Verizon's decision to withdraw from the series of dates across North America has "surprised and shocked" the pop star, according to reports. Last week, a clip of him engaging in a provocative dancing sequence on-stage with a girl, rumoured to be a teenager, emerged. The footage was not shot at a Stefani gig.
Eric Rabe of Verizon, said: "We had already agreed to sponsor the Stefani tour when Akon was brought in and we have kept that situation under review. The next scheduled show on Gwen Stefani's tour is in Florida this evening.