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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Konvicted (Deluxe Edition)
Akon Lyrics
Blown Away (feat. Styles P) [Akon] Cheh [Styles P] This shit is crazy Crazy [Akon] It'…
Don't Matter Konvict, konvict, konvict Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh No…
Gangsta Bop Konvict, Konvict ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay Go gangsta –…
I Can't Wait I can't wait I can't wait I think of you When the morning…
I Wanna Love You (feat. Snoop Dogg) [Akon] Konvict...Muzik...and you know we a front. [Chorus: …
Mama Africa So much, so much, love (yeah), so much So tell me…
Never Took The Time A moment ago it seemed It was yesterday You were here with…
Once In A While I can see it It's funny, man, 'cause it's like it's…
Shake Down Konvict Stand up Salute Devon Stephens Up front is in the bu…
Smack That (feat. Eminem) Shady Konvict Upfront Akon Slim Shady I see the one, cuz sh…
Sorry, Blame It on Me As life goes on I'm starting to learn more and…
The Rain Ah, ah Akon, Konvict Ah, ah Konvict music! The pressure's b…
Tired Of Runnin' I'm sitting on my porch watchin' the law As they ride…