Akon Shares CLASSIC Stories & Thoughts On Michael Jackson, Eminem, Whitney Houston, R. Kelly + MORE

Akon stepped up to Ebro in the Morning for some story telling, and conversation about his businesses, past hits, and classic collaborations.
He also shared some never before heard stories about Michael Jackson, Eminem, Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones, and more. He also gives an honest opinion on R. Kelly.
It wasn't all stories though, he addressed why he accepts investment dollars from Chinese billionaires, why he decided to do Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, his cryptocurrency and put a lit of the great African jollof debate!
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[@sophiamonet7350]

I love how true a friend Akon is to Michael. So many celebs have crawled under rocks and no longer defend him. Akon has always stood up for him. A true friend is someone who defends you when not in your presence and Akon is the ultimate definition of this.

[@e.z.r.a2221]

Its the African in him honey we ride with you through the good and bad .. especially when they are very enlightened and aware .. he see things for what they are

[@sylviawade663]

Right hes always defense Michael I watched another interview with him a the guy said something about Michael and Akron got upset and told him dont make me handle you after the show I love Akron.

[@hamzah6731]

That's how Africans roll, we can't kick our own on their downs

[@JK-jm6kd]

Definitely

[@jenniferhamm4783]

Maybe they have kids in common

[@viperseek7512]

19:27 Eminem great story

[@click_gaming4277]

Ha ha. Eminem working 9to5.

[@shadyboy5090]

At this point Em was high in his drug use. So his work ethic was flawed

[@odefeoberabor7597]

Nice

[@alipour2523]

Thanks bruh, was hoping somebody would do that

[@ReNAWEHA]

Thanks my g

[@berybigcock4322]

Akon will go down in the african history books 🐐 legend

[@netheruekis88]

He has to

[@brianayula725]

And American history books too, he's more famous in America

[@gazzabethyname]

Like a vintage playboy magazine

[@mannyok7743]

@@brianayula725 nah they ain't gonna put a black man in history books especially since China and all that bs

[@MoneyyMike]

Manny OK look at my channel

[@sufiansesay1192]

Eminem really said ight imma head out

[@LaidbackNarration3000]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 boy said aight Kon ill see u the the Am

[@chasepotter2376]

😂 🧽

[@JohanSalvattore]

Lmao you gotta respect Em for that. He’s a multimillionaire yet he still does 9-5 like most of us.

[@asiahmonet187]

Hahah right. I was CTFU

[@devieuanmcdowell-jimerson6170]

Where's the Eminem part?

[@lupeg8406]

That Eminem story actually is a good way to look at things

[@JustMe-mo6xk]

Eminem hasn't done a real US tour since 2005 and world tour since 2003. He adopted Kim's drug addict sister's daughter (Alana), and eventually the girl Kim conceived while they were apart. He also stayed their dad after the 2nd divorce, plus he took custody of his 1/2 brother Nate and raised him too. Love or hate him, he deserves respect.

[@cakeforging2195]

He's toured in Australia and New Zealand a few times over the last five years

[@alipour2523]

What are you talking about bruh. Em sold over 300,000 tickets in Australia n New Zealand (Rapture tour, 5 stadium) in 2019- few months ago. He broke the record of having highest attendance in Melbourne with 81,000 people. www.t-e-g.com.au/2019/03/07/eminem-rapture-2019-tour-tops-300000-fans/

[@moonsmonsters]

@@alipour2523 only tours like a few months at most. And only after albums.

[@cakeforging2195]

@@moonsmonsters what's your point ? You say it as if it's a bad thing

[@KayCraZy]

Livia Kai you must live under a rock lmao Eminem been doing nothing but touring

[@jackasable12]

I respect this man more than anybody.

[@netheruekis88]

He just walks the walk then when we ask questions he talks...huge difference between him and most people

[@michaeljackson8352]

Here for my Man Michael Jackson 💓 Love you! Innocent Forevaa!

