May 09, 2007 @ 4:18 pm

Akon Apologizes for Grinding Incident

Email this article Print this article Send us a tip

The R&B force apologized for freaking an underage girl in Trinidad.

Akon has apologized for grinding with a 14-year-old girl at a concert, an incident which led the Trinidadian prime minister to denounce the star and caused sponsors to pull from his tour. "I want to sincerely apologize for the embarrassment and any pain I've caused to the young woman who joined me onstage, her family and the Trinidad community for the events at my concert," Akon told the Associated Press Wednesday (May 9). "It was never my intention to embarrass or take advantage of my fans in any way, especially those under the age of 18," he continued. "That is why we tried to make sure that the club did not admit anyone under 18 in the audience," he said. "Somehow, that standard was not met." On April 12, Akon was performing in Trinidad when he began dancing suggestively with a girl from the audience. The incident was videotaped and spread to the internet, where it was later discovered the girl was 14 years old. Subsequently, Verizon withdrew its sponsorship from Akon's tour with Gwen Stefani, and several members of the Trinidadian government requested formal charges be brought against the singer for "lewd dancing." The girl, a Pastor's daughter, has since denounced Akon's music. In April, she told the Trinidad Express she had turned to God because of the public humiliation she suffered.

Article tags: AkonApologizesGrindingIncident 

Page printed from:
http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2007/05/akon_freakin_u/

Return to previous page

Add a Comment

You must log in or register to post comments.

Comments

1.

squooshaygrl says:

i think that gurl had it commin... cuzz it was her fault for being in an over 18 concert.. it was her fault... not Akons... her parents should have known where she was in the first place.. i men... 14??? come on... i wasnt even aloud to go to the store by myself... so.. blame the parents... not Akon...

2.

JAMAICA says:

people!!!! please look at that little b**** this person is not a pastor's daughter. SHE GOT WHAT SHE DESERVES!!!!! (this is for her mother)
if she has one. BE A MOTHER!!!!

3.

andy says:

Member Name

that 14 year old gal shes just a b**ch, they just wanted to get money out of akon.
if anything dat gal was sent by her parents to do dat

4.

Jamie Vannha says:

Member Name

nice song but y did u you do it
is it true like what your songs says

5.

TAHLIIA says:

Member Name

yOu can griind On me haha=]=]

6.

aboohs says:

Member Name

viedo sex sex xxxl

7.

Haywood Jablowme says:

Member Name

He is a fag

8.

lee says:

Member Name

FU**. IT WASNT HIS FAULT. YOU COULD EVEN SEE IT WASNT HIS FAULT. the girls legs are around akon while they danced

9.

dymon says:

Member Name

that b**ch shouldnt have been at the mf party anyway

10.

A JIGGLEFAN says:

Member Name

AKON DID NO WRONG THE DOOR PEOPLE SUPPOSE TO CHECK EVERYONE I.D so he thinking everyone is the legal age to party she had no business been their looking half way grown the parents should fault her for her mistakes not him and the sad thing is she is a preacher daughterthen she had on skippy clothes i no her parents are disappointed

11.

naldo says:

Member Name

un saludo a akon de parte de naldo-marco

12.

Babygur says:

Member Name

Akon did nothing wrong he should not be blame for what happen. The club owners are to be blamed. I can bet that they didn't even check the ids. All they care about is the money and how much they are making so they don't even care. Once you have money they'll let anyone in. But Akon its life, we live and we learn, next time don't and do not perform in a club because it can and will happen again just not to you.

13.

TUNJI says:

Member Name

I LOVE YOU AKON .................f**k THE PASTOR DAUGHTER AND f**k THE PASSTOR HIMSELF ...f**k THEM ALL FOR LETIING THERE DAUGHTER SHOULD GO OUT AT UNDERAGE ...Thanks Akon WE LOVE YOU ALL

14.

maureen says:

Member Name

Big ups Akon ur my guy he is very innocent for xrists sake what was an under 18 doing in a 21's club and to make matters worse a pastor's kid. They are the wolves who who hide in sheep's skin. I was so dissapointment about what akon had to go through and even release a song, that slut did not deserve it she thought she'd brug to who that she was on the same stage with akon even if asked he cant remember how she looks like. Akon am a very big fan of yours here in Kenya and always do your thing. Next time smack down those faces of the under 18 brats who want to bring you stress and shame in your life please dont allow that though you still have to keep your reputation and fans. Don't mind about her the parents should teach of how to become a nun other than clubbing in a 21's and over they and again how was he to know he was underage and there was no identification or rubber stamp on her head. She deserves much more humiliation than that.

