Video: Akon Responds To “I’m So Paid” Controversy

October 24th, 2008


So what it’s a recession, Akon is STILL PAID!
Ok, so here’s the deal….Akon released a song called, “I’m So Paid”, featuring Young Jeezy and Lil Wayne. As we all know, the U.S. economy isn’t on its strongest leg right now, so of course, materialistc glorification probably wouldn’t be the best topic to rap about. As a result, Akon has been receiveing a ALOT of flack and criticism for releasing the tune.

Since I was called in to for an interview with the Konvict, as a journalist, I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t ask him about the track and the flack it’s received. So, without further ado, here’s Akon’s PERSONAL response to the sensitive topic….

Akon responds to “I’m So Paid” controversy

Alright, Akon spoke his piece, what are YOUR thoughts??????

Sincerely

Low “Maaaaaaaaan listen, I’M COMING FOR THE DOUGH” Key

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Comments

Billboard3000 said on October 24th, 2008

Yeah, I think Akon shouldn’t have apologized to nobody, they’s so many people making records about getting money during or not during reccession, if you are paid you are paid period. People just wanna critisize especially rap artists for the most rediculous stuff these days. And the record had nothing to do with America anyway, what about the countries that aren’t going through all that should they be depressed now ’cause America is so depressed.

Jp said on October 24th, 2008

EVERY ARTIST TALKS ABOUT MONEY AKON SHOULDNT HAVE TO APOLOGIZE TO ANYONE

PHELONIE said on October 24th, 2008

IF THE MAN WANNA TALK ABOUT GETTING PAID, LET HIM, IT’S HIS MONEY

assad said on October 24th, 2008

weezy was on the track too. y they only see akon as glorifying his self. the recession doesn’t symbolise misfortune. by the way i’m listening to the track right now. great job guys

bryan said on October 24th, 2008
Diane from jamaica said on October 25th, 2008

Why should akon apologize for getting paid! He is just keeping it real, leave him alone!!!!

tyra girl 123456 said on October 25th, 2008

akon does not need to say sorry to anybody forget them!!

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Diane from jamaica said on October 25th, 2008

You do not need to apolgize akon! as your second wife, i know where you are comming from!!! I love you baby!

mateo said on October 25th, 2008

i’m so tired of baller rap era anyway. go thru a hip hop fans ipod and search the word money and see how many hits you get

william said on October 25th, 2008

just face it people who have a problem with akon ” Im so paid ” cd , I,m a fan and I say akon make yo money, And keep the hits comming ,

bre said on October 25th, 2008

wat evry

valdrin said on October 25th, 2008

niceR 11;nice& #8211;ni ce **AlBaNi A**GjIlA nI– ;CiTy*** AkOn nIcE

pacu from kgli said on October 25th, 2008

why , every body wish making miney let’s akon get his money
there’s no reason to apokogize

truth said on October 25th, 2008

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fiya boi said on October 25th, 2008

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beans said on October 25th, 2008

everybdy got hatas.. if we didnt have hatas dat world wouldnt turn on its axis.. so akon shouldn’t have apologize 2 no one while mccain ignorein da ?s asked about the U.S problems.. if u getiin money get it..

Debra said on October 25th, 2008

As a 52 year old grandmother. I watched as much as I could of the BET Hip Hop awards show, and was disturbed by the so many of the young artist who were so much gaudy jewelry. It was over the top. I haven’t her Akon song, but the few times that I have seen him on television he wasn’t dripping in diamonds and gold. Their are alot of young men getting paid doing negative things. Akon should be paid for his hard work. My God continue to bless you young man.

foshizzle said on October 26th, 2008

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foshizzle said on October 26th, 2008

yo

Ashantee said on October 26th, 2008

omg i love u

RAY RAY said on October 26th, 2008

Hey Man,
I actually respect Akon for this song cause he is getting paid! GOD BLESS HIM STOP HATING AND GO VOTE SO YOU CAN GET PAID
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AKON

Mary said on October 27th, 2008

I mean I don’t agree with throwing things in people faces especially right..Alot of families are fighing to get thro a day, making decisions get gas for work or feed my children, or should I pay my electric bill or let it go. Its no joke what is going on, however he does have the right to say what he wants too. However, people need to be reminded that what you may have right now doesn’t mean it will be there tomorrow..

g men said on October 27th, 2008

what the̷ 0;… ;… …& #8230;&# 8230; 230;R 30;̷ 0;… ;..
men the guy works hard ,let him enjoy his hard work
FREEDOM OF SPEECH..,,,baby

italianboy said on October 27th, 2008

iight look. akon shoudlnt be sayin sorry to no one. let that man get his paper. cash rules the world.

t-no said on October 27th, 2008

go vote! then maybe the world will change for the better. B-rock Obama

Keisha said on October 27th, 2008

I admire akon for taking responsibility for his negative actions in the past, but i think it is time for him to stop apologizing for everything he does. We are all human and we all make mistakes in life.He told us about his past in his song, so why can’t he tell us about his present! Keep on making those hits Akon, i love you so much! You are a possitive influence in my life.

PISSED OFF FRED said on October 27th, 2008

KEEP GETTING YOUR MVTHA FVCKING MONEY MY DUDE.

