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.
Certified
Akon Lyrics
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used to wheelie bicycles, now i wheelie motorbikes
Pop a front wheel off
Chill up in the pillow with yo girl, he got her heels up
She tryna get my ceilings
Chill when she feel, some say I'm one of them realest niggas
Them realest nigga, the illest nigga
She heal this nigga, we chill this nigga
She get me she must repeat the procedure
Till she get me, got me good, so good till I oh
Once she got me she gotta get Mack Maine
Cause mami he just like me, my nigga from Holly Grove
Go inside your clothes like legs inside of pants
And speaking of breads, my shit came straight outta France
I am would like to dance,
I can, I really can
I am, I'm really not
I'm Wayne, I'm really hot
I'm Wayne, I'm really hot
I'm Wayne, I'm really hot
I'm Wayne, I'm really hot
Tha pain, tha? Yea
I'm in the game going hard, tryna get the rim
And if I got her, I'm a take one for the team
And if u fog it up, and dodge yourself off nigga
Go ahead be a playa, walk it off nigga
Walk it off nigga,
Walk it off nigga,
Go ahead be a playa, walk it off nigga
Walk it off nigga,
Walk it off nigga,
Go ahead be a playa, walk it off nigga
Tip-toe on the sideline, get low when I see the referee
Like T.O, the eagles in my sock, I hide mine,
I got my game unlock, I can find mine
Shit niggas up like a combine
Now I'm outside of the physicals like? do
I got steroids to heroine
He got me bonding with Barry who, say I'm in psycho
Mami say me local, go crazy like winkle
Texas, like David caress
I'm waving a tech yea
Me, myself, I go to war with A-T-F yea
Be myself, ain't gotta be nobody else yea
Last one left, I Cash Money of the shelf yea
Damn, real got me so after gone
Coming for the bank, so who's the mothafuckin' chancellor
Modafuckin' holdin' on a niggas
Standin' at the front door like,
Do do do do, let me in!
Do do do do, let me in!
Do do do do, let me in!
Do do do do do do do, fucker
I'm in the game going hard, tryna get the rim
And if I got her, I'm a take one for the team
And if u fog it up, and dodge yourself off nigga
Go ahead be a playa, walk it off nigga
Walk it off nigga,
Walk it off nigga,
Go ahead be a playa, walk it off nigga
Walk it off nigga,
Walk it off nigga,
Go ahead be a playa, walk it off nigga
Throw it off the backboard, tell em niggas line up
I yank on 'em and throw the Birdman sign up
I seen tha hot spitta, he in this off season
He got the cheerleaders, they like real even
I mean the girls kiss here even
Mehn this bird is just competition (fuck 'em)
Oppositely, to the opposition (fuck 'em)
Gotta be the whelm my position
If you tryna stay in my position
Got tha CEO proposition
Hey what you know about the C-E-O poppin' pistols
Mofucker that's the CEO proposition
Hey what you know about the C-E-O poppin' pistols
Tell me that boi
I'm in the game going hard, tryna get the rim
And if I got her, I'm a take one for the team
And if u fog it up, and dodge yourself off nigga
Go ahead be a playa, walk it off nigga
Walk it off nigga,
Walk it off nigga,
Go ahead be a playa, walk it off nigga
Walk it off nigga,
Walk it off nigga,
Go ahead be a playa, walk it off nigga
The lyrics to Akon's song "Certified" highlight themes of success, confidence, and living a lavish lifestyle. The opening lines mention Lil Wayne, portraying him as the hottest and most talented artist in the neighborhood. It also references their humble beginnings, with Weezy "wheelieing bicycles" but now riding motorbikes. The lyrics suggest that Wayne's popularity and success with women have grown, as he is seen chilling with girls and enjoying the finer things in life.
There is a sense of self-assuredness and recognition of Wayne's skills as one of the realest and illest artists. He is depicted as having a magnetic charm that attracts women, and they have to pursue him repeatedly. The lyrics also mention Mack Maine, a fellow artist and friend of Lil Wayne's, who is portrayed as being just like him.
The chorus of the song encourages resilience and brushing off any setbacks or criticisms. Wayne asserts that he is in the game, going hard to achieve his goals. He is willing to take risks and support his team. The phrase "walk it off" is used repeatedly, suggesting the need to bounce back from any challenges or obstacles, and not let them affect your confidence or success.
Overall, the lyrics of "Certified" celebrate Lil Wayne's talent, success, and self-assuredness, while also highlighting his dedication to his craft and loyalty to his team.
