Akon and his Kon Live Touring Inc., is suing American Talent Agency for unpaid touring fees exceeding $750,000, trademark infringement, breach of contract and unjust enrichment.

According to Akon, their relationship with ATA was brought to an end in September 2010, due to unapproved bookings and earned performance fees.

In ATA’s defense, goals and agreements were fulfilled in the 4 year span, exceeding all expectations. They are counterclaiming several thousands of dollars owed by Akon and Kon Live Touring for canceled booking fees and failed appearances at various events. Below is the full statement released by ATA:

American Talent Agency was instrumental in building Akon’s international brand over their four year long relationship with him, including lucrative cellular company launches in Uganda and Guinea, The MTV Africa Music Awards in Kenya and a performance in Dubai, which was Akon’s highest paid performance to date.

Akon’s accusations of failure to pay earned performance fees and bookings of unapproved appearances and performances are untrue. Furthermore, the accusations that American Talent Agency continued to book Akon post termination in September 2010 are at odds with the fact that Akon willingly performed on the SummerBeatz Festival in Australia in November 2010, a booking secured through American Talent Agency.

In actuality, there are many performances for which Akon and Kon Live Touring Inc. owe American Talent Agency several thousands dollars in fees for dates booked by American Talent Agency and also several thousands of dollars for costs in connection with performances booked by American Talent Agency for which Akon unilaterally canceled or failed to appear, which American Talent Agency has had to absorb on behalf of Akon and Kon Live Touring Inc.

American Talent Agency does not think it appropriate to discuss in the press the financial numbers submitted by Akon in his claims, but vehemently deny the allegations set forth by Akon. American Talent Agency will vigorously defend the allegations made against them and will be bringing claims against Kon Live Touring Inc. and Akon individually.

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