes guys 🍾 Drink Champs is here to stay 🍸🍷🥃🥂🍻🍾🍾

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Akon is super cool. I met him in 🇩🇴 Santiago, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 in the late 2000s. Akon deserves all the recognition he gets. He's talented and very humble. 🍾🥳 DRINK CHAMPS MAKE SOME NOISE! 🥳🍾

[@blackslav1497]

I met him before you. I am cooler than him. You better respect me too brother. Thanks.

[@SONNYHOTmusic]

Omega 🇩🇴 named his son after Akon…

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@SONNYHOTmusic WOW!

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@blackslav1497 😆👌🏻 Ok!

[@blackslav1497]

@@SONNYHOTmusic Who?

[@ekenesamuel9004]

Akon is highly respected in Africa.

[@obakengtsatsiable]

As an African I can honestly and earnestly tell you that you have no idea what you are talking about. .just like your Akon lying about Africa, y'all should shut the hell up

[@BeliMade1]

This is such a dope episode. I learned so much about Akon and his legacy. Much respect to Drink Champs and Akon. Keep it up 🙏. Peace and love from Indonesia

[@habbkad3906]

Listening to Akon and this program touched me deeply, I hav been thinking suicide lately but this woke me up a lot, I laughed, teared and asked myself questions God help us Thanks Akon and Nore

[@matonge3]

Please keep your head up and

[@habbkad3906]

@@matonge3 thanks buddy I’m trying

[@juliooocesar8170]

Come on man , don eva give up. Sending you so much hugs and love, Man trust me everything gonna be alright !

[@ostromcruz]

Man F that can you let me hold $5..$20 till next week🥰

[@dalac_93]

Keep your head up buddy.

[@dienaboubalde8155]

So happy my Senegalese’s brother educating you guys about where Jollof Rice originally comes from.

[@PACNYY]

"AKONNNNN AND DRINK CHAMPPPPSSSSS!!!!!". I had to do it 😂. This is going to be a 🔥 interview.

[@78grafikal]

I came for the D RiO Jacket

[@devenalark1743]

Loved this interview ❤

[@chrisblack9851]

Akon is responsible for T-Pain & Lady Gaga's success

[@devonclahar8941]

Ayooo akon said diddy calls him BROWN SUGAR 😂😂😂😂😂😂 dude is mad spicy 🌶😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@smokegambino8840]

I had enough of diddy shit frfr 😂 bruh fruity as hell it’s too many stories on that nigga name fam

[@bayuncadasdelbayunco5704]

My fave album is FREEDOM it helped me through my dark times...god bless akon god bless Africa with new changes coming....

[@lol-nd5rz]

So many highschool memories in the hall ways and in the playground playin akon tracks. Dayum ❤😊

[@panamabob9544]

My man got that Drio drip on 😅

[@tehjkhruighreuig]

No other artists I listened to more in middle school than T Payne and Akon they was killing shit dope interview

[@kamseepersaud7708]

Akon knowledge is on another level. Very smart guy

[@kevinthiongo9154]

I loved this interview by far.....feels like I know Akon in and out. Love from Kenya...Lets make Africa great again.

[@BlOoDr3DxViSiOn]

The true Blacksmith 🤫

[@moctardiop9746]

Everything that’s too good to be true is always too good to be true. Facts!!!!

[@alexwrighht5523]

The DRIO jacket got it 😭

[@snowpoodie2870]

Dope Great Interview Akon Is Musical Genius And Akon Got His Own City N Africa Hes A Real Humble Man Hes A Legend

[@navitakjjohnson-belcher616]

Akon is so intelligent and knowledgeable. I love this interview!

[@brytmaposa9941]

he lied bout africa tho

[@wvu2123]

​@@brytmaposa9941wouldn't surprise me if he paid for all these comments that keep calling him "intelligent"

[@brytmaposa9941]

@@Tshabalala-em3wj are whites poorer than blacks in SA?

[@chillout8950]

​@@brytmaposa9941 think it's the other way around ngl😭😭

[@kerwinadams380]

Damn! I can't believe akon lied about south Africa like that 🇿🇦😂🤣

[@hlengiwefeliciamabuza7354]

Bro😂😂and he's so sure about himself and everything he mentioned

[@kerwinadams380]

@@hlengiwefeliciamabuza7354 facts man's needs to stop acting like he in these streets 💀😆👆

[@adelinambekomizetenga7928]

Great interview💯💯Bartender is still one of my favs tracks of all time! Thanks for shouting out Tanzania.

[@m___ck799]

🇹🇿 to the world 🔥

[@deablowest-nv1yb]

i think youre talin about t pain, he's the only one i know wit a song called bar tender, but yeee t pain was signed to akon or some shit i think, look it up

[@adelinambekomizetenga7928]

True, true. Akon was just featured.

[@adrianguzmanmolina]

Good interview, loved it!

[@Govereverythin]

I can listen to this podcast and Akon all day!

[@musicislife2000]

Akon Smacked That! Interview👏👏👏

[@shawnmaris3114]

Ngl I love Nore and watch Drink Champs clips, but this is the first time I watch a whole 3hrs one. Happy I did that! Worth every second! Akon is an Icon fr man! I learned so much! Thank you y'all for real!

