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.
Cashin Out
Akon Lyrics
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With a Hollywood hoe with lips like Angelina (lips like Angelina)
My diamonds talk for me they say how can I meet ya? (how can I meet ya?)
G flyer then sky how high, oh I can see her (oh I can see her)
Got an island on my wrist, girl, I'm cashin' out (I'm cashin' out)
Got an island on my neck, girl, I'm cashin' out (I'm cashin' out)
My diamonds talk for me they say how can I meet ya?
G flyer then sky how high, oh I can see her
I got two thing around my wrist, Gaga around my neck
Got o' money so long, I ain't movin' cash in them checks
I keep wide 3's on my feet, still ridin' ‘round with that heat
Foreign cars in my garage, all these bad bitches I beat
Oops! Is that your girl? She said her name was Nina
Oops! Ridin' ‘round, gettin' head from a girl named Nina
Oops! I'm sorry, but I'm on my I container (I container)
I'm African so you know I got hyenas
I cashed out on my whips, I cashed out from my check
Though I chemp TV again, got that stations all in my bed
Got a indoor court, outdoor court
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
I ain't lyin', nigga tell ‘im it's true
Ask Ray he done be there too
Money dup blow so ride ‘round with that Nina (ride ‘round with that Nina)
With a Hollywood hoe with lips like Angelina (lips like Angelina)
My diamonds talk for me they say how can I meet ya? (how can I meet ya?)
G flyer then sky how high, oh I can see her (oh I can see her)
Got an island on my wrist, girl, I'm cashin' out (I'm cashin' out)
Got an island on my neck, girl, I'm cashin' out (I'm cashin' out)
My diamonds talk for me they say how can I meet ya?
G flyer then sky how high, oh I can see her
Grab the top, hop in, hoes they come in ‘bout flypers in
Birds they come in ‘bout 5 percent
Pass them birds like stock den
Play with my money, I'm poppin'
No actin' but peace of me
We got spins on the beach so we ain't amused
Ain't don't act like you who ain't choosed
I'm blow'd up, yea I'm the ball
Ride ‘round blowin' them stank bombs
Push so good you stank moms
Top flow suture the neck upon
You want a whole lovely yard of crumbs
‘Til then I'm runnin' my check up
And it's fuck a Buggatti I'm callin' my jet, cool
They say so so I'm ridin' ‘round with that Nina (I'm ridin' ‘round with that Nina)
Ridin' with a hoe, named Keisha, just wanna know Keisha (just wanna know Keisha)
My diamonds talk for me they say how can I meet ya? (how can I meet ya?)
She fly how high in the sky oh I can see
Got a condo on my wrist, girl, I'm cashin' out (I'm cashin' out)
Got a condo around my neck, girl, I'm cashin' out (I'm cashin' out)
They're still so so riding ‘round with that Nina
My diamonds talk for me they say how can I meet ya? (how can I meet ya?)
It's the Pimpin' over here
Shetch. Time to copy Maybach already, divert
I got big money visions, Sammy saw some pigeons with that man
That mean they jumpin' out the kitchen
And I'm on the money mission, nobody can stop me
Just grab your cam corder, press record and go on and watch me
And you can stay on my ice just like you play hockey
And in the room if I beat the beat up call me Rocky
Yea, I'm cocky cool
They say so so I'm ridin' ‘round with that Nina (I'm ridin' ‘round with that Nina)
Ridin' with a hoe, named Keisha, just wanna know Keisha (just wanna know Keisha)
My diamonds talk for me they say how can I meet ya? (how can I meet ya?)
She fly how high in the sky oh I can see
Got a condo on my wrist, girl, I'm cashin' out (I'm cashin' out)
Got a condo around my neck, girl, I'm cashin' out (I'm cashin' out)
They're still so so riding ‘round with that Nina
My diamonds talk for me they say how can I meet ya? (how can I meet ya?)
I ride ‘round with that Nina
Slowly smokin' on Keisha
How, how, how can I meat you though?
In Akon's song "Cashin Out," the rapper talks about his lavish lifestyle and the things he spends his money on. He mentions riding around with a gun (called "Nina") for protection and being in the company of beautiful women, including a Hollywood hoe with lips like Angelina Jolie. Akon's diamonds "talk" for him and he boasts about his wealth and possessions including islands on his neck and wrist. He also refers to his African roots and having hyenas as pets. The rapper claims to have cashed out on his whips and check, and he talks about having luxurious amenities like indoor and outdoor pools and courts. Akon also mentions the names Nina and Keisha, women he is either riding around with or getting head from.
The song is a celebration of material success and the rapper's ability to indulge in whatever he desires. Akon shows off his flamboyant lifestyle and how his wealth grants him access to all the opulent possessions and women he could hope for. However, the song leaves an open question of what the rapper's purpose is for all the extravagance and whether it brings him true satisfaction.
Line by Line Meaning
Money dup blow so ride ‘round with that Nina (ride ‘round with that Nina)
I have a lot of money and a gun, so I ride around with my gun named Nina.
With a Hollywood hoe with lips like Angelina (lips like Angelina)
I have a Hollywood girlfriend with beautiful lips like Angelina Jolie.
My diamonds talk for me they say how can I meet ya? (how can I meet ya?)
I have expensive diamond jewelry that shows off my wealth and sophistication.
G flyer then sky how high, oh I can see her (oh I can see her)
I am very rich and can afford to fly high up in the sky, so I can see my girlfriend from high up.
Got an island on my wrist, girl, I'm cashin' out (I'm cashin' out)
I have a very expensive watch on my wrist and I am showing off my wealth.
Got an island on my neck, girl, I'm cashin' out (I'm cashin' out)
I have an expensive necklace on my neck and I am showing off my wealth.
Grab the top, hop in, hoes they come in ‘bout flypers in
I hop in my expensive car and women are attracted to me because of my money.
Birds they come in ‘bout 5 percent, pass them birds like stock den
Women are attracted to me because of my money and I can have as many women as I want.
Ain't don't act like you who ain't choosed
Don't act like someone who hasn't been chosen by me, because I am rich and have many options.
Got o' money so long, I ain't movin' cash in them checks
I have so much money that I don't need to deposit my paychecks.
I'm blow'd up, yea I'm the ball
I am rich and famous, and everyone wants to be like me.
Ride ‘round blowin' them stank bombs, push so good you stank moms
I drive around blowing my expensive car's exhaust, and women are attracted to me because of my money and power.
Top flow suture the neck upon, you want a whole lovely yard of crumbs
I am wearing expensive clothing, and you wish you could have my wealth and status.
I got big money visions, Sammy saw some pigeons with that man
I have big goals and aspirations with my wealth, and my friend Sammy saw me negotiating a deal.
Just grab your cam corder, press record and go on and watch me
People are attracted to my wealth and status, so they want to film my every move.
Yea, I'm cocky cool
I'm very confident and cool because of my wealth and power.
I ride ‘round with that Nina, slowly smokin' on Keisha
I am always with my gun named Nina, and enjoying smoking marijuana named Keisha.
How, how, how can I meat you though?
I am so rich and famous that I can have any woman I want, and I'm wondering how I can sleep with you.
Contributed by Christopher M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.