Akon opened up about planning a show much like American Idol, but with international competitors. He also touched upon the President’s mention of Young Jeezy during the 2012 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Akon said that the challenge for Jeezy now is to decide how to use the publicity the moment afforded him.
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