15.

moon says:

Member Name

I want to video sex sex sex or moves sex sex

16.

moon says:

Member Name

i want to sex moves or video sex

17.

vitim de fernandópolis says:

Member Name

ai akon vc canta muito bem parabéns pelo seu sucesso vc é muito loko.A rapaziada aqui de ferpa curte muito seus sons só tem música loka.Ai me add ai no seu orkut se vc tiver falo irmão até+++!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

18.

michelle says:

Member Name

It should not be akon fault the gril knew what she was doing he did not know her age. What was 14 year old doing in a club any was where was the parents if anybody should take the blame it should be the gril and the parents.

19.

shontelle says:

Member Name

ya kno if a regular man had dun that 2 her ppl wudnt make such a big deal about it...its onli cuz akon is famous that ppl made all this big fuss about it....worse things happen at trinidad's carnaval(i kno cuz i went a couple of times) an nobody makes a big deal about it

20.

abdou says:

Member Name

3ewacharekem maberoka blemasserat walafera7e

21.

abdou says:

Member Name

salut sa va mersiye

22.

abdou says:

Member Name

salut sa va mersiye

23.

dominique says:

Member Name

that lil girl new wat she was doing and she just wanted attention and now she got it and she feels embarressed because every body knows she was wrong

24.

joannemoore70@btinternet.com says:

Member Name

she shouldnt have been in the club in the first place and , wish it was me up on the stage with him she should count herself lucky

25.

victor says:

Member Name

akon is innocent

26.

ann says:

Member Name

OMG..... this so wasnt akons fault in any situation that he was situated in....as if u do go in to a 21 year old club wen u r actually 14 ... BUT LUCCCCCKKYYYY girl aii .... GO AKON DO UR THANG ME nD MA MATE LOVEEEEEE YOOUUUU XXXX it was the parents fault and if it wasnt there fault its the clubz fault 4 lettin her in .... god pplz these dayz make such a HUGE deal bout nutin ..... IN his song hes rite `how was he 2 no that she was underage,,,,,

AKON U DO UR THING WE LOVE youuu

27.

spanish do it better says:

Member Name

i think it was the girl's, girl's father, and club's fault:
1- she was supposed to show an id card before she can get in the club
2- who is her to get up in the stage?
3-she shouldn't be there...
4- the father should said NO to his daughter when she said she was going to that club and if he did not know it, he should make sure of where is his daughter going...

it wasn't akon's fault....

AKON I'M 14 AND IT WASN'T YOUR FAULT, SHE SHOULDN'T BE THERE...

AKON I LOVE ALL OF UR SONGS BUT THIS 1 IS.... IT'S SO MEANINGFUL...

U R THE BEST SINGER EVA!!!

28.

ashley says:

Member Name

lo0l i woudl dance with akon anyway lol

29.

shabalaladingdongrayon says:

Member Name

OMFG dat so f**ked up dat lil b**ch knew wat she waz doin she coulda refused ya feel meh ya-ya dat hoe iz stupid

30.

shandeka says:

Member Name

that b**ch knew that she was under age so y da f**k she gone to a club and further more went on stage . she was looking to get f**k n now she's just shame that her family got exposed to the secret wild life she lived. so dont blame it on akon he told them only 18 and over so she got what she was looking for so akon i love you keep making that konvict music baby cuzz u r my sugar daddy luv ya!!!!!!!!!!!!

31.

