Akon: The Truth About My Multiple Wives & The Real Cost of Fame

Akon reflects on the life behind some of the biggest songs of the 2000s, and the choices, controversies and turning points that shaped him long before global fame. He opens up about growing up between Senegal and the US, the criminal world he entered before music, and the prison sentence that he believes saved his life. Akon shares how ‘Locked Up’ began behind bars, why music became his way out, and how he learned to turn pain, business instinct and controversy into worldwide success. The conversation also explores his views on polyamory, having multiple wives, and why he believes honesty, rules and communication are essential in that dynamic. He also reflects on his friendship with Michael Jackson, the side of him the public rarely saw, and the questions he still has about his passing. Akon looks back on the moments that made him, the mistakes that nearly ended him, and the legacy he is still trying to build. Akon, We Need To Talk Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX Follow Akon here: https://www.instagram.com/akon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@akon 00:00 Intro 01:38 Akon Addresses The Hamster Ball 06:29 Touring With Ne-Yo 07:52 Why Akon’s Audience Isn’t Who You’d Expect 15:11 Opening The Door For Artists Like Wizkid 20:15 Every Song Had To Be Ringtone Friendly 22:26 Mr Lonely Changed Everything 26:53 The Blackout That Changed Akon’s Purpose 30:53 ID Mobile Ad 33:06 Akon’s Relationship With Michael Jackson 45:20 Growing Up Between Senegal And America 48:13 Selling Stolen Cars To Fund Music Career 55:50 How Jail Changed Akon’s Life Forever 01:04:58 Huel Ad 01:06:06 What Still Pains Akon Today? 01:08:12 “I Say Ignorant Things On Purpose” 01:11:32 What Is Akon’s Real Name? 01:16:43 Akon Explains His Polyamorous Life 01:32:22 Akon Talks About His New Album 01:36:46 Most Memorable Conversation 01:42:32 Paul’s Takeaways Sponsored by: iD Mobile: Ditch the texts and ‘Make it a Call’ - your voice is more powerful than you think https://www.idmobile.co.uk/make-it-a-call?affiliate=marketing%7CYouTube_Display%7CMakeItACall_Brand&utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Display&utm_campaign=MakeItACall&utm_content=Brand Huel - http://Huel.com/WNTT with code WNTT for £10 off Sync ID MB01Y9CF6KS4X4K