[@Reedo2x]

Thank god for Akon comin in there tellin the truth about Michael jackson after all the slander hot 97 participated in

[@lovesexy71]

Much respect to Akon - long live MJ legacy!

[@Remedi88]

#Factsss

[@lindseyp1664]

Cozy Rido I love Akon. I wish more celebs would defend MJ. He is innocent

[@ImsorPrEpPy]

They are still going to slander MJ because it is their mandate. Many people have been on Vlad and told him with evidence that Mike was innocent and he still went on Twitter to slander him. They find it difficult to undo the 30 years of propaganda. But also even if they do not believe it, it has become career suicide to say anything positive about Michael, unless like Akon and Dave Chappelle you answer to yourself.

[@luis.vuitton]

Only reason I clicked back on this wack ass station, Akon always showed loved to MJ

[@spedupaudios3048]

Omg Akon thank you ! Finally someone with common sense. Thank you for defending Michael ! The more research you do into the cases against Michael the more you see the evidence that he was clearly an easy target It was all for money They used the one innocent thing that he love genuinely and turn it into something completely sick and disgusting. I have to agree with Ebro on that they definitely took advantage of Michael.

[@sistamaryclarence]

Exactly , and it’s even worse that that man would give anything to anyone and that’s the way they chose to try to take it from him w. those accusations. The FBI investigates MJ for 10 years and found nothing 🕊💜🙏🏾

[@pariahxpete]

Akon dressed like a very successful golfer...glad to see he doing well

[@heyj0rdy]

I dress like a successful bum

[@sk8zen]

Or tennis player

[@SandStormXII]

He getting that international bread 🍞 💴

[@jayfonda5683]

Akon is a very smart African entrepreneur we need more people like him

[@MyDirt01]

It’s different when MJ flys you out

[@terrencel323]

I see akon, I click.

[@DiverseMentality]

Akon is a legend.

[@qsmooth7805]

Yes he is and are you going to do a video on 23rd Anniversary The day That Tupac passed away I’m just wondering are you gonna do something special for him on your channel and I’m still waiting on The Tupac vs Biggie thing

[@qsmooth7805]

And his death anniversary is this Friday

[@schizophrenicdad6726]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@oluwaseyiyusuf3034]

Grass is green mahn

[@KMR136]

All jokes aside people really need to stop disrespecting Michael Jackson. I generally find it shocking how many people even entertain the idea of how those accusations are true without even an ounce of factual evidence

[@cornboy7587]

@nemoran Absolutely. I agree 100%. These people want only salacious news and interviews. Nothing more, nothing less. Look at how they were trying to push the whole "He's so creepy" narrative and how Akon kept shutting them down. They don't have any genuine principal's or morals, they just want social currency by throwing in whatever inane idea has dominance at the moment.

[@lindseyp1664]

KMR_136 Thank you! You don’t see white People disrespect their legends such as Elvis and the Beatles. MJ was an icon and did so much good for the world. People need to respect him and his legacy.

[@pauloskidane2819]

Laura White Yeah I don’t hear the media bringing up Elvis name for marrying a 14 year old.

[@lindseyp1664]

Paulos Kidane because he’s white

[@MC-xs3ff]

Exactly

[@lindseyp1664]

I love Akon for defending Michael

[@AdrianSLorio]

RIP Michael Jackson. The greatest humanitarian and artist of all time

[@Alec30]

I wasn't aware that touching kids is part of being a humanitarian, if so I think the pope has MJ beat

[@keithsimon]

Pause it, and you can hear Lord Jamar screaming, "Eminem ain't do nothing for the culture!!!! "

[@UpInYourFeelings]

Lmao.

[@youngmac]

That fucking guy tho hahahaha

[@francescaldwell4217]

He is an imitator a culture vulture like elvis

[@vincevincent3093]

😂 😂 😂

[@sarahn.m1858]

Jealousy is painful

[@hungryforeigner4444]

The man is seriously loyal to his roots. Hats off to him

[@e.z.r.a2221]

I love when kids of African roots take their parents teachings,morals and values... I hope my boy does and Africans can tell who lost touch with their roots or family teachings some elders will call you out.

