Rapper and humanitarian Akon recently made a statement about a comment he made a month earlier on social media. This was during Michael K’s Death when Akon compared rich life’s problems and problems of poor living conditions. The comment was about the welfare of poor and rich people. In his former statement, he said that rich and famous people have it harder than poor people. Now he is reaffirming his stance with what he said and says that he does not regret that. He understands how it feels from both sides of the hierarchal social spectrum, so he feels that he should not have to reiterate his position.
Akon’s Controversial Rich Vs. Poor Comment
The “Soul Survivor” singer used actor Michael K William’s death despite his condolences to him to say that money and success do not guarantee happiness. Akon said that rich and famous go through more than poor, with the factors of being looked at in the spotlight. He does not recant with his notion of believing that because he believes that he can relate to the rich and the poor. In regard to that, he made a statement saying:
“Nobody can sit there and tell me, that I didn’t go through poverty. I was the young African kid, barefoot and playing soccer in the village with no electricity, no running water, I knew what the looked like – believe me, I know what poverty looks like. “
With that in mind, he says, “I was actually happier when I was poor.” That comment showed his genuine nature for the simple things in life that aren’t often appreciated compared to the fame and glamour of having things.
Akon’s Attitude
Akon has often spoken and sung about life’s trials and pleasures when making his music and helping out his community back on in Senegal. He is very open and aware of the social issues and drama around him. This is why he humbles himself in the spotlight and is unapologetic in the public eye.
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