Akon Explains That People Didn’t Listen To 6ix9ine’s Side Of Story

Akon posted a video via social media of him and Tekashi 69 in the studio together back in June Back in June. The two artists were remixing/creating a sequel to Akon 2004 hit “Locked up”. That caused fans to react due to the fact that 69 is being label as a snitch

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Being Locked up can really change your prospective in life. Ask @6ix9ine #lockedup Coming Soon!

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Speaking on the snitching incident, Akon explained that 80% of people in jail or prison are snitches or they’re actually working with police. Watch full interview below.

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TSR STAFF: Brianne D! @beedev_ _____________________________________ #PressPlay: #Akon is one of the few artists to work with #Tekashi69 since his release from prison, and while it does seem ironic that 69 hopped on Akon's 'Locked Up', the mogul says he has many reasons for decided to collaborate with him. _____________________________________ While speaking with #AkandBarak for @siriusxm, Akon opens up about working with Tekashi despite some of the public criticisms about his decision to cooperate with the federal government. Well, Akon says its only fair Tekashi's side of the story is heard, and most people in prison are snitches anyway! _____________________________________ "When you're black and hispanic, we only field each other when something is f**ked up and then people get behind that and add more gasoline to it," he says. "But not everybody sits around and listens to both sides of the story and understands the mind of the person being attacked. And when it comes to Tekashi, there was his story, their story and the truth, but nobody ever heard—click the link in our bio to read more! (🎥: @siriusxm, @boxingwithak, @boxingbully)

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Do agree with Akon?