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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Akon Lyrics
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[Fat Joe]
Yeah!!
Home of corrupt cops
Where niggaz get they motherfuckin wigs pushed back
even if they don't fake jax
Fat Joe bringin forth the illest motherfuckers
in this whole rap game
Hey yo Armageddon let these motherfuckers know
[Armageddon]
You look I look you invite it I took
I forever wearin it, you know stone cold crook
What's truth, what's lie? Who's people, who spy?
It's life and death, choose live or die
Ultimates who made em why do we even exist?
When we die is there heaven or is it total blackness?
For any touch there's a feeling
Touch and y'all felt
We can exchange shots, until our chambers melt
There's mad tension in the air (mad tension in the air)
over one man's stare, you want to dare, yo Crack
Eject the Czech from the glove compartment
Lay out the lead spray, and flame him up like arson
It's dangerous business
Opposites, these strangers be bendin opposites
So put your face in mine, best brace your spine
Cause opposites may attract, but they don't combine
My impact so fat, you feel your vertabrates grind
Now delayed second thoughts run through your mind
When my slugs connect, and strike your major arteries
When my fists connect, they causin major injuries
What you know Junior? You not evil
[Fat Joe]
Uhh, the South Bronx is the wrong place to visit
I don't know an MC who has enough balls to diss it
Whether rain or shine, we be bustin out nines
Hey yo Punisher, hit em with that ill type rhyme
[Big Punisher]
Yo, I cause a bloody bath to make my buddies laugh and gig'
My nutty wrath'll live as long as I'm a nasty kid
I blast a pig and slit his throat just for ? L
My skills {undecipherable} puffin boom in Hell
I doom the world like I was God and throw my gun away
Then snatch the moon out the sky, and blow the sun away
Me and my brothers play hardball
Strictly hardcore, lyrics til I'm finished breakin God's laws
My job's raw but I gotta do it - I'm feelin high then buddhaed
so you might get shot and lose a lot of fluid
The spot I blew it at an early age, ever since the curly braids
I would earn a wage with the thirty gauge
There's dirty ways to get paid if you got the balls
Just load the glock and cause the hardest cop to drop his drawers
Don't stop or pause, let the shotty go up his butt
to finish up, punchin body blows and uppercuts
[Fat Joe]
The South Bronx is the wrong place to visit
I don't know an MC who has enough balls to diss it
Whether rain or shine, we be bustin out nines
Hey yo Keith Nut, hit em with that ill type rhyme
[Keith Nut]
Yo, I cause damage, rap's redhanded bandit
Well I'll be god damnit, I kick ass like I'm yo' parents
Prepare for the slaughter when my brain is out of order
Got kicked out my church cause I got caught fuckin my preacher's daughter
Menace like Dennis on the M.I.C.
You best run son, I'm sendin emcees up shit's creek
So don't sleep, cause I creep, on New York streets
like I'm a big fat dick, wack emcees is ass-cheeks
Yo, I'm that nigga that'll kidnap yo' kids
Take em home, fuck em good, then send em back to you in bandages
You lose, cause I got, the ill street, and still keep
the toast close, and rep-a, resent-a, the East coast
So watch your back black, Bronx niggaz don't play
If you ever fake jax, I'll slit yo' throat like O.J.
[Fat Joe]
Yeah, that's my motherfuckin crew
Straight out the South Bronx
The livest motherfuckin corners of the Bronx
Keepin in realer, my motherfuckin nigga Keith Nut
Armageddon the Reddin
My nigga Big Dog Punisher
Straight out the Full Eclipse Camp
All you motherfuckers know the times, yeah
Watch your motherfuckin back
Blow out the back of your domepiece
D.I.T.C. forever motherfucker..
The lyrics of Akon's song "Watch Out" featuring Armaggedon, Big Punisher, Keith Nut are packed with vivid and haunting imagery that explores themes of death, violence, and danger. The song starts with a statement from Fat Joe declaring the South Bronx as a tough neighborhood where even police are corrupt, and people's wigs get pushed back regardless of whether they are responsible or not. Armageddon follows with a verse that questions the meaning of life, death, and the difference between truth and lies, concluding with the assertion that one's action in life determines their existence beyond.
Big Punisher picks up from where Armaggedon stops, and his verse is full of menacing and violent imagery, threatening to shoot cops, cause bloody baths, and attack anyone who challenges him. Keith Nut's verse is equally violent, proclaiming that he is a red-handed bandit that will kidnap and harm anyone who opposes him. The song concludes with a message from Fat Joe, introducing his crew as the livest corners of the South Bronx and warning other rappers to watch their backs.