[@LEGENDSIN4KREMASTERED]

Starts talking bout Michael Jackson @ 12:40.

[@yao052]

thanks

[@ellereed7031]

Adam Khan thank you

[@LEGENDSIN4KREMASTERED]

Your welcome guys ☺️👍🏼

[@litchieeze897]

Thanks

[@painlesskunal7075]

Adam Khan thanks boss

[@cornboy7587]

Thank you for not giving into social justice/media peer pressure, Akon. You are truly appreciated. It takes guts to defend him these days.

[@noahlouis5630]

The interviewers are so down to earth about MJ. Ignorance is a crime.

[@genestacoleman2754]

Thank you so much akon you do great job defending Michael hugs and kisses to you

[@ajg6697]

Akon, great respect. I always knew you were a good guy. I even heard your songs today. thank you for defending Michael

[@emmanuelseequeh6054]

He just been realist not defending(defending implies u love someone even if they are wrong u make them right) Akon is a realist he tell it what it is. MJ is innocent not about defending but saying it

[@ItsameAlex]

too bad there was no one to defend those poor children :'(

[@ibrahimbasha5323]

@@ItsameAlex because they are liaaars

[@bilalghafoor1943]

ItsameAlex troll much

[@japanrocksgousa]

@@ItsameAlex from their parents maybe

[@user-pq7uo8fw3m]

Here just for hearing Akon talks about MICHAEL JACKSON ♥️ 🔥 greetings from Bolivia 🇧🇴 ❤️

[@rogerclark5221]

Michael Jackson is innocent. Let ebro know

[@josephbriggs7067]

Ebro interviewing skills on point👌🏾showing luv str8 from Toronto, Canada

[@727killuminati]

Jane & Finch 💘

[@ohemabiztv3554]

Respect to Akon for laying a solid foundation in and promoting Africa. Much love for defending MJ. True son of African soil 👑

[@langstonbristol]

Omg Akon and Chris Tucker could be brothers. I never noticed that until now 😂

[@langstonbristol]

Johny Suprice Haha no they aren’t

[@shortguy6395]

If Tucker could sing

[@charlesjohn4518]

I like the Akon-Eminem part. Treating music like a daily job!!.

[@88Ashleiigh88]

I love seeing more and more people doing their research about MJ. The more you look into it, the more you see just how innocent this man is.

[@big_brayo]

As an African the only other thing that hurts us from within the most is the nonsensical politics. Anyone that's from Africa definitely knows what am talking about 🤔🌍😒😏

[@thebridge5483]

What are we gonna do about it?

[@nwananka]

The local politics is predominantly caused by foreign countries , western countries

[@exclusivegamehemingway409]

Destroy and rebuild

[@islamhammal8474]

yeah its true but our leaders r pussys and trators u know that

[@big_brayo]

@@islamhammal8474 yes bro, constantly selling us out

[@Silvermink45]

Love the way Akon didn't wuss out and defended Michael Jackson !!!#RESPECT

[@chrisporter3795]

Ebro that Buju Banton shirt is fire

[@GadTheScreamer]

Years back, I knew that Akon was beyond the music. I stopped having mentors after realizing that humans disappoint your impression of them to the point where it leaves you scarred for life,but, I actually go on KZbin most times, to watch Akon talk. He is so real, I don't know how to express my great love for him without evoking a negative perception. Funny enough, like his desire and appreciation for working with Michael Jackson, I think if I ever found myself in a room with him, I'd probably have achieved one of the greatest feats of my life. I don't care how that sounds to anyone, this is me and my thoughts.😂

[@timmy7596]

Much respect to Akon. And Michael Jackson always been the victim. #MJInnocent

[@moussadiallo4665]

Thanks akon, I'm African and proud of you

[@alanboss386]

Akon should really talk more about teaching our culture how to invest. they always had their game from the jump but nobody ever taught us the rules and i think its about time we catch up. Gonna learn more about why i should or how i could invest in africa when i get money.

