Akon’s former business partner reveals he still owe him $4m

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Akon’s former business partner claims he still owes him nearly $4 million from a prior settlement agreement, according to new court papers.

Devyne Stephens — a music exec who’s worked with musicians including Jay-Z, Destiny’s Child, Usher, Pink and TLC — claims he’s still owed $750,000 and at least $3 million in royalties, according to an amended complaint filed in the 2021 Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit.

Stephens alleges that Akon sabotaged his relationship with Atlantic Records to get out of a clause of their settlement that states he would pay Stephens royalties for four future albums while under a “major” label. Now Akon claims he should be let off the hook for Stephens’ 20 percent cut of royalties since he’s now under BMG Records.
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he said he was more happy when he was poor so why he doesn't want to pay his business partner