DAGGER says:

Member Name

PEOPLE SHOULD STOP ACTING LIKE KIDS DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY R DOING THESE DAYS. WHEN THAT GIRL WENT TO THE CLUB YEAH SHE MIGHT HAVE SNUCK IN TO SEE AKONS PERFORMANCE AND BRAG AT SCHOOL ABOUT IT BUT DOES PERSONAL RESPOSIBILITY HAVE ANY ACCOUNT IN THIS. SHE KNEW WHAT SHE WAS DOING WHEN SHE SNUCK IN. DO PEOPLE REALIZE HOW MANY MEN HAVE THEIR LIVES RUINED BECAUSE A CLUB FOR ADULTS LET KIDS SNEEK IN AND OUT AT WILL? WHEN WILL THE LAW MAKERS START HOLDING THE CLUB OWNERS, THE PARENTS (WHOM CAN'T SEEM TO KEEP AN EYE ON THEIR CHILD),AND THOSE WHO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE MINOR WITH THE CONSPIRED PLAN TO PUT THAT MINOR IN A PLACE FULL OF UNKNOWING ADULTS? IN CLOSING PEOPLE NEED TO HOLD EVERY CONTRIBUTING FACTOR RESPONSIBLE NOT JUST THE EASY TARGET.

32.

Jennifer C says:

Member Name

That is so dumb the girl is probably lying c'mon she probably said that because her dad is a pastor! I feel for u Akon I understand and I'm sure everyone else does to! And if they don't hello look at how many times he's apoligized he even made a song apoligizing! Sorry blame it on me!!! Good song Akon!!

33.

Shan says:

Member Name

For a pastor's daughter shes surely wearing something skimpy, n um where they thought she was that night for her to get up in a club ... The club and parents were at fault and whoever took her to the club

34.

dremonty says:

Member Name

o akon get to apologized but they want to lock kells up

35.

NICK says:

Member Name

RELEASE AKON IT WAS NOT HIS FAULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

36.

MATT says:

Member Name

AKON SHOULD NOT GET THE BLAME IT WAS NOT HIS FAULT THAT THE GIRL WAS UNDER 18 SHE SHOULD OF NOT BEEN THEN IF IT WAS 18 AND OVER!!!!!!!!!!!

37.

steph says:

Member Name

OMGG IM SOO SORRY THIS HAPPENED BUT IT WASNT AKONS FAULT...HOW WAS HE TO NO?? HES JST HUMAN...N I UNDERSTAND HOW SHE SUFFERED BUT IT WAS HER OWN FAULT Y WOULD SHE SNEEK IN? Y DID SHE GO ON STAGE SHE SHOULDA JST SAID NO?...N IF SHE WOULDA SAID NO TO AKON HE WOULDA LEFT IT ALONE BUT SHE WENT WIT IT..THATS HER FAULT I UNDERSTAND THA PAIN OF THA FATHER BUT HE DIDNT TAKE ADVANTAGE SHE WENT WIT IT...ITS HER FAULT HES SOOO GO0D AT SINGIN N THERES NO REASON FOR HIS CAREER TO BE ENDED FOR SOMETHIN THAT HE DID WITOWT NOIN,...WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES...YU MEAN IT TO0K ONE DANCE TO RUIN A MANS LIFE..THATS JST NOT FAIR N HES SORRY N HE MEANS IT IF YU LISTEN TO HIS SONG ..BUT HES NOT ALL INNOCENT N THA DIFF IS...HE RELIEZES IT INSTEAD OF BLAMIN OTHERS LIKE THA GIRL DID ...IM SORRY TO ALL YUZ WHO DISAGREE...BUT HOLLYWO0D STARS..I NO WE ALL WANNA BE LIKE THEM WANNA HAVE FANS N BE FAMOUS...BUT THEY NOT MADE OWTTA GOLD...THEY HUMANS JST LIKE US WE ALL MAKE MISTAKESS...SO DUN ACT LIKE HES THA ONLI ONE...LIKE R KELLY...HE DID ALOT OF STUFF TOO BUT THEY MAKE MUSIC WE ALL LOVE TO HEAR...EVEN IF YUR NOT A FAN DUN THINK BOUT OH I DUN LIKE THIER MUSIC SO IDC HE SHOULD GET PUNISHED...OUT YURSELFS IN THEIR SHOES...N DUN SAY IF IT WA SYU YU WOULDNT HAVE DONE IT CUZ NO ONES PERFECT

38.

