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Verizon Wireless has given a dial tone to singer Akon in the wake of his innappropriate onstage behaviour with a minor. The singer, originally from Senegal, reportedly simulated sexual positions with a 15-year-old girl during a performance in Trinidad.

As reported on TMZ.com:

“The rapper invited 15-year-old Danah Alleyne onto the stage, and the girl obliged, thinking that she was entering a dance contest to win a “trip to Africa,” as Akon promised. But when Alleyne “won” the contest, the “trip to Africa” turned out to be an on-stage encounter with Akon during which her “head was hitting the floor, said Alleyne to the Trinidad Express (via FOX News).”

Verizon promptly axed sponsorship of Akon stating “reasons.”

TMZ

Emily King has signed on as opening act for John Legend during the month of May. King’s debut set, East Side Story is due to drop August 14.

In an exclusive interview, the upcoming artist recently told us that no matter how much she tours, her hometown of New York will always be her first love.

“I love New York! It’s like its own country here, even with all the other states — it’s so different. I am definitely going to be here forever. I would love to have other houses in different places, maybe in Europe, in L.A., in different places. Always traveling, but it’s great to have a solid home foundation.“

Check the full interview here and catch the dates below.

Emily King supporting John Legend:

5/9 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre
5/13 – Houston, TX – Verizon Wireless Theater
5/14 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre
5/16 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Casino
5/17 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre
5/19 – Tucson, AZ – Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre
5/21 – Fresno, CA – William Saroyan Theatre
5/22 – Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
5/23 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
5/25 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium
5/26 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
5/27 – Vancouver, BC – Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts

Emily King AUDIO:
Emily King jukebox

“Walk In My Shoes” Windows|Real

“U And I” Windows|Real

http://www.myspace.com/emilykingmusic

Mobb Deep’s Prodigy drops another single “Die Already.”

The track features Nyce & 40 Glocc  and is produced by Alchemist.

Click on one of the links below to download it now, courtesy of the artist and the folks at Immune Marketing. Enjoy.

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