1973-04-16 St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973),better known as Akon, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.
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Akon: Rock in Rio 2024 | Self | 2024-09-22 |
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A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop | Self | 2023-12-10 |
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Miracles Across 125th Street | Himself | 2021-12-20 |
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The American King | Sebastian | 2020-10-29 |
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Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly | Self | 2019-08-28 |
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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping | Akon | 2016-06-03 |
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Tooken | Himself | 2015-05-26 |
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American Heist | Sugar | 2014-09-11 |
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Black November | Opuwei | 2012-12-07 |
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Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time | Self | 2010-09-29 |
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Plies: Goon In the Trap | 2010-02-09 | |
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We Are the World 25 For Haiti | Akon | 2010-02-12 |
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Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff | Self | 2009-01-01 |
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Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4 | Self (archive footage) | 2009-05-27 |
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Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement | Self | 2008-07-28 |
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YouTube Live | Himself | 2008-11-22 |
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Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop | Self | 2006-06-27 |