Whitnee McMichael says:

Member Name

this is what he talkin about on that new song "BLAME IT ON ME"

39.

your mom says:

Member Name

wtf waz dat 14 year old grl doin there in da first place she new she dat waz gona happen to hur she a dumbass and she get in trouble not akon
!
EW

40.

Georgia says:

Member Name

Akon, My Opinion Iss Theres Know Need To Apoligize Becos She Wasn't Suposed To Be There In The First Place And I Love Your Song Sorry, Blame It On Me x

41.

irshad says:

Member Name

She was to young to go to that F*** disco
and can I have the Movie to see wat they have done

42.

Peatrie says:

Member Name

I Commend Akon for his honorable apology to the world. I don't understand how this is all his fault. The girl was not forced on stage, and I'm sure that she didn't have a problem with it at the time. How is it that nothing has been said about the fact that the little girl was in a 18 and up club and was not brought up on charges as well. It is the parents responsibilty to watch their children and make sure that their behavior is appropriate FOR THEIR AGE. For her being a pastor's daughter she sure seemed to be loose that night !!! It could happen to anyone!

43.

Kandyman says:

Member Name

You know what, You all is some hatin' ass haters, Most of which cannot even spell properly, So until then, Shut up. People under the age of 18 should never have been admitted into the show. Period, It's not like she handed Akon her photo I.D, and was like "im 14, just so you know" and Akon was like, "oh, well okay!, I love girls underage", No that is not what happend, And if you people want to give out stories, Why hasn't R.Kelly been arrested or sentenced when there is a VIDEOTAPE, of him doing alot, ALOT worse to someone alot younger. I rest my case.

44.

patrick says:

Member Name

i like akon is one of the bast too and whan akon pic

45.

kike white says:

Member Name

Akon you need to show all the pitcures that's on her My space she has always been a 14 year old slut. and Akon I do not Like how you did your hump dance that shit looked to hard you should have never done that and I think you need to go to theropy in real life all jokes aside

46.

hazel says:

Member Name

i am from trinidad and that girl had right there she has no respect for herself,all youngladies should,i know that and i am 17.

47.

dont worry says:

Member Name

yo go to google u will see that girl pic she is a hoe man and akon have some sexy wife and he went with that asshoe akon if u think were a shame of u then stop singing cause were a shammmmmmmmme offfffff uuuuuuuuuuuu

48.

Tutu says:

Member Name

It's a good thing that this happened to Akon. Now he has come to know all his wrongs...like cheating on his wife, thinking he could fool around since he became a big star. What an asshole. It's not that I hate him, I just hate what he's done. I love his songs but not the lyrics. Right now I just hope Akon does things right.

49.

Prince Tell says:

Member Name

Well the so called Pastor's daugther should be lucky coz Akon has made her popular for now.Akon thanks and never put bthe blame on u and the club.Put the blame on The girl that made u dance with her.Hmm she looks like Mama Africa as u said.Akon and atleast u made her Popular.Peace and Trinidad and tobego will still need ya.

50.

Kelly Man says:

Member Name

Well Akon is ever right for everything.Why will the girl make a fake identity in terms of age.How she dances with him shows that she's even guilty of what happened.Dont blame Akon and Zen night Club.Blame the girl who she think's she's 18 years and Above.Akon still i got that thing so look me in my eyes.

51.

gurl.gurl says:

Member Name

dnt wori akon we stil luv u. blame it on security...wot da fuk was a 14 yr old gurl doin there anyway. all u h8rs jst let it go, akons da man. its dat gurl we shud all b h8ng on, she knew wot she was doin, da fukn biarch!!!

52.

Amanda says:

Member Name

Personally...I think if this girl got into the club then she should have to deal with it...she sure did know what she was doing when she was dancing and once mommy and daddy saw it she blames him...no that is not fair!!

53.

Nee says:

Member Name

Know tell me this, if she would've gotten drink and had an accident and injured someone would Akon be the blame??? Because she was served drinks by the bartender or an incident happened in the club and she was hurt would be blamed??? My point exactly, rules were violated but not by Akon...the preachers daughter knew what she was doing

54.

