Akon: Rapper convicted after throwing fan off stage

Akon has pleaded guilty to harassment after he threw a 15-year-old boy off stage in New York.

Fan Abby Rosa claims she was injured during the incident and was later diagnosed with concussion.

Audience members told the Associated Press that someone threw an object at the rapper.

He apparently asked people to point to the culprit and a security guard sent the boy to the stage.

Akon, real name Aliaune Thiam, is then said to have lifted the teen onto his shoulders before throwing him into the crowd.

He was fined £165 and ordered to do 65 hours community service following the incident at the Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill in June 2007.

Akon, 35, refused to comment as he left court yesterday.

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Akon's Trial Postponed

The Times Herald reports that Akon’s trial, which was supposed to begin today in Fishkill Town Justice Court, has been postponed until Dec. 17.

On that date, it will be determined whether or not a trial will take place or if matters can be resolved without a trial.

Akon pleaded not guilty last December to endangering the welfare of a minor, a misdemeanor and second-degree harassment, a violation. The charges arose from a June 3, 2007 incident where he allegedly threw then 15-year-old Harriman resident Anthony Smith from the stage at the annual KFest concert at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill.

He appeared last night at a free, MySpace CD release show at the China Club in New York City to promote today’s release of his new album, “Freedom.”

Akon To Perform MySpace Music Release Show At China Club In New York CIty!

MySpace Music is proud to announce that Akon will be performing a free show for his MySpace friends at China Club in New York City on Monday, December 1, 2008 - a show being powered by AT&T. Doors for the 21+ Release show will be at 8 p.m., and admittance will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis with a printout of each person's profile displaying Akon in their top eight.

An internationally recognized, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Akon is one of the most influential voices in music today. In addition to having two multi-platinum albums, 21 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, Gold or Platinum status in over 23 countries, and over 145 guest appearances with artists such as Michael Jackson and Gwen Stefani to his credit, Akon is the only artist to ever accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice.

In addition to his accolades, on November 19, 2008 Akon announced that his third album, "Freedom," will be available on "slotMusic™, a new form of DRM-free MP3 music on a microSD card beginning Tuesday, December 2nd - the same date his album will be released digitally and on CD. The new slotMusic card will give fans a chance to enjoy Akon's album in a variety of ways and on a host of devices - from their microSD-enabled mobile phones to their computers and MP3 players. Going beyond the original thirteen songs that are on the CD version of the album, the slotMusic "Freedom" card will carry a mini-documentary video on Akon's life and influences, the new video for "Right Now (Na Na Na)," and exclusive hi-res images and songs including fellow SRC artist Tami Chynn's debut single "Frozen" featuring Akon.

Please visit Akon's MySpace page to preview his new album "Freedom" before it hits stores 12/2 starting this Friday 11/28:http://www.myspace.com/akon

For more information on MySpace Music Release Shows, please visit: http://www.myspace.com/hiphop

China Club
268 W. 47th St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 398-3800
http://www.chinaclubnyc.com/

Akon's Exploits Caught on Tape

It would seem you can't teach an old dog new tricks, and in this case Akon is your neighbor's annoying Jack Russell leg-humper.

He got "physically aggressive" with a female concertgoer last weekend and it was caught on tape.

After the simulated sex controversy with a 15-year-old girl in Trinidad and Tobogo in 2007, you would think Akon had learned his lesson, or at least added a "Warning: Bearer of this ticket may be subject to molestation" to concert tickets.

Akon Apologises To Gwen Stefani In Song

Akon has apologized in song to Gwen Stefani for his raunchy dance with an underage girl at a Trinidad concert in April.

The Smack That singer hit controversy when he dirty danced with a 14-year-old Danah Alleyne at the gig, prompting the Caribbean country's Prime Minister to order a formal investigation into the incident.

Akon and Stefani were touring together at the time, and the dance cost the tour the sponsorship of communications firm Verizon.

In a new song, which has leaked online although its title is unknown, Akon asks for "the blame to be put on me" and says about Stefani, "Sorry for the hand she was dealt/For the embarrassment she felt".

In the track, Akon also says about Alleyne, "Daddy should have never let her out that young/How was I supposed to know she was underage in a 21-and-over club?".

Gwen Stefani Still Rocking Plaid

Gwen Stefani at the Orange Carpet

Gwen Stefani Getting Ready To Perform

Gwen Stefani and Akon Backstage

Nicole Kidman and Gwen Stefani