Akon was joined by a few famous friends and labelmates at his MySpace show at the China Club in New York on Monday. Busta Rhymes, Tony Yayo, Shontelle, and Kardinal Offishall joined the Konvict star as he performed hits off his new album Freedom.

Photo above: Kardinal Offishall, Shontelle, and Akon.

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Akon’s third studio album Freedom hits stores and digital retailers on Tuesday. What are the critics saying? Find out below.

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Busta Rhymes is not the only one getting “Arab Money.” Busta has recorded two remixes to his hit song boasting an all-star lineup. The first part features Ron Browz, Akon, Diddy, T-Pain, Swizz Beatz, and Lil Wayne and will drop on Thanksgiving. Watch as Busta and Diddy battle Akon and T-Pain for the remix’s hottest verse.

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The divas of the world converged on Monaco for the 2008 World Music Awards on Sunday. Beyoncé kicked things off by performing “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).”

The night also featured appearances and performances by Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Alicia Keys, Solange, and Akon. Michelle Williams hosted with actor Jesse Metcalfe.

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Akon is going for a Euro-club sound on his third album Freedom as indicated by a new cut called “Beautiful” featuring his Konlive cohorts Colby O’Donis and Kardinal Offishall. The beat reminds us of Alice DeeJay’s 1999 dance hit “Better Off Alone.”

If you haven’t seen the official tracklisting for Freedom, peep it here and listen to the song below.

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“Right Now (Na Na Na)” is the first single off Akon’s third studio album Freedom (Dec. 2).

Akon will release his third studio album Freedom on December 2nd. Below is an updated official tracklisting including production credits.

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The new single off Akon’s album Freedom (Dec. 2) featuring hip-hop heavyweights Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy.

Denise Rich hosted Gabrielle’s Gala benefiting Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on Wednesday. Christina Milian, Ashanti, Akon, and Donnie Klang were in attendance. The night featured a performance from Patti LaBelle.

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Akon will release his new album Freedom on November 25th and we’ve got the official tracklisting for you first. The third effort from the hitmaker features collaborations with Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, T-Pain, Wyclef Jean, and Ray Lavender.

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