Snarky Gossip - Akon’s simulated onstage rape has now impacted Gwen Stefani as well!
Gwen Stefani's tour is taking a hit from sponsor Verizon in response to her connection to Akon. Akon was dropped by Verizon after an immorally sexual act during a performance with an underage girl. Stefani is taking a hit because Akon was an opener for her concert.
While I stand firmly behind the actions taken against Akon, his actions deserve stronger punishment than he has gotten. Gwen Stefani on the other hand had no part in the incident, and while they are connected it is in a business way, not one that would allow her to control to content of his show. It seems to me to be an over reaction to punish Stefani, that comes about in part in the atmosphere that is the post Imus world. Corporations are increasingly concerned that content they support will offend someone, and while this can be a good thing, it could lead to some scary over reactions.
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