[@Watch-and-See_TV]

Akon a true Legend this gonna be a top 5 Champ episode when its said and done..

[@adamgonzalez9013]

Akon educating the hell out of Me 🙅🏿‍♂️

[@brownmwakasungula1274]

This man is spittin'!! Respect 💯💯

[@lancerichardson919]

Great Job on you 1st video look forward to more

[@mikadampeer1219]

Great interview ❤❤❤❤

[@neil231]

Akon is a genuine Dude! Love the dialogue...

[@Lord_OTD]

“They preserve culture, they preserve legacy. We compete against it.”

[@holmesketrick7]

Mannn

[@thelovepodcastnetwork4375]

We add on and improve and make things better,we don't preserve ignorance like white supremacists will to their own destruction! Truth is eternal and ignorance is destroyed always

[@mr.white501]

I bet alot of folks didn't understand that

[@33GLOCK]

Mmmm

[@GabbyDee-zt9ov]

Can't wait for Akon's book

[@user-ou5vw8ds3s]

That Drio top crazy!

[@LusyphAkAFinalybxceo]

My grandfather was born in Morocco, My Grandmother was born in Nigeria, my father was born in Ghana and I was born in New York City the bronx

[@camillegraham777]

That’s that universal blend. Beautiful! My Grandfather was born in Cuba, My Grandmother was from the Dominican Republic, Mom is from Trinidad, Dad’s from Jamaica, and I’m from South Jamaica Queens NYC!

[@LusyphAkAFinalybxceo]

@@camillegraham777 wow your a universal blend as well definitely beautiful

[@Matthew-cd4zq]

​@@camillegraham777now you both should get married 😂

[@derrickj4044]

Super great interview 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Akon very knowledgeable

[@aymanmoe6742]

I grew up listening to Akon. one of the most underrated artists of all time. such a humble man fr

[@0mzpoohbear0]

Put TPAIN on the show🗣️🗣️🗣️❤️

[@Chiefa204]

Akon is dope af. Came out with str8 bangers

[@christieo2463]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🇸🇳

[@YoungDecent1]

Very intelligent conversation and needed to be talked about

[@rickjames9464]

Loved The Energy!!! We Up!!!🦅🦅🦅

[@Bright2official]

What I love about drink champs if you get to hear the person story and what they were doing before and some personal questions I really enjoy this interview from Akon

[@rokkagegypsy2749]

Akon Singing can be put on the list with Seal…..Amazing Voice

[@MrMlbfan6]

That drio jacket hard af

[@christieo2463]

I actually agree

[@St3phenking13]

Which Seal? Akon had some hits but you need to pull up Kiss From A Rose ASAP.

[@thegrinchgaming6896]

Another fire show. I listen to it this morning on apple podcast. Love Drink champs Best to ever do it.

[@yoskifourway3694]

Akon got that suit from Amazon

[@sunnyjeoffrey7454]

just amazing spirit on the scene... akon just an amazing talent and understood why they tried to tarnish his image. and the best part is when he talks about the watch incident that's real African narration

[@helpoj]

"jollof rice is a dish that originates from senegal" Nigerians and Ghanaians ready for smoke😂

[@mbembaleba]

Even the word "Jollof" is senegalese. It's the name of an ancient Senegalese kingdom...

[@butchmakgalemele204]

What Akon had to say about South Africa touched my heart.....salute from RSA my Brother

[@khulekaninyuswa721]

His capping🧢 It's his second interview saying Black folks are richer than White folks in South Africa 🤔🤔🤔 That couldn't be further from the truth!!!!

[@JACKASS_DEEPORGASMLIVE]

Its all lies he doesnt know shit about us in RSA

[@torrez267]

Did you catch what he said about ''The poorest parts of South Africa are where white folks are''?

[@leratomosiane2740]

​@torrez267 yeah that blew my mind hey like which South Africa is he talking about?

[@khulekaninyuswa721]

@@torrez267 It's the second time he's said that on a huge platform... Akon gone crazy!!!!!!

[@jasonmosbyjm]

Great interview

[@dalac_93]

Man I enjoyed this interview very much.

[@Jaz_zo]

Akon came with the energy in this one

[@rbee6507]

Shout out to Akon on the K-Pop wave especially. He was on that before the U.S. mainstream even knew what it was! Back in the "underground" BTS days when they were a counterculture group! The man is the, respect to Pitbull, original mr. worldwide!

[@prof3ssor178]

He was definitely ahead of alot of sounds in his production and lyrics for that matter

[@ibrahimadabo9417]

I remember this. 2012, I was living in South Korea at the time and he did one song "like money" with the Wonder girls and even came to a festival that summer. That's when I met him at the airport. All my family was there. We're Senegalese like him and at the time my dad was the ambassador. He even gave his card to Akon. Crazy day I'll remember forever.

[@rbee6507]

@@ibrahimadabo9417 awesome!

[@thekarmabiatch]

this is actually an incredible interview!

[@robertscarlett480]

This was a very good interaction...interview.

[@jaymavs]

I'll never forget the time I met Akon at akoncert.

[@Untitled-cx2dr]

Great interview dropping gems

[@markellebarnes]

Currently Watching From Africa 🇧🇮

[@maurij1501]

I'd love to see a show of Akon just talking about african history and migration!!! Extra interesting.