05/04/07 - Verizon Drops Akon Over Explicit Dance

GWest · 05-04-2007, 07:00 PM

Corporate giant Verizon has ended its partnership with Akon, after an explicit dance with a 15-year-old girl at a show in Trinidad.

The girl, reportedly thought she won a dance contest, was allowed entry into Club Zen, despite the fact that she was underage.

Akon, born Aliaune Thiam, proceeded to simulate sex with the under aged girl as they danced on the stage.

Video of the performance was posted on Youtube.com, but was soon removed from the popular video sharing service.

"This week the partnership ended," Verizon said to FOX News. "We have music services on our cellphone service and we were promoting him as one of the artists. The other part of the sponsorship was the Gwen Stefani tour, of which he was an opening act. We are no longer sponsoring the tour."

Trinidad's Prime Minister Patrick Manning has called for an investigation of the performance and the club, which has been closed by authorities.

"I got carried away, I started to dance as well, but I never thought it was going to be like that," Danah Alleyne told The Trinidad Express. "I was shocked. My head was hitting the floor."

Officials on the island are also attempting to ban Akon from future performances in Trinidad.

At press time, representatives for Akon had no comment.

Source:AllHipHop.com

Rascit · 05-04-2007, 07:02 PM

if this is true....he would be a good recruitment to aftermath imo

RoCkStAr StAtUs · 05-04-2007, 07:03 PM

damn are we ever gonna hear his side of the story????

GWest · 05-04-2007, 07:03 PM

^^^^
there is int he knows he fucked up

pDASH · 05-04-2007, 07:49 PM

oops...he's losing some verizon money

-LATIN- · 05-04-2007, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rascit

if this is true....he would be a good recruitment to aftermath imo

Yo Fam he got dropped from Verizon wireless. Not his Label dumb ass!!!

mrawesomeness · 05-04-2007, 07:53 PM

So what? He still has his daimond pack in africa

T bøN3z · 05-04-2007, 07:55 PM

that hoe knew what the fuck she was doin

how the fuck you gon go to an 18+ club, an not exspect to see, or do shit...

ThaMassacre · 05-04-2007, 08:15 PM

this is gonna hurt Akon...next thing you know we'll be seeing the headline's read, "13 Year old girl sues Akon for child molesting"haha..

GWest · 05-04-2007, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbonezz

that hoe knew what the fuck she was doin

how the fuck you gon go to an 18+ club, an not exspect to see, or do shit...

even if she did know that does not make it right its still against the law if ur younger than 18

mrawesomeness · 05-04-2007, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThaMassacre

this is gonna hurt Akon...next thing you know we'll be seeing the headline's read, "13 Year old girl sues Akon for child molesting"haha..

Lmaaoa only in america only in america

MC B STREETZ · 05-04-2007, 08:27 PM

he prolly doesnt even need verizon cuz hes everywhere now

Antonio Montana · 05-04-2007, 08:53 PM

man i still believe the girls side of the story is 98.9% percent fake
just 4 watchin how she was dressed...

GMNRecordsCT3 · 05-04-2007, 09:12 PM

Damn Akon is losing a lot of money for that little stunt.

THA WEATHA MAN · 05-04-2007, 11:22 PM

Thats dumb they dropped him its not like he knew she was 14 u had 2 be over 18. Props.

#1_G-Unit_Fan · 05-04-2007, 11:30 PM

Propz sucks for Akon but this is just helping him get more exposure good or bed he still getting known

Speak · 05-04-2007, 11:53 PM

Who Da Fuck Needz Verizon...

GetMoneyBoy$ · 05-05-2007, 01:50 AM

propzzzzzzzzz

Zhiwai · 05-05-2007, 01:59 AM

Props on the news

lilrush · 05-05-2007, 03:36 AM

ha it wasnt even dat bad ppl needa stop whinin

JKO · 05-05-2007, 03:44 AM

Celebrities that got endorsements and contracts with major companies better watch out what they next time cuz any little thing can fuck you over

Snapper · 05-05-2007, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -LATIN-

Yo Fam he got dropped from Verizon wireless. Not his Label dumb ass!!!

lol hes rite it aint his label but akon wud be gud on interscope

criff · 05-05-2007, 06:47 AM

got damn this is pittyful.. IT wasnt even his fault. Ok charge him cuz its against the law. But to stop sponsor him? Come on, these up tight white duds pissin their pants cuz they cant dance.