[@alanboss386]

@Thomas I am but it's always good to listen too that's part of listening because everything he says I'll just go research it and figure it out. But he can point you in the right direction

[@moonsmonsters]

As great as that can be, not everyone can be an entrepreneur. Not everyone can be successful. It'll disrupt the balance of the force. You see, In this world, wherever there is light - there are also shadows. As long as the concept of winners exists, there must also be losers. The selfish desire of wanting to maintain peace causes wars, and hatred is born to protect love

[@christophert8419]

Eminem the type of dude to body an entire sixteen layered with complex multi-syllable rhyme schemes and flow switches at 150 BPM and then just leave the studio like nothing happened.

[@themanbehindthescreen2843]

Ebro earned my respect, glad he asked akon to come to his stage because they both understand the subject and background of America and Africa 💯

[@bobbylewisjr5250]

INDEED!!!

[@a_haywoodphoto]

Akon's laugh should be a meme lmao. Great interview btw

[@readingcsp]

So glad I heard the part about em. I been over working.

[@danyd_official]

So nobody’s gonna talk about how educated Ebro is ? Shout out Old Man. From an African living in the US.

[@MegaPsycho84]

Shout out to Akon for holding down MJ. Also, I think that’s pretty dope how Eminem treats his unique job like a regular 9-5 lol. Dude is still real humble. Despite hw famous, legendary and rich he is... I can’t really say that about most rappers these days, even the regular legit 9-5’er’s.

[@SarahMartinez-kp8sy]

Really enjoyed this interview with Akon. Loved his stories and nice to hear someone speaking sense. Thanks for sticking up for Michael. Fantastic!

[@thomaswashbush5586]

First ever comment on KZbin. I got into Michael Jackson's music only as recently as last year. Love everything about him especially watching his live performances. Wanted to learn more about him so I've spent hours doing research about the accusations and his court cases and depositions. Just from looking into the evidence about the main accusers anyone would come to the conclusion he is absolutely innocent. What I wanted to bring up, however, is what my intuition tells me. From getting to know the person MJ was from watching countless interviews, I can just tell he was a very pure, kind soul. Someone like MJ who spent most of his free time on tour visiting hospitals of sick children would simply not abuse them. He even said himself that he would have busloads of leukemia and cancer kids come to Neverland to enjoy themselves when they otherwise wouldn't have such opportunities. He did this quietly and didnt boast or brag about it in a look at me and what I'm doing type of way. He also payed for treatment for countless terminally ill children. Also just from watching interviews you can get a sense of his personality. He was a kind, gentle, caring person who believed in things like world peace and he loved people of all walks of life. My point is someone with these traits just wouldn't be an abuser or an evil person. This is totally separate from the research you can find out about some of the circumstances of the people involved in the allegations against him. Watch interviews and your intuition or gut feeling should tell you he just isn't anything close to how he has been portrayed by the media

[@sonia1082]

Thomas Washbush I totally agree.

[@kimmyo483]

Thats so true u can tell he was such a kind soul by just watching him

[@lisakay6127]

One thing they forget to talk about is the children's mothers SPENT the night with Michael too. It's more likely Michael was messing around with these mothers same way he did with Lisa Marie when they hung out together. her children were at Neverland . many thousands of woman wanted sex with mj .... Countless. And he gave it to a more than a few of them i'm sure. Listen to his song Chicago I think this happened to him. With married women. When these mothers kept wanting more and Michael cut them off they got mad thinking they could live off him forever. even naomi campbell didn't wanna give him up. Jane Fonda and Michael swam naked together on golden pond. You think he didn't get something of that? Just like the woman at the well fell in love with Jesus woman fell in love with Michael. And just like Jesus loves the children of the world so did Michael. Saying MJ molested kids is like saying JC did. People mind's are so polluted they can't see innocence or truth. these are the people i don't want my kids around.

