Akon

Born: 1973-04-16

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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.

Known For

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
American Heist
Ra.One
An SNL Valentine
Tooken
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
Black November
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
Miracles Across 125th Street

Top Movie Credits

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Akon
American Heist Executive Producer
Ra.One Playback Singer
An SNL Valentine Self (archive footage)
Tooken Himself
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly Self
Black November Executive Producer
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop Self
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4 Self (archive footage)
Miracles Across 125th Street Himself