Dan Flava · 05-05-2007, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by megadels

Lmaaoa only in america only in america

trinidad you mean ...

ChUcK C · 05-05-2007, 10:49 AM

damn dat suckz,he neez ta find anotha way ta promote on cellies,anotha network

05-04-2007, 07:49 PM	#5
pDASH Answers 2 Questions Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,285 Repped: 288 Repped 320 Times in 46 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 2 Times in 2 Posts	oops...he's losing some verizon money __________________ BIG EX! www.thisisBIGEX.com

05-04-2007, 07:53 PM	#7
mrawesomeness Shutmedown Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Antartics Posts: 3,975 Repped: 1,089 Repped 1,250 Times in 363 Posts Neg Reps: 91 Neg Repped at 88 Times in 72 Posts	So what? He still has his daimond pack in africa __________________ Chuck Norris and Mr.awesomeness walked into a bar. The bar was instantly destroyed, as that level of awesome cannot be contained in one building.

05-04-2007, 07:55 PM	#8
T bøN3z T bøN3z GnG Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,436 Repped: 1,118 Repped 91 Times in 44 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	that hoe knew what the fuck she was doin how the fuck you gon go to an 18+ club, an not exspect to see, or do shit... __________________

05-04-2007, 08:15 PM	#9
ThaMassacre I'm Tha Truth Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: My House Posts: 1,321 Repped: 34 Repped 193 Times in 28 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	this is gonna hurt Akon...next thing you know we'll be seeing the headline's read, "13 Year old girl sues Akon for child molesting"haha.. __________________ FUCK LIL WAYNE

05-04-2007, 08:27 PM	#12
MC B STREETZ YAYO'S ADVOCATE/HYPE MAN Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: FIND ME IN YA CRIB WIT DA NINA WHERE DA MONEY AT Posts: 18,199 Repped: 3,566 Repped 21,974 Times in 2,200 Posts Neg Reps: 58 Neg Repped at 51 Times in 45 Posts	he prolly doesnt even need verizon cuz hes everywhere now __________________ "I'M A LOUDMOUTH NIGGA BUT MY RUGER SILENT" -TONY YAYO A.K.A TALK OF NEW YORK "ALL YAYO ENEMYS ARE ALL OF MY ENEMYS" - MC B STREETZ A.K.A YAYO'S NINJA

05-04-2007, 07:00 PM	#1
GWest Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: D-Town (Delano, CA) Posts: 4,114 Repped: 982 Repped 2,962 Times in 334 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	05/04/07 - Verizon Drops Akon Over Explicit Dance 05/04/07 - Verizon Drops Akon Over Explicit Dance Corporate giant Verizon has ended its partnership with Akon, after an explicit dance with a 15-year-old girl at a show in Trinidad. The girl, reportedly thought she won a dance contest, was allowed entry into Club Zen, despite the fact that she was underage. Akon, born Aliaune Thiam, proceeded to simulate sex with the under aged girl as they danced on the stage. Video of the performance was posted on Youtube.com, but was soon removed from the popular video sharing service. "This week the partnership ended," Verizon said to FOX News. "We have music services on our cellphone service and we were promoting him as one of the artists. The other part of the sponsorship was the Gwen Stefani tour, of which he was an opening act. We are no longer sponsoring the tour." Trinidad's Prime Minister Patrick Manning has called for an investigation of the performance and the club, which has been closed by authorities. "I got carried away, I started to dance as well, but I never thought it was going to be like that," Danah Alleyne told The Trinidad Express. "I was shocked. My head was hitting the floor." Officials on the island are also attempting to ban Akon from future performances in Trinidad. At press time, representatives for Akon had no comment. Source:AllHipHop.com

05-04-2007, 07:02 PM	#2
Rascit Philthy Rich Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,840 Repped: 744 Repped 42 Times in 5 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	if this is true....he would be a good recruitment to aftermath imo

05-04-2007, 07:03 PM	#3
RoCkStAr StAtUs Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Baltimore Posts: 392 Repped: 5 Repped 332 Times in 167 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	damn are we ever gonna hear his side of the story????

