A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

AKON

Wed, 4 Dec '24
One-named singer featured on the 2013 hit "Play Hard"
Sat, 29 Jun '24
Singer whose name becomes a place in Hawaii if the first letter moves to the end
Sun, 12 Mar '23
"Don't Matter" singer, 2007
Sat, 20 Feb '21
Singer whose name becomes a city if you add an "R" in the middle