Akon pulled up to The Cruz Show and kept it all the way real. From AI and the future of music to ownership, touring with Ne‑Yo, and why he doesn’t believe in struggling just to prove a point, this conversation goes everywhere — and it feels like game the whole time. He talks about his new album Beautiful Day, the idea behind his “Ringtone” record, staying young by choosing peace, and why business has to come before feelings. Akon also breaks down how artists should think about AI, gives major insight on Jay‑Z’s impact on the Super Bowl, and weighs in on Kanye, cancellation, and consequences in today’s climate. Plus, there are classic laugh‑out‑loud moments about hair, touring, legacy, and why retirement didn’t stick. Real talk, gems, and energy — this one’s worth the full watch.

<p>Akon pulled up to The Cruz Show and kept it all the way real. From AI and the future of music to ownership, touring with Ne‑Yo, and why he doesn&rsquo;t believe in struggling just to prove a point, this conversation goes everywhere &mdash; and it feels like game the whole time. He talks about his new album Beautiful Day, the idea behind his &ldquo;Ringtone&rdquo; record, staying young by choosing peace, and why business has to come before feelings. Akon also breaks down how artists should think about AI, gives major insight on Jay‑Z&rsquo;s impact on the Super Bowl, and weighs in on Kanye, cancellation, and consequences in today&rsquo;s climate. Plus, there are classic laugh‑out‑loud moments about hair, touring, legacy, and why retirement didn&rsquo;t stick. Real talk, gems, and energy &mdash; this one&rsquo;s worth the full watch.</p>

The Cruz Show Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the #1 Afternoon Show in Los Angeles. J Cruz, Jackie Ramirez, Jeff “The Sports Dude” Garcia, Nico Blitz & DJ Lezlee clown each other about their lives, talk Hip Hop & The Culture & get into what happens behind the scenes during the show & interviews. The Cruz Show is LIVE on Real 923 in Los Angeles afternoons from 2-7pm. You can listen live on the iHeart Radio App

The Cruz Show Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the #1 Afternoon Show in Los Angeles. J Cruz, Jackie Ramirez, Jeff “The Sports Dude” Garcia, Nico Blitz &amp; DJ Lezlee clown each other about their lives, talk Hip Hop &amp; The Culture &amp; get into what happens behind the scenes during the show &amp; interviews. The Cruz Show is LIVE on Real 923 in Los Angeles afternoons from 2-7pm. You can listen live on the iHeart Radio App

The Cruz Show Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the #1 Afternoon Show in Los Angeles. J Cruz, Jackie Ramirez, Jeff “The Sports Dude” Garcia, Nico Blitz &amp; DJ Lezlee clown each other about their lives, talk Hip Hop &amp; The Culture &amp; get...

The Cruz Show Podcast

EP:  834- Akon Interview (uncensored)  

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