[@Bigoat2k5]

Eminem @19:30

[@noerivas4343]

Solo_OatKid thank you

[@andieznutz6438]

Thx

[@slimchapo303]

Thank you

[@jasinhassan610]

i feel like they will soon trying to disscredit akons name or try to take him out because hes waking up young african minds like myself ...... thank you akon true legend in music and outside of music

[@lefty206]

Hopefully not bro we need him

[@mrsnet]

Jasin Hassan Please don't say that. Pray for Akon and send up positive energy/ vibes his way.

[@NoName-np3qm]

It won’t work because as an African man most of his support comes from NON AMERICANS... He’s international and global and has his foundations in Africa where they can’t sway those markets against him

[@elischen91]

Africa is great land am half Senegalese my father from Senegal. I happy that Akon is helping Africa. My plan is to visit Senegal one day .

[@lucidrifter]

AKON ❤️s MJ thank you man, big respect. Thank you for standing against real predators and standing up for victims like MJ.

[@adamgilmore2125]

Akon always stood up for mike, michael was and always will be innocent based on facts

[@lucidrifter]

When people are so desensitized they think being friends with children is a flaw. It's not a flaw. Yes there are people who would take advantage of an innocent child but theres a lot of us who really care and thats what children need because we dont know if they are or they are not getting any love and care at home.

[@detroitred24]

This entrepreneurial talk is heavy! Wow. Smart young brother.

[@Mustbemih]

Africa needs young leaders. The problem in South Africa alone, is that we’re sitting with unemployed Graduates, while these old people are literally falling asleep in parliament

[@ebonix33]

Thanks ako. For defending mj

[@TheDiecastFanatic]

akon really a bigger legend than i thought fr

[@saz19s8]

13:22 lol Pharrell did the same thing when MJ called him one time

[@AtrEdits]

ans chris tucker lol

[@PMDownUp]

Great interview! A bunch of knowledge dropped!

[@eduardogodinez1337]

That guy will go down in history as a GOD

[@faithwalker9333]

This was a phenomenal interview...Akon is a smart and intelligent man!! Respect👌🏿

[@automatik25]

16:58 LOL ... this fool said "Time out, you got too many kids hangin out at the crib,... where they parents at?" that was hilarious.

[@farimangjawara7428]

Akon got that “I’m so happy I’m rich” laugh

[@Kearnsy09]

That Em story was classic 😂. Akon is a Legend for sure n he always sounds a great guy on the mic.

[@devieuanmcdowell-jimerson6170]

Where is that

[@krulzaki83]

19:42

[@have-a-wonderful-day]

Very cool Micheal Jackson called him. Cool. Micheal has a deep voice cool nice I never knew that. Very cool . nice. Hahahah cool. I Like how he talks about M J. Akon is funny and as well nice. That is awesome. That you stand up for Micheal Jackson. That is very nice. Good for you Akon! Yes exacly it was for himself. Because he never had a childhood I agree. With akon and I love candy too lol.

[@KanyekiKamawe]

So you just type like that? 🤔

[@robertbrown1933]

Good job guys! One of the best interviews by far.

[@senharib86]

Great interview! Love every second of it!👍👏

[@jordzach3537]

We gonna talk about Diddy calling Akon " Brown Sugar " or nah.. Flashbacks of The Drink Champs Episode now, damn Diddy

[@saz19s8]

Diddy’s a rather interesting person 😂😂😂

[@anotherone801]

The Legend Akon Love & proud of U Sénégal 🇸🇳

[@dirtyvegas7507]

KoNoneTaneFottii nan ga def

[@anotherone801]

Dirty Vegas magui fii nakamou yagui ci Diameu

[@mamecheikhgaye9567]

LIGAYE REK

[@victoryosubor6225]

Micheal Jackson 12:00

[@robertjohn1839]

God you a blessing lol😭

[@itsthebosssucka]

thank you king

[@madonna6512]

Victory osubor just the comment I was looking for, thank you 👍

[@revagilliam5326]

We miss and love you Micheal forever rest in peace bsby

[@revagilliam5326]

Baby

[@TheArchitectCOD]

19:28 Akon talks about Eminem's work ethic

[@melindamullins9649]

Wonderful interview/ and great job what akon is doing in Africa giving resources to those who need it✌👍

[@christembassy_alb]

I love this interview man. Very refreshing

[@sansankambou7099]

every time I see AKON wearing his hat, I automatically feel like putting mine on. so classic!

