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Akon

Akon

Actor · Born April 16, 1973 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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Biography

Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), better known as Akon, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.

Acted in 5

2020s

  1. 2020

    The American King

    Sebastian

2010s

  1. 2016
  2. 2014
  3. 2012

    Black November

    Opuwei

  4. 2010

    Love, Kills xx

    The man

Produced 2

2010s

  1. 2014
  2. 2012

    Black November

    Executive Producer

Sound 1

Appearances25

2020s

  1. 2023

    A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop

    Self

  2. 2022
  3. 2021

    Miracles Across 125th Street

    Himself

  4. 2020

2010s

  1. 2019
  2. 2015
  3. 2013
  4. 2011

    Lady Gaga: Out Of Control

    Self (archive footage)

  5. 2010

    Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time

    Self

  6. Pepsi: Africa

    Self

2000s

  1. 2009

    Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff

    Self

  2. 2008

    YouTube Live

    Himself

  3. Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement

    Self

  4. Free Radio

    Self · 1 episode

  5. 2003
  6. 2001