Shadrick says:

Member Name

Akon did not believe that she was underage i agree with him how does a 14 year old girl get into a 21 or over night club

Blame the security gaurds.....
Listen to his new song SORRY(put the blame on me)
Akon clearly takes responsibility for something that he did not do.....
Akon is an awesome musician

55.

jimmy storrs says:

Member Name

the securiries at the door must be blamed how can they let a person under the age of 18 in to a night club. Akon will never be on the wrong side though he appologiosed that was just to show th sense of concern for his fun.

56.

Mariah says:

Member Name

i really dont think that akon would have do something that low although i dont approve of some of his music

57.

mischief says:

Member Name

That is just how you dance at fete and like Akon said, the club was for over 18s. What the heck was she doing there?!

Grindin is just the standard dance move and she can't go and say she was traumatised - SHE WAS ON TOP!

58.

Smt says:

Member Name

That whole thing was garbage... That lil girl wanted to act grown for the night so her ass got it and seem like she didnt have any complaints up there on stage. These lil children noaday don't look their age like steriods or something be in the food. I have a lil sister who is 15 and she can pass for nineteen. Akon didn't even need to apologize for dat but he did.

I'm from the islands n if it was me my parents wudda buss my ass and that wuda been the end of it cause her ass wasnt business there. people 2day like try put the blame on others without looking at what they doing wrong showing these young kids they dont need to take responsibily for their mistake... she shudda found Jesus b4 her ass went to the club knowing she was only 14.

Big up Akon much respect cause its take a big person to accept and take ALL the blame when he shouldn't.

59.

nunUrdamNbuZnEss says:

Member Name

its a fukkin nite club....any thin can go down and what the fuk is a 14 yr old doin in a nite club i thout u gotta be aleest 18 to get yo ass on da dance floo...fuk is wrong here....i dnt think akon did anythin wrong....hey if ur wanna get drunk dont count glasses....ur down wit it ur down wit it....nuff sid
holla bichuZzzzz

60.

Ed-tdk says:

Member Name

First of all..anyone who says that his dancing was uncalled for, got to be white, or not from the caribbean. But hey.....Wonder where the concert was held in the first place?..... Its the caribbean ppl, and thats how most if not all of us dance at clubs and fete... we wine on a woman ass, or we give it to the front, the more you get on bad... is the better the dance is. There cant be a soul from the caribbean who is gonna say that he was wrong... its our way...our culture, it doesnt matter who comes to enjoy it with us..could be african, african american, white, chinese, indian, it doesnt matter..... to us fete is fete...so drink your rum.get drunk..and wine on a woman ass.....Lastley and briefly, it was a damn 18+ club....she had no friggin right to be in there, and her parents more slack to let her leave the house like a two dollar slut..........
But you have to admit though :D girl look damn good :D

61.

vgvv says:

Member Name

how the hell can he sleep at night with wat he did on stage with dat 14 yr old girl get a life

62.

Taylor says:

Member Name

now come on dont blae him how was he supposed to know she wasa 14 she looked like 21 or something

63.

Erik says:

Member Name

All I have to say is...Who does Akon think he is...first it was marrying more than one woman; then he threw some kid in the crowd during a concert, and now this episode with an underage girl. What's next...he's not even that talented.

64.

dele says:

Member Name

as far as i'm concerned,d akon incident is just an eye opener...for one thing certain things should b put in place b4 such concerts take.like d place d concert is takin place, d mentality of d people residing there etc.d club erred bigtime in not ensuring dat proper scrutiny waz carried out on everyone comin into d club. secondly d girls parents are 2 blame bigtime,lets b realistic a 14 yr old daughter of a pastor wats she doin out @ dat time and in such place...we shldn't b hypocrites!!! her parents shld ve trained her better. and as 4 akon, his a star. such things occur in his daily life. lifestlyes of celebrities is always on d wildside. men akon carry on doin wat ur doin

65.

chantella says:

Member Name

lisennn yeh.. ive watch tha video nd im noh bein funnie buh shes pure luvin ih.. she sedz tha ih was a total shock.. ye ih myte ov been buh ih doesnt show her tryin tu geh off him or of the stage.. wah the fuk was she duin in tha club anii ways the stupid lil gurl, gurls like her geh ppl in tu shitt..

