AKON FINALLY SPEAKS!!!

Uhh….can you say too little too late? Akon has finally released a statement regarding the much publicized “simulated rape scene” that has hit him where it hurts the most—his wallet. As previously reported on O1LT.com, Verizon Wireless has dropped the CEO of Konvict Records, from any further promotions.

In a statement obtained by TMZ.com this is what Akon had to say:

"First, and most important to me, I want to sincerely apologize for the embarrassment and any pain I've caused to the young woman who joined me on-stage, her family and the Trinidad community for the events at my concert in Port of Spain on April 12th.

It was never my intention to embarrass or take advantage of my fans in any way, especially those under the age of 18. That is why we tried to make sure that the club did not admit anyone under 18 in the audience. Somehow, that standard was not met.

Again, I apologize to those concerned and to all my fans and I pledge to all that we will strive to make sure this type of incident does not happen again."

If only he had released this the moment the tape surfaced instead staying mum about it. That’s what you call damage control. I swear some of these artists need to hire me to work them. I know how the media works.