05-04-2007, 08:53 PM	#13
Antonio Montana drop a name on em' Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: @your local police station writing a police report :) Posts: 6,735 Repped: 418 Repped 844 Times in 190 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 139 Times in 63 Posts	man i still believe the girls side of the story is 98.9% percent fake just 4 watchin how she was dressed... __________________ snitch or die

05-04-2007, 09:12 PM	#14
GMNRecordsCT3 Macaroni wit the Cheeesse Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wash Heights, NYC Posts: 17,615 Repped: 6,784 Repped 2,310 Times in 619 Posts Neg Reps: 203 Neg Repped at 50 Times in 40 Posts	Damn Akon is losing a lot of money for that little stunt. __________________ myspace.com/bummydavis - soundclick.com/gmnproductions "The name on my car insurance is YOUR FUKIN FAULT!!"

05-04-2007, 11:22 PM	#15
THA WEATHA MAN Cud Make It Rain Or Snow Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Away From Home Posts: 7,502 Repped: 2,407 Repped 9,894 Times in 685 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 14 Times in 13 Posts	Thats dumb they dropped him its not like he knew she was 14 u had 2 be over 18. Props. __________________ "I was taught wise, Im known to extort guys, this aint Cali, its Harlem nigga we do walkbys" -Big L

05-04-2007, 11:30 PM	#16
#1_G-Unit_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,483 Repped: 3 Repped 5 Times in 4 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Propz sucks for Akon but this is just helping him get more exposure good or bed he still getting known

05-04-2007, 11:53 PM	#17
Speak √°°UиcIə яuĉKus°°√ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ATL Posts: 2,734 Repped: 786 Repped 2,613 Times in 246 Posts Neg Reps: 25 Neg Repped at 8 Times in 7 Posts	Who Da Fuck Needz Verizon... __________________ I'll Smack Who You Act Like/Put Fear In The Heart OF The Nigga That Won Your Last Fight-Head Ice

05-05-2007, 01:50 AM	#18
GetMoneyBoy$ GET UR MONEY UP Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BX Posts: 519 Repped: 138 Repped 28 Times in 23 Posts Neg Reps: 103 Neg Repped at 51 Times in 31 Posts	propzzzzzzzzz

05-05-2007, 01:59 AM	#19
Zhiwai G_unit_soldier_Chang Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 9,469 Repped: 15 Repped 49 Times in 8 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Props on the news

05-05-2007, 03:36 AM	#20
lilrush Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 381 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	ha it wasnt even dat bad ppl needa stop whinin

05-05-2007, 03:44 AM	#21
JKO Jay Knocks Out Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 5,378 Repped: 989 Repped 2,742 Times in 384 Posts Neg Reps: 15 Neg Repped at 15 Times in 11 Posts	Celebrities that got endorsements and contracts with major companies better watch out what they next time cuz any little thing can fuck you over __________________ Play ur cards right and dont throw down that "Ace" and stop frontin like ur "2 Fresh" because we know ur shit is ROTTEN!

05-05-2007, 06:47 AM	#23
criff You Should Know Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,072 Repped: 2,760 Repped 105 Times in 26 Posts Neg Reps: 62 Neg Repped at 2 Times in 2 Posts	got damn this is pittyful.. IT wasnt even his fault. Ok charge him cuz its against the law. But to stop sponsor him? Come on, these up tight white duds pissin their pants cuz they cant dance. __________________ Gangsta rap aint dead, it aint die, it just took steroids and became Crooked I

05-05-2007, 10:49 AM	#25
ChUcK C Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southside Jamaica Queens,New York Posts: 7,072 Repped: 2,941 Repped 27 Times in 13 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	damn dat suckz,he neez ta find anotha way ta promote on cellies,anotha network

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