Overall, the lyrics of Akon's song "Watch Out" paint a bleak picture of life in the South Bronx and invoke a sense of danger, violence, and chaos. However, they also showcase the talent and raw energy of the featured rappers, who deliver their verses with precision and skill, making the song a must-listen for fans of gritty and hardcore hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah!!
An exclamation expressing agreement or triumph.
Straight out the heroin infested streets of the Bronx
From the streets of the Bronx, where there is a rampant drug problem with heroin.
Home of corrupt cops
The place where corrupt cops reside.
Where niggaz get they motherfuckin wigs pushed back even if they don't fake jax
A dangerous area in which people can get shot or killed even if they don't look to start trouble.
Fat Joe bringin forth the illest motherfuckers in this whole rap game
Fat Joe is introducing the best rappers in the rap game.
Hey yo Armageddon let these motherfuckers know
Armageddon is asked to let everyone know what's up.
You look I look you invite it I took
If someone challenges you or starts a fight, you respond and take action.
I forever wearin it, you know stone cold crook
I'm always ready for anything, I'm a hardened criminal.
What's truth, what's lie? Who's people, who spy?
Questions about what is true or not, who is trustworthy and who is not.
It's life and death, choose live or die
In this world, you must choose between living or dying.
Ultimates who made em why do we even exist?
What is the ultimate purpose of existence, who made everything that exists?
When we die is there heaven or is it total blackness?
What happens after death, is there a heaven or nothingness.
For any touch there's a feeling
Whenever you touch something, there is a feeling associated with it.
Touch and y'all felt
If you touch something, you will feel it.
We can exchange shots, until our chambers melt
We can shoot at each other until our guns overheat from use.
There's mad tension in the air (mad tension in the air) over one man's stare, you want to dare, yo Crack
Tension is thick in the atmosphere due to one person's glare, and Fat Joe is taunting Armageddon to confront him.
Eject the Czech from the glove compartment
Remove the gun from the car's glove compartment.
Lay out the lead spray, and flame him up like arson
Start shooting at the person and light them up like they are on fire.
It's dangerous business
What they are doing is a very dangerous activity.
Opposites, these strangers be bendin opposites
Two opposites coming together and trying to compromise.
So put your face in mine, best brace your spine Cause opposites may attract, but they don't combine
Get ready for a personal confrontation, because two opposites may come together, but they can't fully compromise.
My impact so fat, you feel your vertabrates grind
My impact is so strong it shakes your bones.
Now delayed second thoughts run through your mind
You may have second thoughts after realizing the full severity of what had happened.
When my slugs connect, and strike your major arteries
When my bullets hit you, they will hit your vital organs.
When my fists connect, they causin major injuries
When I punch someone, I am able to seriously injure them.
What you know Junior? You not evil
Questioning someone's knowledge or whether they are as bad as they think they are.
Uhh, the South Bronx is the wrong place to visit
The South Bronx is not somewhere you want to be, especially if you are an outsider.
I don't know an MC who has enough balls to diss it
There is no rapper brave enough to badmouth the South Bronx.
Whether rain or shine, we be bustin out nines Hey yo Punisher, hit em with that ill type rhyme
They will always be ready with their guns, and Fat Joe asks Big Punisher to spit his best rhymes.
Yo, I cause a bloody bath to make my buddies laugh and gig'
I am very violent and my friends find joy in it.
My nutty wrath'll live as long as I'm a nasty kid
As long as I am alive, I will continue to be a violent individual.
I blast a pig and slit his throat just for ?L
I would shoot a cop and slit his throat for a small reason.
My skills {undecipherable} puffin boom in Hell
My rap skills are the best, and even the dead in hell would hear them.
I doom the world like I was God and throw my gun away
I have control over whether someone lives or dies, and I am able to dismiss my weapon.
Then snatch the moon out the sky, and blow the sun away
I can do impossible things, like grabbing and moving celestial bodies.
Me and my brothers play hardball
Me and my group play rough and don't hold back.
Strictly hardcore, lyrics til I'm finished breakin God's laws
I will continue to rap and be violent until I am done and have broken every rule.