[@aktharchowdhury9839]

Notice the change of subject when Akon shuts down the MJ nonsense. Interviewer mentions that he felt it was weird seeing Michael holding hands with kids. How did he see it, was he there. Clearly there were loads of journalists and paparazzi in Neverland filming.

[@ikiniuhulu]

I love Akon. So humble and beautiful human💜

[@princeamoakwa4057]

Akon is so mature, fan, bright, and... just legendary. Wow.

[@dpaint3702]

So apparently after all these months that this has been DEBUNKED ..y’all still haven’t researched...maybe you should talk to John Ziegler & maybe Mikes niece Brandi who DATED WADE 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@mavutolove4576]

Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@bjunior8661]

Akon and Eminem should do a song again

[@jazzcritic3587]

Anonymous That would be crazy. Akon made some of the best hooks ever

[@yusufayaz2356]

They have done Celebrity together. Smack That isnt the only song they did together.

[@TerryTheChunin]

3:27 Who else randomly heard big pimpin by jay z? 😂

[@neltronz]

Damn I feel relieved after hearing him say that he schedules it like a job and does not try to force his work of being creative in the studio. I always press myself way to hard to write my music but now I don't need to anymore. Thanks Akon and Eminem!

[@ralb2857]

Thank you Akon for telling the truth ! They try to distroy his legacy but people are less and less brainwashed by social media.

[@Bella-mx7rl]

Akon sounds like a good dude. I'm glad he stuck up for MJ, but Hot 97 wasn't deserving of the stories because they often participate in the MJ slander. They just entertained 50 cent's nonsense a few days ago. 😒

[@AlboBoss717]

Damn, I leaned a lot from this video within 10 minutes of it.

[@mrrinkusu]

Quincy's advice is nuts lmao. He's 86. Which means the youngest his chick could be is 14. Someone hide Bhad Bhabbie.

[@IvyBox]

Why do y'all want MJ to be guilty?

[@savapilo8882]

Ivy Box exactly! People should be relieved no child was ever harmed by MJ but it seems like they wish for the opposite.. seriously WTF is wrong with those people???!!

[@pauloskidane2819]

It makes them feel more special

[@chestermathers6601]

19:29, for those who came in for Eminem part. You’re welcome.

[@gripstop5ive116]

When I see Akon, I click, simple...

[@jdawg9137]

So true on the kids waisting money on cars,chains,clothing. The few rich people I know are the same guys you see driving an old pickup truck down the road looking like an everyday construction worker.

[@dafingaz]

So many gems in this interview!

[@andretimz8020]

Akon is an inspirational icon. He does great humanitarian deeds and helps africa not like these dumb rappers of today that only care about materialism.

[@rudegamekiller4659]

19:30 for those who are looking on what he says about Eminem 🤘

[@bhaveshjha7892]

Legend 🙌🙌🙌

[@rudegamekiller4659]

@@bhaveshjha7892 👍🙏

[@Nick-hg5nc]

Akon should go on JRE 🙏

[@justinbow8652]

I had to go listen to “ I tried” real quick, Akon the goat fasho

[@alanboss386]

ay man redo this interview ya'll akon out here giving out all his info man.

[@cassandrah3992]

Hi cant get enough of akon I can listen to him talk whole day ,will like to hear some advice from him on how to do business 🥰

[@NGANGOY]

19:44 .... if you're here for that "AKON TALKS ABOUT EMINEM" short...

[@leannefresquez3490]

Thank you!!!

[@genestacoleman2754]

Intelligent conversation about everything I MOST definitely enjoy that very much also 20 years currency will be history

[@themburoyalty2179]

Africa is proud of you 💪🏿