During 2005, Senegalese-American singer Akon sampled this song for his single "Lonely", which features on his debut album Trouble.

American singer Akon, on the other hand, stated that he was "going to lighten her up" and didn't want an angry Rihanna.

They performed "Bang" together, then Young Jeezy brought out the Senegalese-American singer Akon for "Soul Survivor."

After Jackson's death, singer Akon released a remix of the song with his own background vocals and Jackson's original voice.

Konvict Muzik, a record label founded by Senegalese singer Akon.

One of the videos UMG took off is a Michelle Malkin video critical of singer Akon.

Another remix features singer Akon.

"Locked Up" is the debut single by American singer Akon, taken as the lead single from his debut studio album, Trouble.

"Lonely", a 2005 single from Senegalese singer Akon's album Trouble.

In 2005, Super Saucy was released, its lead single being "Baby I'm Back", a collaboration with singer Akon.