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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Akon<\/strong><\/a> is opening up about his polyamorous lifestyle and the rules he says keep his relationships functioning.<\/p>\n The 53-year-old \u201cSmack That\u201d singer shared details about having multiple wives during the Tuesday (May 19) episode of the We Need to Talk<\/em> podcast, though Akon<\/strong> declined to reveal the exact number, instead leaving it up to listeners\u2019 \u201cimagination\u201d before adding that it\u2019s \u201centertainment.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNow, because of the rules that [are] set around us, we control that behavior to, you can say, appease our partner because of the same rules that we\u2019re living by and that we\u2019re, you can say, agreeing upon,\u201d Akon<\/strong> explained.<\/p>\n The record producer went on to discuss how commitment changes expectations within relationships.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you\u2019re single, it\u2019s not a problem. It\u2019s only when you are attached or you\u2019ve promised someone that this is a relationship that we\u2019re supposed to hold in the rules that you decide to hold it in,\u201d Akon<\/strong> said.<\/p>\n At home, Akon<\/strong> shares nine children altogether, including seven boys and two girls.<\/p>\n \u201cThe setup all depends on the person and the understanding,\u201d Akon<\/strong> added. \u201cIt\u2019s communication. It\u2019s literally the answer and the solution. You got to be mature enough to know that, \u2018If this is the situation that I\u2019m going to park in, I have to communicate.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Akon<\/strong> also revealed that his wives are not allowed to date other people and shared that his first wife remains his permanent emergency contact. According to Akon<\/strong>, she is considered \u201cWife No. 1\u201d and \u201cthe queen.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNobody violates Wife No. 1. The moment they violate, [they are] out the door,\u201d Akon<\/strong> said.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s levels in the end, like, she\u2019s the one that\u2019s actually sacrificing in the end. With new people [joining] your family, there\u2019s going to be new attitudes, new mindsets, new behaviors and [the first wife has] to deal with that,\u201d Akon<\/strong> shared.<\/p>\n![\"Musician](\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/akon-wife-788x443.jpg\")
<\/a>Akon says he has multiple wives and follows strict relationship rules within his household<\/h3>\n
Akon revealed he has nine children, including seven boys and two girls<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Akon says his first wife is \u201cWife No. 1\u201d and \u201cthe queen\u201d<\/h3>\n