Akon Apologizes -- I Didn't Know She Was Underage

AkonTMZ has just received a statement from R&B singer Akon in response to the media firestorm over his onstage simulated sex romp with a 15-year-old during a concert in Trinidad a few weeks ago:

"First, and most important to me, I want to sincerely apologize for the embarrassment and any pain I've caused to the young woman who joined me on-stage, her family and the Trinidad community for the events at my concert in Port of Spain on April 12th.

It was never my intention to embarrass or take advantage of my fans in any way, especially those under the age of 18. That is why we tried to make sure that the club did not admit anyone under 18 in the audience. Somehow, that standard was not met.

Again, I apologize to those concerned and to all my fans and I pledge to all that we will strive to make sure this type of incident does not happen again."



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106. What did akon do wrong..ya she may have been 15 but the age limit was set to 18! it should be the security and the clubs responsibility to make sure no one under gets in...did you see her picture..if u were not told how old she was would u think she was 15?! if it was any normal guy it wouldnt be in the media. And for the ones over 18 akon was having fun like most guys in a bar would. the ones that doesnt think the way he treated the women well has to relize these women are legall and can make there own mind up about what they want to expose there body and themselves to. akon was not to blame!

Posted at 3:28PM on May 22nd 2007 by crystal

107. "Crystal", you actually condone that behavior? If any "normal guy" did that to a girl or woman in a public place, it would make the newspapers and evening newscasts, unless you live in an area where this type of behavior is common! Did you ever read a newspaper? Young girls and women being raped, molested, and worse, and yet, people like you always manage to find some way to excuse it, especially if the perpetrator happens to be famous. And by the way, the article states Akon invited a female audience member up on stage for a "trip to Africa", not that he would spread her legs on the floor and simulate sex. Thanks to you and your ilk, no wonder American society has sunk to such a low level, and progressively getting worse. Akon is a disgusting pig and I doubt you're a woman, but some big, hairy ugly guy who can't get a date and regularly downloads porno, child and adult, onto your computer. I can't imagine any woman would agree with your comments above.

Posted at 6:52AM on May 25th 2007 by Janie777

108. OKay Im sorry Sarah but you must be a complete MORON.

That girl DOES NOT look like she is in ANY type of agony or regret. She simply WANTED to dance with Akon and shes defiently getting her fames worth.

The girl made a bad move when she KNEW she was underage going into an 18 year and up club.

The girl KNEW the contest she signed up for was probably gonna end up dancing and grinding like that because lets face it... she sure as hell weren't siging up for square dancing

And if you had ANY IDEA what kind of dancing goes on now a days with young adults and teens youd be shocked how badly these girls feel like they desperatly need attention and will dance like sluts and grind the guys and etc.

The only thing Akon DIDNT KNOW was she was underage because lets face it... the girl does look older and im sure he was ASSUMING she was atleast 18 yrs ( and legal) just like he probably assumed everyone in the club was of age because that was the clubs responsability not to permit anyone UNDERAGE.

Its like... walking into a 6th grade classroom, you assume everyone one in the class is in 6th grade because there SUPPOSE to be 6th graders.. litt ledo you know that at least 2 or 3 of the kids are actually in 4th or 5th but they just look older. Weren't you fooled?

No its not even close or has no relation to this but its just an exampled how he was fooled.
And he shouldn't display that kinda dancing and then just leave her there like a piece of meat. He steal touch an underage girl and that is wrong. Should teach him to not just juke random girls anyways.

boo =-(

Posted at 8:13PM on Jun 2nd 2007 by WHOA

109. I FEEL SO SORRY FOR YOU THAT YOU HAD TO HAVE A BAD LIFE WILL I STILL THIK THAT YOURA HOGTTIE

Posted at 5:18PM on Jun 18th 2007 by who

110. No, Imus...I mean Akon is NOT sorry for what he did. He is only sorry that it blew up in his face. She is just as pathetic as he is. If she wasn't a willing participant, she sure did a great imitation of a willing participant in that hot mess. The whole situation is just disgusting. All those people just standing around and cheering it on like they were at some sort of sporting event. That's the kind of ignorance that give men the idea that they can do whatever they want to do to women.

Posted at 9:11AM on Jun 25th 2007 by D

111. I like akons music and voice but as far as his 5 wives and arrogant demeaner or his judgement for tasteful entertainement he will live and learn. It's no surprise to me that this happened to him...apology accepted.

Posted at 6:51PM on Jun 25th 2007 by Upgrade ya lifestyle

112. That girl is the one who needs to be apoligizing, not Akon. He had no intentions of knowing how old that girl was. Akon, if you do ever get to read this or have any of your staff read it to you TAKE BACK YOUR APOLOGY!!! You are the innocent one in this scandle not her.

Posted at 10:54PM on Jun 25th 2007 by Maranda

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