AKON ONCE SIGNED LADY GAGA — AND LATER SAID HER SUCCESS HAD “PRETTY MUCH RETIRED” HIM

AKON ONCE SIGNED LADY GAGA — AND LATER SAID HER SUCCESS HAD “PRETTY MUCH RETIRED” HIM! ????????

Before Lady Gaga became a global pop sensation, she was still trying to establish herself in the music industry after being dropped by Def Jam Records.

In 2007, Akon recognised her potential and signed her to his KonLive imprint under Interscope Records, helping give her career a significant boost.

By February 2010, following Gaga’s remarkable breakthrough, Akon told the Associated Press, “She’s pretty much retired me.” He also described her as “a blessing” and added, “I’m glad I believed in her.”

Gaga would go on to become one of the world’s biggest pop stars, turning Akon’s decision to believe in her early talent into one of the most memorable moves of his music career. ????

Sometimes, believing in someone before the world recognises their talent can change everything! ????

What do you think? Was signing Lady Gaga one of the smartest career moves Akon ever made