In a recent episode of his podcast “Collect Call,” Suge Knight has made a shocking allegation against Akon, accusing him of sexually assaulting underage girls in a recording studio. This statement has put Suge Knight in hot water, as Akon is now threatening to sue him for defamation.
Key Takeaway
Akon strongly denies the rape accusation made against him by Suge Knight on his podcast, emphasizing that he has never had any contact with Suge since his incarceration. He intends to take legal action and file a defamation lawsuit against Suge Knight.
Akon, in response to these claims, vehemently denies any involvement in such activities and is determined to fight against the false accusations. He states, “I want to make it absolutely clear that I categorically deny these outrageous, false, and repugnant claims made by Suge Knight on his podcast about me.”
The singer further clarifies that he has had no contact with Suge Knight since his incarceration and explains that the voice heard on the podcast was from a soundbite recorded three years ago during an interview with DJ Vlad. This interview focused on the events involving Suge Knight in 2009.
Expressing his commitment to promoting positivity, Akon says, “I have never been a guest on Suge Knight’s podcast. My life’s work speaks to building a better world, and it is unfortunate that I find myself having to defend against these fabricated lies. I will be involving my legal team to file a defamation lawsuit against Mr. Knight, but my prayers for him will continue.”
This is not the first time Suge Knight and Akon have been involved in controversy. In 2020, Akon addressed a violent confrontation between Suge and his road manager, which stemmed from a business dispute involving himself, Suge, and another individual named Detail.
Suge Knight recently launched his podcast with Dave Mays, the founder of The Source magazine, where he discusses his noteworthy history as a founder of Death Row Records. It is worth mentioning that Suge Knight is currently serving a 28-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter.
