Akon Speaks On Michael K. Williams’ Death, Rich People Have ‘More Issues Than The Poor’
Akon is speaking out on the tragic death of beloved actor Michael K. Williams, adding that rich people tend t have a lot more issues than the poor.
Akon who was very close to the actor is mourning his friend and bringing awareness to toxic celebrity culture.
“He was actually a really good friend, amazing person, super funny, super talented,” the 48-year-old said to TMZ Wednesday. “There’s just too many of us going down like that and I think when moments like this happen we all gotta reflect, cause we’re all going through things in our lives … and making decisions that actually affect not only us and our life but everyone that surrounds and looks up to us. The famous and the rich go through more issues than the poor. You know when they say ‘More money, more problems,’ that’s a real thing.”
As we reported, Williams was found deceased in his luxury NYC apartment on Friday after his nephew went to do a welfare check on him. As of now a cause of death has not been confirmed but officials believe it could be from drugs.
“You know, this business creates this, like, environment where everyone’s wearing a mask, no one tells you what’s really going on in your life, so real friends can’t even really advise you cause we don’t really know what’s happening cause we put on this facade of success but yet behind the face there’s so much happening,” Akon added.
MIAMI, FL – MARCH 31: Michael K. Williams is seen in his award show look for the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on March 31, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the 2021 SAG Awards will be a one-hour, pre-taped event airing April 4 on TNT and TBS. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images)
“So we gotta check up on each other, man, make sure everybody’s sound, you know, state of mind is intact, family’s good, and figure it out,” he said. “Just reach out and check on each other, man, cause we never really know what we’re going through.”
Akon had not seen the star since before the pandemic, making his death incredibly more painful for him as the two had not seen each other in a while.
“I’m not afraid to ask for help,” Akon concluded, “I face my problems head on. Whatever challenges I have, I face it, because if you don’t face it it’s gonna haunt you, and when it haunts you long enough, before you know it, you go crazy … I would advise anyone who’s on any kind drugs of that nature: Man, just let it go, there’s other ways to cope with issues and challenges in your life besides drugs and alcohol.”
