AKON - BOBBY AND AKON IN 'BLING' BATTLE

R+B stars BOBBY VALENTINO and AKON are so desperate to outdo each other with their burgeoning bank balances, they've descended into a bitter battle of the "bling".

Musical integrity and acclaim is not enough for the musical rivals - Valentino, who is raking in the cash after releasing SLOW DOWN, is convinced his lifestyle is infinitely more glitzy than Akon's, who topped charts with LONELY.

Valentino boasts, "I don't have any chart rivals. I'm in a lane of my own. I love bling. The bling is the thing. Slow Down has got me a house, got me a car.

"I'm looking forward to doing a few more shows so I can get a couple more cars and a couple more houses."

But Akon protests, "I'm number one bling. Bobby ain't seen me yet, I raise that kid.

"I bought all my jewels before my number one record but by the next single I'll have a new set."