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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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: Out Of Control | Self (archive footage) | 2011-04-06 |
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Love, Kills xx | The man | 2010-04-28 |
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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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Pepsi: Oh Africa | Self | 2010-02-27 |
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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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YouTube Live | Himself | 2008-11-22 |
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Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement | Self | 2008-07-28 |
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Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop | Self | 2006-06-27 |