Khalil said on October 27th, 2008

Poeple should just leave their nose in their b hole and quit sniffen others problems

Rad-Z said on October 27th, 2008

Akon is tha man….he’s 100 percent right…
I am the same way and I sing the same messages in my records…
as you’ll see from my videos

http://www.youtube.com/elradone

taniya. said on October 27th, 2008

no bet you are the best song

paco said on October 28th, 2008

he can what ever he thinks its better for him.I think every should accept his apolozie and he dont have to apolozise.Akon is the man you like it or not .

BEMORETHUG said on October 28th, 2008

WELL FOR STARTER ONONE THAT GOT IT LIKE THAT SHOULD BE SAYING THAT THEY SUPPORT OBAMA BCUZ HE’S FOR US THAT DON’T HAVE IT LIKE THAT.THATS A REPUBLICAN WAY OF LOOKING AT LIFE.AND THATS WHY THE REPUBLICAN DON’T WANT OBAMA IN OFFICE BCUZ RICH BLACK ENTERTAINER MAKING IT SEEM LIKE WE THE POORER PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY IS LIKE AKON.IM HAPPY THE A BLACK MAN IS FUTUNATE TO B SUCESSFUL BUT DONT MAKE IT LOOK LIKE WE GOT IT LIKE THAT AND WE DONT.

MOET said on October 28th, 2008

I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY HE SHOULD SAY THAT HE IS SORRY. I NOTICED THAT PEOPLE ALWAYS HAVE A PROBLEM ABOUT EVERYTHING AKON DOES. I WONDER WHY IS THAT. IT’S THE SAME PEOPLE WHO ARE COMPLAINING THAT WILL BUYING HIS MISIC SO DUH THAT’S HOW HE IS SO PAID

presi said on October 29th, 2008

akon is my artist and he shouldnt apologize cuz i wudnt, evrybody is finding problem with him because he has a record, but all me a say, akon u a mi artist and jus continue doin ur thing because ur the best and do not concern urself about wat anybody have to say, jus continue making the hits PEACE.

JnM said on October 29th, 2008

everyone around he would check out http://justnewmusic.blogspot.com

akon u should of had sead sorry u need moneyy u on fire freedom is gonna sell the most ever KONVICT MUKIZ (%) :D

noy said on October 30th, 2008

I luv your music Akon. Keep doing your thang and get paid. You can only look out for yourself and not worry about what everybody else is saying or doing. But my thang is why do u gotta have wack ass lil wayne on your song. He is so overrated and non lyrical. I love your songs because it stimulate my mind and everytime lil wayne features on somebody else song, he just mess it up for me and makes it wack. But anyway I love you and stay beautiful.

kepa said on October 30th, 2008

Akon need not explain himself. he worked hard for his money, he has the right do as he please, even wipe his azz with C notes. haters always trying to bring everyone around them down, and feel miserable like them, all because of jealousy……. so sad

cil said on October 31st, 2008

Akon, you don’t need to apologize about anything!! You’re just doing your work and it’s an amazing work. Keep getting paid, you deserve it! I can’t understand why people like to pick at Akon, it can only be jealousy. Keep on doing your thing, Akon. We love you.

melissa said on November 6th, 2008

u don’t have to apology 4 anything, they r just haters don,t want to see u do anything.

Mo.Si.Ko said on November 7th, 2008

Let’s not forget that this is an entertainment business, so the man gota do wat he gota do to amuse peeps and make his money. he been pretty descent in his career, so plz allow the man to free himself and be who he is today. And i believe that music is the most powerful way to make peeps forget their problems and step back in life to jump better (hope).

AKON I ALWAYS RESPECT U,
U JUST HUMAN SO EVEN
U CAN MAKE MISTAKES<
U JUST KEEP ON WORKIN HARD, BLESS THE WOMAN WHO GaVE
U BIRTH

kiara said on November 13th, 2008

every body talks about money so akon can talk about money so get over it!!!

Borom Bakh said on November 19th, 2008

Are you kidding me
Where they at?
HATERSSS SSSSSSSS SSSSS!!! !!! LAWREZzz zzzzzzzz zzzzzzz! !!!!!!!< br /> He is the first hip hop black man born in africa who is trying to make it in this beautiful lane of opportunity. So We, the black people in America have to open our doors a little bit because he’s already getting money from Africa Europe Asia but the man was raise in New Jersy. So USA is his home, we are not more American than he is, come on give the man a chance BET come on, help a brother out, we want to see more Akon.
Look, we all know that akon has done a mistake in the past and he apologizes for it and we forgived him so let’s move on and stop being a hater cause no matter what the man will keep GETTING PAID like everybody else U DIG?

rahu said on December 2nd, 2008

i just dont get it,whats wrong with the people.they talking,because akon said he is so paid,backoff haters.Y do u haters go round looking for a better job,is not to get better pay,n u will talk about it if u getting so paid,y not him.he works for his money,so y not,are u having a problem with that,if so ~?~# your self. Because Akon is the best producer now a days,he is producing No1 hits upon hits,but he is underated, BET dont show a lot about akon n am asking y,i want to see him more on tv. AM SO PAID,wheather u like it or not,go to hell haters,n look out for the new album,freeeeeedom,it will be the best selling konvict album ever,love u akon,may god guides you,n am sure he will,because u da best,,,,,……

brooke treadway said on January 8th, 2009

yea akon wuz up.i think they should just leave u alone.and besides there is nothing wrong with getting paid.we got 2 live on something.and i love all ur songs.i think ur nice and sweet .and u come from the heart.ur wife is a lucky gurl 2 have u.

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