66.

hommy says:

Member Name

what the hell were you doing ?

67.

Tyree Thomas (www.myspace.com/tyreethesinger) says:

Member Name

15 year old singing sensation from Atlanta, Ga, Tyree Thomas. He's a singer/songwriter/producer. You guys will love em'.

Find him at myspace.com/tyreethesinger

68.

Tyree Thomas (www.myspace.com/tyreethesinger) says:

Member Name

15 year old singing sensation from Atlanta, Ga, Tyree Thomas. He's a singer/songwriter/producer. You guys will love em'.

Find him at myspace.com/tyreethesinger

69.

breanna petterway says:

Member Name

i liked yo song, i would like you to play at my sister sweet 16 friday june 15 at 6:00 to 9:00

70.

nreanna petterway says:

Member Name

i liked yo song, i would like you to play it at my sister sweet 16 birthday party

71.

CHILLYWILLY says:

Member Name

HEY IT WAS A RAP CONCERT AND SH*T HAPPENDS I DONT BLAME AKON HE WAS JUST BEING HIM
HOW MANY PEOPLE DONT DANCE LIKE THA HUH!!!

72.

Karla says:

Member Name

WTF?

73.

Musicgurl says:

Member Name

For all of you who think it is the girls fault you need to think again. The girl shouldnt have been in the club in the first place, we all know that. But who hasnt done crazy stuff to try and see one of their favorite singers performe? This girl went on stage to enter a dance compitition, not to get that. Akon is def. nasty! I liked his music but now i have lost all respect for him. I hope he gets what he deserves for doing what he did to that little girl! She didnt ask him to do that he did it all on his own and for all of you that dont know, that is wrong. And who ever thinks that is dancing...GET A LIFE...and maby some dance lessons. Hell maybe even a therapist because that is just wrong!

74.

kieve says:

Member Name

P.S. Akon was just being Akon.

75.

kieve says:

Member Name

It's often times that the female is too blame for being sexually roughed up. In this case, that little fast ass heifer knew what she was doing when she LIED TO GET IN THE CLUB IN THE FIRST PLACE! These little girls need to understand that there's whole other world out there that they know nothing about. She got more than she bargained for and now she see's what really goes down in GROWN FOLKS CLUBS. I think her father pulled a smooth stunt for her benefit. If everyone read the story carefully, her father clearly explained that she would learn soon enough about her antics; therefore he, as a minister knew his child was fast as hell and wasn't going to listen to him anyway. My father would never have stood by and let some man toss my 5'' 124-lb ass around. But then again at 14, going to a club was out of the question. So listen little fast ones, "If you can't take the heat stay out of grown folks kitchen." Not everyone acts this way in the club, but talking to the young folks, my suggestion is to stay in a child's place.

76.

anton cool says:

Member Name

watch your mouth boy akon is sound

77.

nathan jordan says:

Member Name

watch the akon video at this site hes a total black cunt

78.

Freez says:

Member Name

Last time I checked,Akon's album was still #2 on the charts. This incident isn't gonna hurt his record sales or ruin his reputation,it was an honest mistake. R. Kelly p!ssed on a 14 yr. old but it didn't stop him from making some of the best music that's ever gonna come out. Bottom line is: I don't give a f--k what u did or didn't do...if u make good music I'm buying it.

79.

taylar says:

Member Name

this is crazy why akon it was probably an accident but can't believe he even made it on stage with her>>>.....

80.

Jazzmine Harris says:

Member Name

FAST ASS GIRLS THESE DAYS! OKAY SHE KNEW HER AGE AND THAT AKON WAS A GROWN ASS MAN AND SHE KNEW ONCE SHE GOT ON STAGE THAT SOMETHING WAS GOING TO GO DOWN! ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO ADD SHE ALSO PROBLAY KNEW HIS EGO WAS GOING TO GO DOWN HILL AND BE VERY LOW AND DIRTY. I REALLY DO BLAME THE GIRL. AND TO AKON I STILL LOVE U AND YOUR MUSIC!

