Akon has introduced groundbreaking artists like Lady Gaga and T-Pain to the world but he passed on signing Drake in his early days.
Back in 2012, Kardinal Offishall revealed to MTV that he had taken Drake’s music to Akon but he did not show any interest. Now, we can finally hear the story from the man himself.
In an interview with Montreality, Akon reveals (7 minute mark) that he had in fact passed on signing the Toronto star to his Konvict Muzik label which was even before his ‘Best I Ever Had’ days. ‘Kon explains that at that time, he didn’t look at Drizzy as a star and moreover, didn’t have the superstar qualities he possesses on this day but he doesn’t have any regrets.
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