Akon: 'Michael Jackson Will Never Tour Again'

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by Jason Gregory
Monday, December 15, 2008
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Akon: 'Michael Jackson Will Never Tour Again'

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Michael Jackson will never tour again due to the media's intrusion into his private life, US rapper star Akon has claimed.

The rapper, who collaborated with Jackson over the summer, said constant scrutiny had left the singer unable to “focus” on his career.

Speculation about Jackson's touring future has been rife over recent months, with claims he could perform a huge residency in London next year.

"All of the good artists suffer from it these days. That's why they disappear and you've got people who don't even deserve to be there up there (in the charts) and people get tired and bored of that,” Akon told World Entertainment.

“If you want quality concerts and quality performances they (the media) have to lay off people.

“Michael Jackson is the best performer ever and he can't even focus - you will never see another tour from him. (The media intrusion) plays a big role in that.”

He added: "It affects the people they're writing about. It's a lot to do with Michael Jackson not coming out and being open.

"I think all he needs is a record, one hit record then he might get his confidence back."

As previously reported on Gigwise, Akon was forced to leave a collaboration with Michael Jackson off his new album after the song leaked online.

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i hope MJ does some performances and this isnt true he doesnt have to tour just do some performances and get that album out! it will be a successful album if released hes a magical performer and i wish he would let it loose on the dance floor again everyone loves watchin him perform and people love his songs we dont let the press get us down bout Michael please Michael dont let it get u down only Michael knows whats true hopefully he will do somethin soon...id be sooo excited to sse him
~ by Christy 12/15/2008
i agree christy michael let this not be true we love u and want to see u perform u are the best!!!! love, leave_him_alone
~ by Dangerous 12/15/2008
This would just make me sick to my stomach if this is true. Maybe Akon should stop talking*. Cause he doesn't know what MJ is going to do next.
~ by Will 12/15/2008
ana is in MHS, and I'am in 11 grade and I studies Enlish, math, health, reading, social student.
~ by Ana 12/15/2008
Translation: HE has been EXPOSED for being a Lip Sync Artist! Nothing more - nothing less!! The guy just wont get on stage and turn a mic ON and JUST SING 100% Live! He wont because he can't! He is no different then Britney and all these other Lip Sync Dance Acts! All this talk of "The Greatest Performer Ever" BS is a joke - keep saying it because THE PUBLIC knows he is a Lip Syncer! As Soon as he would go out and "perform" The Public exposes him! He knows thats why he l
~ by John 12/15/2008
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