81.

WWW.OBSYD.COM says:

Member Name

People make me sick with this wanting to see a person ruined over little mistakes. Its like once you make a mistake you should just be shot and killed or something. for one the man did not know the girl was under age since the club was supposed admit 18 & up. second of all the man has publicly appologized. so for companies pulling sponsorship and denouncing Akon, they need 2 just get over it already. it's sad that a person cant make an honest mistake and appologize without people try'n 2 ruin them.

82.

flesh says:

Member Name

people make me sick with this wanting to see a person ruined over little mistakes. Its like once you make a mistake you should just be shot and killed or something. for one the man did not know the girl was under age since the club was supposed admit 18 & up. second of all the man has publicly appologized. so for companies pulling sponsorship and denouncing Akon, they need 2 just get over it already. it's sad that a person cant make an honest mistake and appologize without people try'n 2 ruin them

83.

Chris says:

Member Name

Blame her parents because they allowed her to go. She knew what she was doing too well to all of a sudden want to act as if she was victimized. Give us a break, this is how they have been dancing in the dance hall all along

84.

epitome of COCKY. says:

Member Name

I think that it's unfair to put all the blame and guilt on Akon, seeing as though he is not the only entertainer that gets on stage with a guest and starts to dance "suggestively."

I feel that if Akon asked that his tour, show or whatever be for an 18+ audience, and ALL people entering be carded, then that's exactly what should have been done.

I've seen the video, and the girl wasn't laying there like a piece of drywood either. If I'm not mistaken, which I doubt I am, there WAS a part of the taped performance where SHE dominated, and another part where she wrapped her legs around Akon's body- not an indication that she wanted the act to stop. If she felt "victimized", in my opinion, then she wouldn't have turned to Christ just because of being humiliated by the public. She knew she was wrong, and the pictures posted along with the video suggested she was a fresh pot.

85.

curtis howard says:

Member Name

akon still rocks

86.

curtis howard says:

Member Name

akon rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

87.

Earl Marshall says:

Member Name

It's a shame, but not totally surprising that ignorance overshadows common logic even in the most intellectual people. I guess we are gonna' begin next by trashing Artists for the retailer who sells materials MARKED Explicit Advisory to under-aged customers....... OOPs I forgot, We already have! How about we boycott Budweiser on behalf of all the "Cool Moms". Learn to be decent people and respect the Beast that you Invite into your Homes for dinner or else you may Be Dinner. -KoZ

88.

04 says:

Member Name

From infancy,, i have learnt that pastors daughters should always be in the church room and what did she wanted from the CLUB..may be she wanted to know what was there and that she had it..it serves her right and that the dad should discipline his daughter and leave my man AKON alone..

89.

04 says:

Member Name

I can see Betty dont know what she is talking of and i think she didnt understand what hapened and that she [Betty]should write to apologize what she wrote..or else i think she is so jealous and she wish she was the girl..

90.

jonathan says:

Member Name

Oh and Betty, the last time I checked women of all colors act the same way when they see someone famous. Get your facts straight chick and stop watching what you see on TV and meet some real black people in your life.

91.

jonathan says:

Member Name

For those of you who haven't seen the video on Youtube yet... The girl was invited on stage and lets just say she was riding on top of Akon before he was on top of her... So anybody quick to judge needs to see the video and realize that the young lady could have stopped what was happening anytime. She didn't have a gun to her head. And NO, Akon shouldn't have to apologize to a Preaher who lets his little girl go to an adult concert in a club that she had NO buisness in... Besides, last time I checked the BOY groups are singing about Booty Calls 5 in the morning to little girls all over the country. THINK PEOPLE... BLAME the Parents and not the artist. Get control of you undercover CHILDREN and stop blaming MUSIC! And to Akon, you better get your lawyer and sue the hell out of that club cause your losing a lot of over this CRAP!

92.

Betty says:

Member Name

You black people are so lost, where is your self respect. Why should any black woman (regardless of her age) become the object of lewd sexual acts and you wonder why your children are out of control. Di d it ever occur to you that the girl lied about where she would be and could have been wearing a friend's clothers. Children do lie to do what they want. Akon has not only disrespected the young lady, but all women. Some people don't know when they have been slapped in the face. WAKE UP!

