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.
Bad man
Akon Lyrics
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Talkin Bout They Got The Block Locked Down
Sewin Up The Compound
Only U If Knew How My Squad Get Down
You Think You Met A Bad Man Walkin
You Aint Met A Bad Man Till You Walked Up On Me
Hit You With The Glock 2 Times
Fuckin Up My Show Shoe Shine
See Niggas Aint Got No Dough
Fakin Like They Wanna Be Loco
I See You Jakin My Jewels
I Aint The One You Want To Stand Next To
You Think You Met A Bad Man Walkin
You Aint Met A Bad Man Till You Walked Up On Me
Its An Invasion
Dont Give A Fuck Black Red Caucasian
Yo Yo Between U And I
Theres A Truth No Lie
You Gon Die 4 The Fact That Hood Rules Apply
I Hold My Ruger High
B4 I Shoot The Sky
Shoot Your Alla Shoot Your Father
Haze Got Me Super High
My Team Movin Pies
My Team Move And Rise
Clutchin On 45s
Fuck With Us Its Suicide
Cuz U Get Crucified
Green Got Us Flyin G-Fulls
Commercial Time We Use To Fly
I Dare U To Try
To Test The Evil Genius
We Got A Crew And I
We A Bunch Of Trigger Squeezers
They Call Us Nigga Bleeders
We Make Niggas Bleed
We Cant Get At You
Shit We Kidnap Your Seed
And Thats A Hood Rule
So Beef In My Streets
With My Heat
Aint No Tellin What I Could Do
Who Write The Crook Rules
This Is For The Mixtapes In The Streets
Nigga Makin Shook Moves
I Aint Gonna Tell You No Lie
See Them Hood Rules Do Apply
β²F You Choose Not To Abide
Guarantee Youll See A Grown Man Cry
You Think You Met A Bad Man Walkin
You Aint Met A Bad Man Till You Walked Up On Me
U Think You Been Slidin
Way More Grief Than The Nigga Bin Laden
Cuz We On The Block All Day
Some Crooks Some Movin That Ye
Gotta Get That Pay
Stick Up Kids Tryin To Stomp That Brake
You Think Seen A Bad Man Walkin
You Aint Met A Bad Man Till You Walked Up On Me
Keep A Double Loose On Here
You Dont Do That Dance
Keep It Under That Sand
I Got My Nose In The Hood Like Coke On The Table
Go Against My Rule Get A Slug In Your Naval
Even My Brother Can Get It True Like Can Enable
Times Are Hard And The Rich Still Do
So By Any Means Nigga Your Ass Is Expendable
Hoes Aint A Friend To Me Theyre Just My Enemy
I Only Got Love For Dollar Bills And Hennesse
Most Niggas Aint Worthy Of A Slug Or Knife
So I Pistol Whip Them Dudes The Blunt Trauma
With The Chrome Laama
I Learnt A Lot From The Mo' Dramas
The Game Of Life Is More Like Blood-Sport
Thats Why A Lotta Niggas Gon Died On The Court
Rule 73 Keep Your Gun Oily Clean
Just To Be The Last Man Standin At The Crime Scene
Heart Beatin Crazy Cold Sweatin Cuz U Made It
Now Make Ya Escape With The Toast And The Cake
You Met A Bad Man Walkin
You Aint Met A Bad Man Till You Walked Up On Me
Its An Invasion
Dont Give A Fuck Black Red Caucasian
In Akon's song "Bad man," the lyrics talk about how the singer squad runs the streets, and those who think they run things (clowns) are just fakers. The song is a warning to those who think they're bad that they need to be careful before they try to step up to the singer. The chorus is repeated twice throughout the song with variations. The first verse talks about how dangerous the squad and the singer are, and they will fight back if anyone messes with their show. The second verse talks about hood rules that apply and how easy it is for someone to die if they try to cross them. The song ends with repeating the chorus.
The lyrics of "Bad Man" express the danger and power of the singer and his squad. The lyrics are uncompromising and assertive, warning others not to mess with them. The song has a lot of repetition of the chorus, which emphasizes the point of the song. Some of the lyrics are explicit, but they add to the overall message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
This Goes Out To Them Clowns
Talkin Bout They Got The Block Locked Down
Sewin Up The Compound
Only U If Knew How My Squad Get Down
This song is dedicated to those who think they own the streets and control all the crime. However, they do not know how dangerous and powerful my team actually is.
You Think You Met A Bad Man Walkin
You Aint Met A Bad Man Till You Walked Up On Me
Hit You With The Glock 2 Times
Fuckin Up My Show Shoe Shine
Once You Drop Down
See Niggas Aint Got No Dough
Fakin Like They Wanna Be Loco
I See You Jakin My Jewels
I Aint The One You Want To Stand Next To
People may think they're tough and have seen bad men before, but they have not encountered someone like me. I won't hesitate to shoot if you mess with me and my possessions, and I can see through fake gangsters.