My job's raw but I gotta do it - I'm feelin high then buddhaed
My job is to be violent, and I have to do it. I am also feeling very good.
so you might get shot and lose a lot of fluid
I might shoot you and you will lose a lot of blood.
The spot I blew it at an early age, ever since the curly braids
From a young age, I've always had an inclination towards violence.
I would earn a wage with the thirty gauge
I made money by using my shotgun.
There's dirty ways to get paid if you got the balls
There are illegal ways to make money, but it takes courage to do so.
Just load the glock and cause the hardest cop to drop his drawers
Shoot a tough cop and make him surrender.
Don't stop or pause, let the shotty go up his butt
Don't hesitate, shoot the gun at the cop's rear end.
to finish up, punchin body blows and uppercuts
Finish the cop off by punching him repeatedly.
The South Bronx is the wrong place to visit
The South Bronx is still a place you don't want to be.
I don't know an MC who has enough balls to diss it
No one is brave enough to disrespect the South Bronx.
Whether rain or shine, we be bustin out nines
They will always have their guns ready, regardless of the weather conditions.
Hey yo Keith Nut, hit em with that ill type rhyme
Fat Joe asks Keith Nut to perform a powerful rap verse.
Yo, I cause damage, rap's redhanded bandit
I can cause destruction, like a criminal caught in the act.
Well I'll be god damnit, I kick ass like I'm yo' parents
I'm so good at fighting that it's as if I'm your parents.
Prepare for the slaughter when my brain is out of order
When I am angry and not thinking straight, you better be ready for a fight.
Got kicked out my church cause I got caught fuckin my preacher's daughter
I was removed from church for having sexual relations with the preacher's daughter.
Menace like Dennis on the M.I.C.
I am a serious threat on the microphone like the comic book character Dennis the Menace.
You best run son, I'm sendin emcees up shit's creek
If you're a rapper and you see me, you better run because I will destroy you.
So don't sleep, cause I creep, on New York streets like I'm a big fat dick, wack emcees is ass-cheeks
Don't underestimate me, I sneak up and destroy rappers on the streets of New York. Weak rappers are like butt cheeks to me.
Yo, I'm that nigga that'll kidnap yo' kids Take em home, fuck em good, then send em back to you in bandages
I am capable of kidnapping children, harming them, and then sending them back to you injured.
You lose, cause I got, the ill street, and still keep
You lose the battle because I have amazing rapping skills, and my skills never diminish.
the toast close, and rep-a, resent-a, the East coast
I'm from the East Coast and will always represent it through my rapping.
So watch your back black, Bronx niggaz don't play
Be careful, Bronx residents are not to be messed with.
If you ever fake jax, I'll slit yo' throat like O.J.
If you act tough and get caught in a lie, I will harm you like O.J. Simpson did to his wife.
Yeah, that's my motherfuckin crew
Referring to the people he has introduced as his group.
Straight out the South Bronx
The group is from the South Bronx.
The livest motherfuckin corners of the Bronx
The group is from the most active areas of the South Bronx.
Keepin in realer, my motherfuckin nigga Keith Nut
Keith Nut keeps it real.
Armageddon the Reddin
Describing another member of the group called Armageddon.
My nigga Big Dog Punisher
Describing another member of the group called Big Dog Punisher.
Straight out the Full Eclipse Camp
The group is from the Full Eclipse Camp.
All you motherfuckers know the times, yeah
Everyone knows what is going on and what's up.
Watch your motherfuckin back
Be careful or there will be consequences.
Blow out the back of your domepiece
Shoot someone in the head, killing them.
D.I.T.C. forever motherfucker..
D.I.T.C. (Diggin' in the Crates Crew) will always be around.
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, JOSEPH CARTAGENA, WILLIAM ROBERTS, DAVID STYLES, ANDRE LYON, MARCELLO VALENZANO, KHALED KHALED
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@aaronr7389
2023 and Styles is still the hardest out.
@dionmarshall2077
This is one of the best songs on the album definitely underrated track straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!!
@scottyzyzz4661
Five O steady peepin around the corner
@jeramielucas3579
The Listeeen album is hard to find anymore even on streaming services.
@UncleRZO
God did u have come a long way Khaled
@benirwin6259
Listennnn. This went hard. Can't download it anywhere now.
@jadenhernandez2260
Me neither
@luisfernandolopez9794
DJ Khaled FT Akon, Styles P, Fat Joe & Rick Ross Watch Out 2005
@9agoruae
this is from 2006
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Merp kk