93.

Mara says:

Member Name

Akon should not have been the one to apologize. He did not make that girl wear those clothes, get the tatoo, get the belly piercing. He did not let her into a club that was suppose to be 18 and older only that evening. The preacher and the governement of Trinidad needs to look at themselves and realize they do not have control over thier youth. That preacher needs to beat his daughter's ass for embarrassing not just him but thier country since now it can be easily assumed that the women of Trinidad are cheap and sleezy and are easy. C'mon...what happened to common sense? Suddenly the parents do not have to take responsibility for the way thier kids behave!!! I say that Akon does not need to apologize to anyone...they need to apologize to him for not keeping control of thier people!!! thank you.

94.

Chantily says:

Member Name

I'm not sure what to type but all I know is that Akon should'nt be sorry for dancing w/ that girl because she knew damn well that she a pastor's daughter and that she was fourteen yrs. old.

95.

miss.poohbear says:

Member Name

i dont think its fair at all to akon because that little girl should have never been at a cllub and they shoould blame security because their orders where to not let anyone under the age of 18 in the club so thats their fault!!!! to the girl you should have never had your grown behind in the club and since your father is a pastor he should have known where hie 14 year old daughter was!!! i dont think she should be able to press any charges because he was not aware and little girl dont turn to god now you should have thought about that before you where grinding with that grown man!!!! thats all i have to say!!!!

96.

Tumi says:

Member Name

Akon should just watch his back and not tear down wat has built in his few years in d industry.and hey pple shld as well remember dat akon too is human and is prone to making mistake too.it has happnd and he has apologized,i think dat shld b taken. He's definitely one of africa's finest and we're still proud of him in dis part of d atlantic. REASON: Any song wit an Akon hook is unarguiably a hit .

97.

martynia says:

Member Name

she the stupid one she was the one who went up on stage and did it its reeally her fault b**ch go to hell with yo dumb ass you stupid i hope yo ass get pregnant at a early age with yo fast ass u a dumb b**ch

98.

tori says:

Member Name

i do not think it is akon fault me being 15 also i would have known to think about what i was getting into and now he getting put on blast for a dumb girl who snuck in a club

99.

pam says:

Member Name

Daddy Pastor needs to teach Baby Girl to do better...after seeing the other pics of her that are being passed around online..This is just one fresh 14 yr old who dresses like a grown woman (or stripper). Any humiliation she has suffered was self inflicted and the damage was done well before this Akon concert. Akon needs to sue Daddy for letting his 14 yr old daughter own clothes that are sold at Fredricks Of Hollywood

100.

leaky says:

Member Name

he didn't know she was only 14.i mean u cant tell how old a person is just by lookn at dem.com on now.its impossible

101.

Mad says:

Member Name

Not you Akon.First they lie on R.Kelley now you. I still support you. Security should of check for id. Your not at fought. We all make mistakes so just do you and move on and put this in your past. Like Bob Marley said stand up for your rights. Mad

102.

Christina says:

Member Name

Umm...Geez, now lets really take a look at this. wasn't it an 18+ club? and a 14 year old in an 18+ club. who should really be getting chargeD? duh! the poeple that let her in, or the club. But if akon was dancing like that, its probably becuase he assumed she was 18...you know like how you were suppose to be 18+ to be in there.
damn that girl is really dumb.

103.

The Golden One says:

Member Name

You people are ridiculous, I don't care if she's 14, 21, or 60. In this business people know the camera is always on, they know that everyone and anyone are trying to find a reason to sue, or ruin their name, so it's his damn fault for putting himself in the situation, sure her parents are to blame for her being there, but nobody expects a nation wide artist to grab their daughter and treat her like that...good job akon, good damn job....

104.

NICOLE says:

Member Name

SHE WAS PROLLY DANCIN RIGHT ALONG WITH HIM SO HOW COULD THEY PUT EVERYTHING ON AKON, I'M SURE HE DIDN'T HAVE ANY INTENTIONS OF ANYTHING HAPPENING LIKE THAT.