Its An Invasion
Dont Give A Fuck Black Red Caucasian
This is an invasion of my crew, and we do not discriminate based on race or ethnicity. We are all united in causing chaos.
Yo Yo Between U And I
Theres A Truth No Lie
You Gon Die 4 The Fact That Hood Rules Apply
I Hold My Ruger High
B4 I Shoot The Sky
Shoot Your Alla Shoot Your Father
Haze Got Me Super High
My Team Movin Pies
My Team Move And Rise
Clutchin On 45s
Fuck With Us Its Suicide
Cuz U Get Crucified
Green Got Us Flyin G-Fulls
Commercial Time We Use To Fly
I Dare U To Try
To Test The Evil Genius
We Got A Crew And I
We A Bunch Of Trigger Squeezers
They Call Us Nigga Bleeders
We Make Niggas Bleed
We Cant Get At You
Shit We Kidnap Your Seed
And Thats A Hood Rule
So Beef In My Streets
With My Heat
Aint No Tellin What I Could Do
Who Write The Crook Rules
This Is For The Mixtapes In The Streets
Nigga Makin Shook Moves
Between us, it's important to acknowledge that the rules in the hood are not to be taken lightly. When it comes to retaliation, nothing is off-limits - even harming family members. My team is highly armed and dangerous, and we do not hesitate to use our weapons to take out our enemies. We are not afraid to resort to extreme measures like kidnapping to gain power. Anyone who challenges us should be prepared for the consequences, and we are the ones who make the rules in the hood.
I Aint Gonna Tell You No Lie
See Them Hood Rules Do Apply
β²F You Choose Not To Abide
Guarantee Youll See A Grown Man Cry
You Think You Met A Bad Man Walkin
You Aint Met A Bad Man Till You Walked Up On Me
I will not sugarcoat the truth - if you want to survive in the hood, you need to follow the rules. Anyone who does not abide by these rules will face the consequences and will be in for a world of hurt when they cross paths with me.
U Think You Been Slidin
Way More Grief Than The Nigga Bin Laden
Cuz We On The Block All Day
Some Crooks Some Movin That Ye
Gotta Get That Pay
Stick Up Kids Tryin To Stomp That Brake
You Think Seen A Bad Man Walkin
You Aint Met A Bad Man Till You Walked Up On Me
Keep A Double Loose On Here
You Dont Do That Dance
Keep It Under That Sand
You may think you've been successful in your criminal activities, but you have faced way more problems than Bin Laden ever has. We are always on the block, some of us are committing crimes, and some of us are drug dealers. We do whatever it takes to make money, and we have to deal with other criminals trying to take us down. Once again, you have not seen a bad man until you've encountered me. The importance of secrecy is emphasized, and we do not dance around our activities.
I Got My Nose In The Hood Like Coke On The Table
Go Against My Rule Get A Slug In Your Naval
Even My Brother Can Get It True Like Can Enable
Times Are Hard And The Rich Still Do
So By Any Means Nigga Your Ass Is Expendable
Hoes Aint A Friend To Me Theyre Just My Enemy
I Only Got Love For Dollar Bills And Hennesse
Most Niggas Aint Worthy Of A Slug Or Knife
So I Pistol Whip Them Dudes The Blunt Trauma
With The Chrome Laama
I Learnt A Lot From The Mo' Dramas
The Game Of Life Is More Like Blood-Sport
Thats Why A Lotta Niggas Gon Died On The Court
Rule 73 Keep Your Gun Oily Clean
Just To Be The Last Man Standin At The Crime Scene
Heart Beatin Crazy Cold Sweatin Cuz U Made It
Now Make Ya Escape With The Toast And The Cake
I am fully immersed in the criminal world like cocaine on the table. Anyone who defies my rules will suffer the consequences, regardless of their relationship to me. Money is the only thing that matters to me, and anyone who is not worth retaliating against with a bullet or knife will be dealt with through blunt force trauma. I have seen and experienced a lot of violence, and I know this is simply the nature of the game. Those who survive are the ones who are most prepared and unafraid to use their weapons. The end goal is to get away with the crime and reap the benefits.
Writer(s): Ken, Tusk, ο½ο½ο½ο½, ο½ο½ ο½
Contributed by Cooper T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bartending & Mixology
Vry nice akon you perfect singer badman πππ
BILLINS WORLD
Damn time flies summer 2005 π₯π₯
Donnie Burger
@Alexandre Bechirian .
Alexandre Bechirian
Time flies my dude!! Used to bump that song in my boys car on repeat!!!
Ali Vali
Maaaaan, I've been looking for this fuckin song for so long! lol
Lara McMahon
You know unna!
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Nics
Giggle S
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