Line by Line Meaning
Young Weezy F. Baby, hottest nigga on the block
I am Lil Wayne, the most popular and talented artist in the neighborhood
used to wheelie bicycles, now i wheelie motorbikes
I used to do tricks on bicycles, but now I do them on motorcycles
Pop a front wheel off
I can lift the front wheel of my motorcycle off the ground
Chill up in the pillow with yo girl, he got her heels up
Relaxing with your girl, while I have her in the bedroom with high heels on
She tryna get my ceilings
She's trying to reach my levels of success and luxury
Chill when she feel, some say I'm one of them realest niggas
She feels calm and comfortable around me, as I am known to be one of the most authentic individuals
Them realest nigga, the illest nigga
I am the most genuine and impressive person you will ever meet
She heal this nigga, we chill this nigga
She brings me emotional healing, and we relax together
We drinkin' not sippin', and we thinking bout dippin' in the Jacuzzi skinny
We are drinking with intensity, not casually sipping, and considering getting into the Jacuzzi naked
She get me she must repeat the procedure
In order to truly understand me and my lifestyle, she has to go through the same experiences again and again
Till she get me, got me good, so good till I oh
Until she fully captures my attention and impresses me, to the point where I am overwhelmed
Once she got me she gotta get Mack Maine
Once she has my full attention, she needs to also impress Mack Maine, my close friend
Cause mami he just like me, my nigga from Holly Grove
Because Mack Maine is just like me, a person from the same neighborhood as me called Holly Grove
Go inside your clothes like legs inside of pants
I will intimately explore your body, like legs fitting into pants
And speaking of breads, my shit came straight outta France
Referring to money, mine is so valuable that it originated straight from France
I am would like to dance
I am willing and eager to dance
I can, I really can
I have the ability and skill to do it, no doubt
I am, I'm really not
Contrary to what I just said, I actually don't want to dance
I'm Wayne, I'm really hot
I am Lil Wayne, and I am incredibly popular
Tha pain, tha? Yea
Referring to his nickname 'Tha Pain,' confirming his identity
Tip-toe on the sideline, get low when I see the referee
I move cautiously and discreetly, avoiding attention when I notice the referee watching
Like T.O, the eagles in my sock, I hide mine
Similar to Terrell Owens, I keep my wealth hidden, just like how he hides the Philadelphia Eagles logo in his socks
I got my game unlock, I can find mine
I have mastered my skills and can easily reclaim my success
Shit niggas up like a combine
I intimidate and outperform others, similar to a powerful machine called a combine
Now I'm outside of the physicals like? do
I have surpassed physical limitations and achieved a higher level of existence
I got steroids to heroine
I have surpassed physical limitations through the use of steroids and heroine
He got me bonding with Barry who, say I'm in psycho
I have formed a bond with someone called Barry, who claims I am insane or mentally unstable
Mami say me local, go crazy like winkle
Women say I am popular in the local area, causing them to go crazy or act erratically
Texas, like David caress
Similar to a famous football player named David Carr, I have a strong impact in Texas
I'm waving a tech yea
I am holding a gun and aggressively armed
Me, myself, I go to war with A-T-F yea
By myself, I engage in conflict against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Be myself, ain't gotta be nobody else yea
I am true to myself and don't need to imitate anyone else
Last one left, I Cash Money of the shelf yea
I am the last one remaining from Cash Money Records, maintaining my popularity and success
Damn, real got me so after gone
The authenticity and truthfulness of my music has deeply affected me
Coming for the bank, so who's the mothafuckin' chancellor
I am aiming for financial success, so who can challenge my authority
Modafuckin' holdin' on a niggas
I am firmly grasping my position and influence
Standin' at the front door like
Waiting at the entrance, prepared for action
Do do do do, let me in!
I demand to be let in immediately
Do do do do, let me in!
Once again, I insist on being allowed entry
Do do do do, let me in!
I am persistently requesting access
Do do do do do do do, fucker
Continue to ignore me, you fool
Throw it off the backboard, tell em niggas line up
I make a flashy and impressive move in basketball, commanding others to prepare and face me
I yank on 'em and throw the Birdman sign up
I aggressively provoke and taunt others, while also showing support for Birdman, a fellow artist
I seen tha hot spitta, he in this off season
I have witnessed the talented rapper, who is currently not actively releasing music
He got the cheerleaders, they like real even
He has gathered a group of enthusiastic supporters, who are evenly matched and excited
I mean the girls kiss here even
I am referring to the girls who passionately show their affection towards him
Mehn this bird is just competition (fuck 'em)
This individual is simply a rival and competition to me, and I disregard them
Oppositely, to the opposition (fuck 'em)
In contrast, I go against those who oppose me and dismiss them
Gotta be the whelm my position
I have to be victorious and secure my position of power
If you tryna stay in my position
If others attempt to challenge or remain in the same position as me
Got tha CEO proposition
I offer a business proposal as a CEO
Hey what you know about the C-E-O poppin' pistols
Do you understand anything about a CEO who uses guns?
Mofucker that's the CEO proposition
That's what being a CEO means in my case
Hey what you know about the C-E-O poppin' pistols
Do you comprehend the concept of a CEO who shoots guns?
Tell me that boi
Confess to me, my friend
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES PENNIMAN, ALDRIN DAVIS, ALIAUNE THIAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kikibrayo9436
13years later...still bangs!!! 🔥🔥🔥
@GlassesMaloneTV
still
@impeccablepatrick9147
You can buy any car but not the street respect ✊ Glasses Malone is certified 💯
@Ismail.Odogwu
Feel like this was hit at JayZ
@youngphillip2000
This Been My Favorite Track Since 2008 Still Remember Seeing This On Rap City Back When BET Had The Best Videos But This Song Will Be Remembered 🔥🔥
@adamsvictor9671
One love Glasses Malone.Am from Nigeria.I remember this was the last song I played when my mother was going to drop me in the boarding school those days.The song give me memories.
@JRock514514
Can't believe this is from 10 years ago!!! Where did time go? This shit still bangs, people slept on G.Malone #WattsUp
@jumare-jhuayegamble-fulmar7495
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@TharsanJeyachandran
for sure
@t.adamson8942
Still go hard, ain’t heard this song in a minute either