Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, Un… Read Full Bio ↴Alioune Badara Akon Thiam, born April 16, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, known simply as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist.
He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles "Locked Up" and "Lonely", from his debut album "Trouble". His second album, "Konvicted", earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, "Freedom", was released in 2008. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 32 Billboard Hot 100 songs.
He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has also founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution and has a clothing label, Konvict clothing
Akon is a Muslim and has many charities of his own.
Akon's father is the Senagalese drummer Mor Thiam.
He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles "Locked Up" and "Lonely", from his debut album "Trouble". His second album, "Konvicted", earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, "Freedom", was released in 2008. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 32 Billboard Hot 100 songs.
He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has also founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution and has a clothing label, Konvict clothing
Akon is a Muslim and has many charities of his own.
Akon's father is the Senagalese drummer Mor Thiam.
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In My Ghetto
Akon feat. Rick Ross Lyrics
Cross Da Line Convict, convict Upfront, yeah Convict Muzik (Ross) Oh (Trip…
We also have lyrics for these tracks by Akon:
Cross Da Line Convict, convict Upfront, yeah Convict Muzik (Ross) Oh (Trip…
Hustler Akon and B. I.G. yeah Niggaz talkin' it but ain't livin'…
I Promise Akon and Elvis white Yay. upfront cuz i promise girl Im so…
Kalifornia Snitch Akon [Akon] Convict Convict [Eminem] YEAHHH …
On My Trail I just hit two hoes back to back two for…
On the Block Akon Gringo Lyrics Konvict music upfront Gotta get my block…
Private OC(huh) Its about to get hot! US(huh) Its about to get hot! …
Snitch [Intro]: {Convict} (Yeah, SHADY) {Convict Music} (Guess …
Someone Whos the somebody thats got everybody fired up buts still…
Watch Out Now featuring Armaggedon Big Punisher Keith Nut [Fat J…
What'cha gone do [Chorus]x2 See im a real G from head to toe The whole…
Work It (KONVICT) uhh yeahhhh KONVICT wooo owww AKON wooo o…