Nick Cannon aims for the laughs with the parody video for “Famous,” the Akon-assisted single from his forthcoming album. The comedian-rapper imitates icons including Michael Jackson, KISS’ Gene Simmons, Fred Astaire, and MC Hammer, as well as those with fleeting fame such as “Bed Intruder” Antoine Dodson and “Golden Voice” Ted Williams.

“I always say, everybody in a nightclub is famous. Everybody getting their shine on, everybody ballin’,” Nick tells Rap-Up.com. “It’s one of those songs that when it comes on, you can dance like you famous, drink like you famous, party like you famous.”

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Computer love has a new anthem. R. Kelly’s protégé K. Michelle and Akon create a love song for the digital era with “MP3.” The collaborators flirt with each other using the latest in technology on the lush Jazze Pha production. “I want to MP3 me and you/ Straight from my hard drive into your software,” sings Akon before K. Michelle engages in relations over iChat and Skype. Who knew cyber love could be so freaky?

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R. City aka Rock City are airing out their former label boss Akon. After five years, eight mixtapes, and a collection of hits written for artists including Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, and R. Kelly, the singing-songwriting duo were never given a release date for their album on Konvict Records/Interscope.

So they launched a public campaign called PTFAO (Put the F**king Album Out), and after two years of campaigning, Akon met with the Virgin Islands natives in March and offered them the option of staying with him or being released from their contract. They opted for the latter and are now independently prepping their debut Free at Last on their own label Rebelution Records, featuring the first single “We On.”

They don’t hold back when addressing the split on one of the cuts, “Dark Cloud.” “What’s a label when your CEO is an artist whose only obvious motive is focusing on his own shit?” they ask. “Now all that man really cares about is getting laid and thinks that he’s invincible because he hella paid.”

Listen to them go rogue below.

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Black Mafia member Big Meech, popularized on Rick Ross’ anthem “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast),” introduces Akon’s Timbaland-esque jam with a speech on how you’ve only got “time or money” before a double-time snares kick in on the bass-heavy joint, where Akon plays with a fast delivery against a slow-rolling rhythm. “Hustling’s in my blood and it just won’t go away,” the Konvict star professes on the cut, expected to appear on his new album Stadium, due September 20.

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Asher Roth teams with his labelmate Akon on “Last Man Standing,” a triumphant tune that may appear on his upcoming album. The marching Oren Yoel production features Asher’s witty wordplay plus an empowering hook courtesy of Akon. “I fall and I rise with the fire still in my eyes/ My scars and my stride/ You know I will survive,” he sings. Take a stand below.

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Usher is known to be a ladies man, but it was Akon who gave his female fans some eye candy, stripping down during his first show on the second leg of Usher’s “OMG Tour” at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida, on Wednesday (April 27). The bold singer removed his clothing, standing onstage in only a pair of white boxer briefs and socks.

The 21-date trek, which also features openers Tinie Tempah and Dev and The Cataracs in select markets, travels to Toronto, Detroit, and Chicago, before wrapping on June 1 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The “Smack That” hitmaker has set a September 20 date for his oft-delayed album Stadium. His David Guetta-produced record “Angel” can be heard in the new Victoria’s Secret TV commercial and he recently dropped his buzz single “Take It Down Low” featuring Chris Brown.

Akon encourages the ladies to “Take It Down Low” on the Chris Brown-assisted heater from his oft-delayed album Stadium, now due September 13. “Look at your girl, she all over me/ Nicki Minaj, be my little freak,” sings the Konvict star on the Polow Da Don production before Chris busts a rhyme. “Breezy in this bitch/ I’ll make ‘em yell, I’ll make ‘em holler,” he spits. Get low below.

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The Lonely Island rounded up Akon and The Roots to perform their raunchy comical sensation “I Just Had Sex” at the inaugural Comedy Awards. The “SNL” funnymen pulled out all the stops with dancers, pyro, and even a choir. Their sophomore album Turtleneck & Chain, which also includes appearances from Rihanna and Nicki Minaj, drops May 10. Laugh it up with the fellas below.

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